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Psalms 18 · Grade 4

A Song of Deliverance

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The title of Psalm 18 says David spoke this song in the day that Yahweh delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. A very similar song appears in 2 Samuel 22. David begins with love: I love you, Yahweh, my strength. Then he piles up pictures, calling Yahweh his rock, fortress, deliverer, shield, the horn of his salvation, and his high tower.

David remembers deep trouble, like cords of death around him. In his distress he cried to God, and God heard. The psalm describes God coming down with earthquake, dark clouds, thunder, and lightning, then reaching down to draw David out of many waters. He delivered me, because he delighted in me. David also praises God's character: As for God, his way is perfect. Yahweh's word is tried. He lights my lamp and gives strength for every battle, and the psalm ends with praise for great deliverance.

Show What You Know

  1. Where else does a similar song appear?

  2. Name four pictures David uses for God.

  3. Why did God deliver David, according to verse 19?

  4. What does David say about God's way and word?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. David begins with love: I love you, Yahweh, my .
  2. Then he piles up pictures, calling Yahweh his , fortress, deliverer, shield, the horn of his salvation, and his high tower.
  3. In his distress he cried to , and God heard.
  4. He lights my and gives strength for every battle, and the psalm ends with praise for great deliverance.

Think About It

  1. David uses many pictures for God, like a rock and a fortress. Which picture helps you most, and why?

  2. When you are in trouble, what can you learn from David calling on Yahweh?

Memory Verse

“Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.”

Psalms 18:2 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being my rock. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • God made David's path safe and wide. Where do you need God to steady your steps?
  • When can you cry out to God for help?

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