Psalms 129 · Grade 2
God Keeps Us Going
Read the Story
Psalm 129 is a Song of Ascents. Israel says that people had hurt them many times since they were young.
But the enemies did not win. God is good and fair. He cut the ropes the enemies used to hold his people. The people kept going because God helped them.
Memory Verse
“Yahweh is righteous. He has cut apart the cords of the wicked.”
Psalms 129:4 (WEB)
Show What You Know
Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.
What kind of song is Psalm 129?
A Song of AscentsBecause God helped themNoSince when had people hurt Israel?
Since they were youngBecause God helped themThe ropesDid the enemies win?
NoBecause God helped themA Song of AscentsWhat did God cut?
NoThe ropesSince they were youngWhy did the people keep going?
Because God helped themThe ropesSince they were young
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for setting your people free. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- Israel suffered, but God set them free. How can you care for someone in pain?
- What happens to grass on a roof?
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