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Psalms 41 · Grade 3

My Own Familiar Friend

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Read the Story

The title says this psalm is For the Chief Musician and is A Psalm by David. Blessed is he who considers the poor. Yahweh will help him in the day of evil. Yahweh will care for him when he is sick. David said, Yahweh, have mercy on me! Heal me, for I have sinned against you.

David's enemies whispered against him. Even his own familiar friend, who ate bread with him, turned against him. But David said, You uphold me in my integrity, and set me in your presence forever. Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, forever!

Memory Verse

“Yes, my own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, who ate bread with me, has lifted up his heel against me.”

Psalms 41:9 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What will Yahweh do for him when he is sick?

  2. Why did David ask for healing?

  3. Who ate bread with David and turned against him?

  4. Where does God set David forever?

  5. How long is Yahweh blessed?

God Cares

Write what happened in each box.

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Word Search

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

VJBJOOHVWPWVSGKERERSOHRYABDFRIENDLLTMSDCISGEBUEPMKHASRCRROCBCSEOGGCOAEEAAMENYRKDD
  • BLESSED
  • SICKBED
  • FRIEND
  • MERCY
  • BREAD
  • POOR
  • HEAL
  • AMEN

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for caring for the poor and sick. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does consider the poor mean?
  • David's enemies talked badly about him. How can you use your words to help others?

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