Psalms 146 · Grade 5

The King Who Cares for the Needy

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Read and Think

Psalm 146 has no title. It opens the final Hallelujah psalms (146 to 150), each framed by Praise Yah. The singer vows lifelong worship: While I live, I will praise Yahweh. Praise is not only an emotion but a commitment for as long as I exist.

The psalm contrasts two kinds of trust. Don't put your trust in princes, in a son of man in whom there is no help. Even the most powerful ruler dies: his spirit departs, he returns to the earth, and in that very day his thoughts perish. Trust placed in mortal power is fragile.

Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help. This God is Creator of heaven, earth, and sea; he keeps truth forever. His reign is shown in his care for the powerless: justice for the oppressed, food for the hungry, freedom for prisoners, sight for the blind, upholding foreigners, the fatherless, and widows. In the New Testament, Jesus' works match this list, as he tells John's disciples the blind receive their sight (Matthew 11:5).

Show What You Know

How does the singer show that praise is a commitment?
Why is trust in mortal power fragile?
How is God's reign shown?
How do Jesus' works match the psalm's list?

Crossword

Across

In a son of man in whom there is no ____.
Yahweh frees the ____.

Down

I will ____ Yahweh.
Who gives food to the ____.
Yahweh opens the eyes of the ____.

Think About It

Where are people tempted to put their trust instead of God today?
God's reign is shown in care for the powerless. Who in your community could you help in God's name?

Memory Verse

“Yahweh will reign forever; your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise Yah!”

Psalms 146:10 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for caring for people in need. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

The psalm warns against trusting princes. Who in your community could you serve as God does?
How does Matthew 11:5 connect to Psalm 146?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?