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Psalms 23 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Yahweh Is My Shepherd

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolGod Is My Shepherd

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Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenMy Shepherd

SHEEP → picture 4WATER → picture 3CUP → picture 1HOUSE → picture 2

Grade 1The Good Shepherd

Yahweh is my shepherd. → picture 5He leads me by still waters. → picture 1He guides me in right paths. → picture 4His rod and staff comfort me. → picture 2I will live in God's house forever. → picture 3

Order:

1. Yahweh is my shepherd2. He makes me lie down in green pastures3. I will fear no evil, for you are with me4. And I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever

Grade 2I Shall Lack Nothing

  1. Who is David's shepherd? Yahweh (circle)
  2. What shall David lack? Nothing (circle)
  3. Where does God lead him? Beside still waters (circle)
  4. Why is David not afraid in the dark valley? Because God is with him
  5. Where will David live forever? In Yahweh's house (circle)
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Grade 3The Lord Is My Shepherd

  1. Where does the shepherd make David lie down? In green pastures
  2. What does God restore? David's soul
  3. Why will David fear no evil? For you are with me.
  4. What comforts David? God's rod and staff
  5. What shall follow David all his days? Goodness and loving kindness
1: Yahweh is my shepherd2: He makes me lie down in green pastures3: I will fear no evil, for you are with me4: And I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever
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Grade 4The Shepherd and the Host

  1. Why does God guide David, according to verse 3? For his name's sake
  2. What do the rod and staff do? The rod protects and the staff guides.
  3. What picture does verse 5 use? A generous host preparing a table
  4. In the New Testament, who calls himself the good shepherd? Jesus (John 10:11)

Word bank: 1. shepherd; 2. green; 3. God; 4. good

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5Shepherd, Guide, and Host

  1. What did sheep need, according to David's experience? Food, water, rest, guidance, and protection
  2. Where does David begin speaking directly to God? Verse 4
  3. Does the psalm promise believers will avoid dark valleys? No, it promises God will be present in them.
  4. What did ancient hospitality include? Protection as well as a meal
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Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

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