Psalms 23 · Preschool

God Is My Shepherd

Name Date

Color the sheep, the water, and the cup. God takes care of us like a shepherd takes care of sheep.

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”

Psalms 23:2 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: A shepherd gives his sheep green grass and calm water. God takes care of us like that. Let's say, Baa! God is my shepherd!

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Psalms 23 · Kindergarten

My Shepherd

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace each word with your pencil.

SHEEP

GRASS

WATER

CUP

He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Psalms 23:3 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each word to its picture.

SHEEP

WATER

CUP

HOUSE

Mini Maze

Help find the way through the maze.

Draw It

Draw a shepherd with his sheep.

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How does God take care of you?
How does God lead you each day?

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Psalms 23 · Grade 1

The Good Shepherd

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace the words and the verse.

SHEPHERD

PASTURES

WATERS

FOREVER

He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Psalms 23:3 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each sentence to its picture.

Yahweh is my shepherd.

He leads me by still waters.

He guides me in right paths.

His rod and staff comfort me.

I will live in God's house forever.

The Good Shepherd

Write the number 1 to 4 in each circle to show the right order.

I will fear no evil, for you are with me

And I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever

He makes me lie down in green pastures

Yahweh is my shepherd

Draw a shepherd with his sheep.

Memory Verse

“He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”

Psalms 23:3 (WEB)

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

Where do you feel calm with God?
What do you need that God gives you?
What would you like to say to God about this chapter?

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Psalms 23 · Grade 2

I Shall Lack Nothing

Name Date

Read the Story

The title says this is a Psalm by David. He said, Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing. God gives him green pastures and still waters. God takes care of him.

Even in a dark valley, David will not be afraid, because God is with him. God's goodness and loving kindness will follow him all the days of his life. He will live in Yahweh's house forever.

Memory Verse

“He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”

Psalms 23:2 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

Who is David's shepherd?
Because God is with himYahwehIn Yahweh's house
What shall David lack?
NothingBecause God is with himIn Yahweh's house
Where does God lead him?
In Yahweh's houseBeside still watersBecause God is with him
Why is David not afraid in the dark valley?
Where will David live forever?
Beside still watersNothingIn Yahweh's house

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

SHEPHERD
WATERS
GREEN
PATHS
STAFF
HOUSE
SOUL
CUP

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How does God care for you when you are tired?
Who guides you at home?

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Psalms 23 · Grade 3

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Name Date

Read the Story

The title says this is a Psalm by David. Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. God prepares a table for David. Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh's house forever.

Memory Verse

“Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.”

Psalms 23:6 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

Where does the shepherd make David lie down?
What does God restore?
Why will David fear no evil?
What comforts David?
What shall follow David all his days?

The Good Shepherd

Write what happened in each box.

1

2

3

4

Word Search

Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.

SHEPHERD
WATERS
GREEN
PATHS
STAFF
HOUSE
SOUL
CUP

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

God sets a table for David. What meal can you thank God for?
Where will David live forever?

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Psalms 23 · Grade 4

The Shepherd and the Host

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Read and Think

Psalm 23's title says it is a Psalm by David, who was a shepherd before he was a king. He pictures Yahweh as his shepherd: Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing. A good shepherd finds green pastures and still waters, restores tired sheep, and guides them in the right paths. God does all this for his name's sake, because of who he is.

Then David speaks directly to God: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. The shepherd's rod protects and his staff guides. In verse 5 the picture changes to a generous host who prepares a table before David in the presence of his enemies, anoints his head with oil, and fills his cup until it runs over. Goodness and loving kindness shall follow him, and he will dwell in Yahweh's house forever. In the New Testament, Jesus calls himself the good shepherd (John 10:11).

Show What You Know

Why does God guide David, according to verse 3?
What do the rod and staff do?
What picture does verse 5 use?
In the New Testament, who calls himself the good shepherd?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

greenshepherdgoodGod

He pictures Yahweh as his : Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.
A good shepherd finds pastures and still waters, restores tired sheep, and guides them in the right paths.
Then David speaks directly to : Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.
In the New Testament, Jesus calls himself the shepherd (John 10:11).

Think About It

Which line of Psalm 23 helps you most when you are afraid? Why?
How have goodness and loving kindness followed you this week?

Memory Verse

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

Psalms 23:4 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

David said he shall lack nothing. What do you want that you might not truly need?
Where have you seen God's goodness in your life this year?

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Psalms 23 · Grade 5

Shepherd, Guide, and Host

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Read and Think

Psalm 23's title says it is a Psalm by David. Perhaps no psalm is better loved. David had been a shepherd, so he knew what sheep need: food, water, rest, guidance, and protection. He applies this to Yahweh: Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. God leads his people for the sake of his own name and reputation.

In verse 4 David moves from speaking about God to speaking to God: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. The psalm does not promise that believers will avoid dark valleys, but that God will be present in them. The rod and staff, tools for defending and guiding sheep, comfort him.

In verses 5 and 6 the picture changes to a royal host. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over. Ancient hospitality meant protection as well as a meal. The psalm ends with confidence: Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh's house forever. In the New Testament, Jesus says he is the good shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep (John 10:11).

Show What You Know

What did sheep need, according to David's experience?
Where does David begin speaking directly to God?
Does the psalm promise believers will avoid dark valleys?
What did ancient hospitality include?

Crossword

Across

He guides me in the ____ of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yahweh is my ____.
He restores my ____.

Down

He makes me lie down in ____ pastures.
He leads me beside still ____.

Think About It

Psalm 23 says God is with us in the dark valley. When have you needed to know God was with you?
In the New Testament, Jesus is the good shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep (John 10:11). How does that change the way you read Psalm 23?

Memory Verse

“Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.”

Psalms 23:6 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How does God care for you when you feel alone?
How can you follow God's lead this week?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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Worksheets

God Is My Shepherd

Prayer

Take It Home

My Shepherd

Trace the Words

Match the Pictures

Mini Maze

Draw It

Prayer

Take It Home

The Good Shepherd

Trace the Words

Match the Pictures

The Good Shepherd

Prayer

Take It Home

I Shall Lack Nothing

Read the Story

Show What You Know

Word Search

Prayer

Take It Home

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Read the Story

Answer the Questions

The Good Shepherd

Word Search

Prayer

Take It Home

The Shepherd and the Host

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Word Bank Fill-In

Think About It

Copy It

Prayer

Take It Home

Shepherd, Guide, and Host

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Crossword

Think About It

Copy It

Prayer

Take It Home

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