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Psalms 73 · Grade 5

Nevertheless, I Am With You

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The title of Psalm 73 says it is by Asaph, and it opens Book III of the Psalms. It begins with a confession of faith, Surely God is good to Israel, and then admits how close Asaph came to losing it. Seeing the prosperity of the wicked, he envied them. They mocked God, yet their wealth increased. He concluded, Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain.

The turning point is verse 17: until I entered God's sanctuary, and considered their latter end. Worship changed his perspective. In God's presence he saw that the wicked stand on slippery places and that their success is like a dream that vanishes on waking. He also saw his own bitterness clearly and called himself senseless before God.

Then comes one of the great word of Psalm 73: Nevertheless. Nevertheless, I am continually with you. You have held my right hand. You will guide me with your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Asaph realizes that his greatest treasure is God himself: There is no one on earth whom I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Show What You Know

  1. What did Asaph conclude before his turning point?

  2. What changed Asaph's perspective?

  3. How does Asaph see the success of the wicked afterward?

  4. What does Asaph realize is his greatest treasure?

Crossword

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Across

  1. Surely I have cleansed my ____ in vain.
  2. Until I entered God’s ____.

Down

  1. For I was ____ of the arrogant.
  2. But their ____ is firm.
  3. You have held my right ____.

Think About It

  1. How can worship change the way you see what others have?

  2. Asaph says, Nevertheless, I am continually with you. When could you say that?

Memory Verse

“But it is good for me to come close to God. I have made the Lord Yahweh my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.”

Psalms 73:28 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being near me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What is the meaning of the word Nevertheless in verse 23?
  • How can time with God cure your envy?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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