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Psalms 27 · Grade 4

Courage in the Dark

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Read and Think

Psalm 27's title says it is By David. It opens with bold confidence: Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Light drives away darkness, and salvation means rescue. When enemies came at David, they stumbled and fell. Even if an army should camp against him, his heart would not fear. David's courage comes from God, not from himself.

David's deepest desire is not victory but closeness to God. One thing I have asked of Yahweh: to dwell in Yahweh's house all the days of my life, to see Yahweh's beauty. God will hide him in the day of trouble. The second half becomes a prayer. When God said, Seek my face, David answered, I will seek your face, Yahweh. Even if his father and mother forsook him, Yahweh would take him up. The psalm ends, Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage.

Show What You Know

  1. What do light and salvation mean in verse 1?

  2. Where does David's courage come from?

  3. What is David's deepest desire?

  4. What will Yahweh do if David's father and mother forsake him?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. It opens with bold confidence: Yahweh is my and my salvation.
  2. will hide him in the day of trouble.
  3. When God said, Seek my , David answered, I will seek your face, Yahweh.

Think About It

  1. What makes you afraid? How does knowing God is your light help?

  2. David wanted one thing most of all. If you could ask God for one thing, what would it be, and why?

Memory Verse

“One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in Yahweh’s house all the days of my life, to see Yahweh’s beauty, and to inquire in his temple.”

Psalms 27:4 (WEB)

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Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • When have you felt far from God, and what helped?
  • Where do you feel closest to God?

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