Psalms 46 · Grade 4

A Very Present Help in Trouble

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Read and Think

Psalm 46's title says it is For the Chief Musician, By the sons of Korah, according to Alamoth. It opens with a bold statement: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. A refuge is a safe place to run to. Because God is near, the people say, Therefore we won't be afraid, though the earth changes, though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas, though its waters roar and are troubled.

In contrast to the roaring sea, the psalm describes a gentle river: There is a river, the streams of which make the city of God glad. God is within her. She shall not be moved. The nations rage, but God lifts his voice. Twice the people say, Yahweh of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Then God himself speaks: Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations.

Show What You Know

What is a refuge?
What contrasts with the roaring sea?
What do the people say twice?
What does God say in verse 10?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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It opens with a bold statement: God is our and strength, a very present help in trouble.
In contrast to the roaring sea, the psalm describes a gentle : There is a river, the streams of which make the city of God glad.
is within her.
Then God himself speaks: Be , and know that I am God.

Think About It

God says, Be still. What helps you get quiet before God when life feels noisy?
Even if mountains shook, the people would not be afraid. What makes you afraid, and how does God's presence help?

Memory Verse

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted on the earth.”

Psalms 46:10 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being with us. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

God makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. How can you be a peacemaker with your family?
How does God give you peace when the world is noisy?