Psalms 113 · Grade 5
Greatness and Humility
Read and Think
Psalm 113 has no title and names no author. Psalm 113 calls Yahweh's servants to praise his name at every time and in every place, from sunrise to sunset.
The center of the psalm is a question: Who is like Yahweh, our God? The answer is no one. He is high above all nations, and his glory is above the heavens. So exalted is he that he stoops down to see in heaven and on the earth. God's greatness is not distant coldness. His height makes his stooping all the more wonderful.
The final verses show what God does when he stoops. He raises up the poor out of the dust, lifts the needy from the ash heap, and seats them with princes. He gives the barren woman a home as a joyful mother of children. Hannah sang a similar song in 1 Samuel 2:8. In the New Testament, Mary sang a similar song in Luke 1:52. In the New Testament, Christians see God's stooping most fully in Jesus, who humbled himself to lift up the lowly (Philippians 2:7-8).
Show What You Know
From when to when should Yahweh's name be praised?
What is the answer to the psalm's question, Who is like Yahweh?
Which two women sang songs like this one?
Which New Testament passage shows Jesus humbling himself?
Crossword
Across
- From the ____ of the sun to its going down.
- And lifts up the ____ from the ash heap.
Down
- He raises up the ____ out of the dust.
- From the rising of the ____ to its going down.
- Yahweh’s ____ is to be praised.
Think About It
God's height makes his stooping wonderful. How have you seen God care for people who are low?
In the New Testament, Paul says Jesus humbled himself (Philippians 2:8). How could you follow his example of humility this week?
Memory Verse
“Yahweh is high above all nations, his glory above the heavens.”
Psalms 113:4 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for lifting up the poor. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you serve others without wanting credit?
- How can you lift up someone who feels low?
- What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?
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