Psalms 120 · Grade 4
The Journey Begins
Read and Think
Psalm 120 is titled A Song of Ascents, and its title names no author. It is the first of fifteen psalms in a row, 120 to 134, with that title. It begins far from home, in a place of conflict.
The singer says, In my distress, I cried to Yahweh. He answered me. He asks to be delivered from lying lips. He warns the deceitful tongue that it will meet sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper, a picture of God's judgment on lies.
He sighs, Woe is me, that I live in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar! These were faraway peoples. He has lived too long with him who hates peace. I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for war.
Show What You Know
Which psalms are titled A Song of Ascents?
What picture warns the deceitful tongue?
What were Meshech and Kedar?
What does the singer long for?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- The singer says, In my , I cried to Yahweh.
- He me.
- He has lived too long with him who hates .
Think About It
The singer was for peace even when others were not. How can you be a peacemaker this week?
Lying lips troubled the singer. Why does God care so much about truthful words?
Memory Verse
“I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for war.”
Psalms 120:7 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for answering my prayer. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- The singer cried to God in distress and was answered. How can you turn first to God when lies are spoken about you?
- How can you keep your words from hurting others?
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