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Psalms 20 · Grade 4

A Prayer Before Battle

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Psalm 20's title says it is for the Chief Musician and is a Psalm by David. It sounds like a prayer the people prayed for their king in the day of trouble. They ask that Yahweh answer him, set him on high, send help from the sanctuary, remember his offerings, and grant him his heart's desire. They promise, We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners.

Then a single voice speaks with confidence: Now I know that Yahweh saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven. The key verse follows. Chariots and horses were the strongest weapons of that time, yet the people say, Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of Yahweh our God. Those who trusted in their strength are bowed down and fallen, but God's people rise up and stand upright.

Show What You Know

  1. Who are the people praying for?

  2. What were chariots and horses in that time?

  3. Where does Yahweh answer his anointed from?

  4. What happens to those who trust in their own strength?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

troubleanswersalvationname
  1. It sounds like a prayer the people prayed for their king in the day of .
  2. They promise, We will triumph in your .
  3. In the of our God, we will set up our banners.
  4. He will him from his holy heaven.

Think About It

  1. Today people might trust in money, popularity, or being smart instead of chariots. What are you tempted to trust in instead of God?

  2. The people prayed for their king. Who are leaders you can pray for this week?

Memory Verse

“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of Yahweh our God.”

Psalms 20:7 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for answering prayers. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What were chariots like back then?
  • What could pull your heart away from relying on God?

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