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Psalms 111 · Grade 5

Pondering God's Works

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Psalm 111 has no title and names no author. In Hebrew it is an acrostic, with each half line starting with the next letter of the alphabet. Its twin, Psalm 112, follows the same pattern. Psalm 111 describes God; Psalm 112 describes the person who fears God.

The singer gives thanks with his whole heart and calls God's works great, pondered by all those who delight in them. To ponder is to study and think deeply. God's work is honor and majesty, and he has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. He is gracious and merciful. He gave food to those who fear him and showed his people the power of his works. He has sent redemption to his people and ordained his covenant forever.

The final verse names the root of wisdom: The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. This is not terror but reverent awe that leads to trust and obedience. Those who do his work have a good understanding. The same truth appears in Proverbs 9:10, showing that true wisdom begins with a right relationship with God.

Show What You Know

  1. How are Psalms 111 and 112 related?

  2. What does it mean to ponder God's works?

  3. What two things has God done for his people in verse 9?

  4. Which other book teaches the same idea about wisdom?

Crossword

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Across

  1. He has caused his wonderful ____ to be remembered.
  2. His ____ endures forever.

Down

  1. Yahweh is ____ and merciful.
  2. Yahweh’s works are ____.
  3. I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole ____.

Think About It

  1. Those who delight in God's works ponder them. What work of God would you like to study more closely?

  2. The fear of Yahweh means reverent awe. How does awe for God change how you live?

Memory Verse

“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!”

Psalms 111:10 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for your great works. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why does wisdom begin with honoring God?
  • The singer gave thanks among the upright in the assembly. How can you praise God with others?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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