Psalms 117 · Grade 4
Small Psalm, Big Message
Read and Think
Psalm 117 has no title and names no author. With only two verses, it is the shortest chapter in the Bible, yet its message is as wide as the world.
Verse 1 calls all you nations and all you peoples to praise and extol Yahweh. Israel knew Yahweh as their God, but this psalm invites every people group to worship him too. God's plan always included the nations, as he promised Abraham that all families of the earth would be blessed through him (Genesis 12:3).
Verse 2 gives two reasons for praise. First, his loving kindness is great toward us. Second, Yahweh's faithfulness endures forever. In the New Testament, Paul quotes verse 1 to show that God's mercy in Christ reaches people of every nation (Romans 15:11).
Show What You Know
How long is Psalm 117?
Whom does the psalm invite to worship Yahweh?
What promise to Abraham included the nations?
Why does Paul quote Psalm 117:1?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- Verse 1 calls all you nations and all you peoples to and extol Yahweh.
- Israel knew Yahweh as their , but this psalm invites every people group to worship him too.
- First, his kindness is great toward us.
Think About It
God wants people from every nation to praise him. How can you pray for people in other countries?
Psalm 117 is short but powerful. What short prayer of praise could you say every day this week?
Memory Verse
“For his loving kindness is great toward us. Yahweh’s faithfulness endures forever. Praise Yah!”
Psalms 117:2 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for your loving kindness. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- Psalm 117 ends with Praise Yah. How can you welcome people who are new to your church?
- God's faithfulness lasts forever. How can you be faithful in small duties?
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