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Psalms 57 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: In the Shadow of Your Wings

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.

PreschoolUnder God's Wings

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

KindergartenSafe with God

WINGS → picture 3CAVE → picture 1DAWN → picture 4LOVE → picture 2

Grade 1God's Great Love

David hid in a cave. → picture 4I hide in the shadow of your wings. → picture 3My heart is steadfast. → picture 1I will wake up the dawn. → picture 5God's love reaches to the heavens. → picture 2

Order:

1. For my soul takes refuge in you2. Let your glory be above all the earth3. I will wake up the dawn4. For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens

Grade 2In the Cave

  1. Who did David run from? King Saul (circle)
  2. Where did David hide? In a cave (circle)
  3. Where did David hide in his prayer? In the shadow of God's wings
  4. What will David wake up? The dawn (circle)
  5. How big is God's love? It reaches to the sky
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Grade 3I Will Wake the Dawn

  1. Where does the title say David was? In the cave
  2. Where will David take refuge? In the shadow of God's wings
  3. What did David say his soul was among? Lions
  4. What did David say about his heart? It is steadfast
  5. What will David wake up? The dawn
1: For my soul takes refuge in you2: Let your glory be above all the earth3: I will wake up the dawn4: For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens
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Grade 4Refuge in a Cave

  1. What shelter does David picture in the cave? The shadow of God's wings
  2. What happens to those who dig a pit for David? They fall into the middle of it themselves.
  3. What does steadfast mean? Firm and settled
  4. What will David do among the nations? Give thanks and sing praises to God

Word bank: 1. shadow; 2. God; 3. steadfast; 4. dawn

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

Grade 5My Heart Is Steadfast

  1. What picture lies behind the shadow of your wings? A bird sheltering its young
  2. What is the refrain of the psalm? Be exalted, God, above the heavens; let your glory be above all the earth.
  3. What does it mean that David will wake up the dawn? He will start praising before morning comes instead of waiting for the dawn to wake him.
  4. Which later psalm repeats this praise? Psalm 108
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Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

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