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Psalms 148 · Grade 5

The Universe at Worship

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Psalm 148 has no title. It is a sweeping call for the whole universe to praise its Maker, moving from the highest heavens downward to the earth and its people. Praise Yahweh from the heavens! The angels, armies of heaven, sun, moon, stars, and the waters above the heavens are summoned. The reason is creation: for he commanded, and they were created. He has made a decree which will not pass away.

Next comes the earth, from the depths upward: great sea creatures and all depths; lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy wind, fulfilling his word. Even storms obey him. Mountains, fruit trees and cedars, wild animals, livestock, small creatures and flying birds join in. Creation praises God not with words but by fulfilling the purpose he gave it.

Finally humanity is called: kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and judges, young men and maidens, old men and children. Rank, gender, and age make no difference in this choir. Let them praise Yahweh's name, for his name alone is exalted. The psalm ends with God's special care for his people, a people near to him. In the New Testament, Paul writes that every knee should bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (Philippians 2:10-11).

Show What You Know

  1. In what direction does the psalm move?

  2. How do storms take part in praise?

  3. What makes no difference in the human choir?

  4. Which New Testament verses picture every tongue confessing Jesus as Lord?

Crossword

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Across

  1. Even of the ____ of Israel.
  2. Small creatures and flying ____.

Down

  1. The ____ of all his saints.
  2. All you shining ____.
  3. ____ and all hills.

Think About It

  1. Creation praises God by fulfilling his purpose. What purpose has God given you, and how can you fulfill it?

  2. Rank and age make no difference in praise. How can that shape the way you treat others at church?

Memory Verse

“Let them praise Yahweh’s name, for he commanded, and they were created.”

Psalms 148:5 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for everything you made. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can your actions bring God honor?
  • How does Philippians 2:10-11 connect to Psalm 148?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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