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Psalms 79 · Grade 4

For the Glory of Your Name

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Read and Think

The title of Psalm 79 calls it a Psalm by Asaph. It is a lament after the nations defiled the temple and laid Jerusalem in heaps. God, the nations have come into your inheritance. They have defiled your holy temple. They have laid Jerusalem in heaps. The people's neighbors mocked them.

The people ask, How long, Yahweh? Will you be angry forever? They admit their need for forgiveness. Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of your name. Deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name's sake. They want rescue for God's honor, not only their own comfort.

The people ask God to judge the nations who devoured Jacob. Instead of taking revenge, they leave justice to God. They pray for prisoners and those sentenced to death. The psalm ends with hope: we, your people and sheep of your pasture, will give you thanks forever.

Show What You Know

  1. What kind of song is Psalm 79?

  2. Why do the people ask for help?

  3. What do the people do instead of taking revenge?

  4. How does the psalm end?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

HelpGodsheepJerusalem
  1. It is a lament after the nations defiled the temple and laid in heaps.
  2. , the nations have come into your inheritance.
  3. us, God of our salvation, for the glory of your name.
  4. The psalm ends with hope: we, your people and of your pasture, will give you thanks forever.

Think About It

  1. Why is it important to ask God for forgiveness even when others have hurt us?

  2. How can you leave justice to God when someone treats you unfairly?

Memory Verse

“Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of your name. Deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name’s sake.”

Psalms 79:9 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for forgiving us. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • The people confessed they needed God's compassion quickly. How can you bring urgent needs to God honestly?
  • How can you pray when you feel angry about evil?

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