Psalms 85 · Grade 4
Righteousness and Peace Kiss
Read and Think
The title of Psalm 85 calls it a Psalm by the sons of Korah. It begins by remembering past mercy. Yahweh, you have been favorable to your land. You have restored the fortunes of Jacob. You have forgiven the iniquity of your people. Many readers think of the return from exile.
But trouble has come again, and the people pray, Turn us, God of our salvation. Will you be angry with us forever? Won't you revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Revive means to bring back to life. They ask for God's loving kindness and salvation.
Then the singer listens. I will hear what God, Yahweh, will speak, for he will speak peace to his people. He pictures God's qualities as friends who meet and embrace: Mercy and truth meet together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth springs up from the earth, and the land yields its harvest.
Show What You Know
What past event do many readers think of?
What does revive mean?
What does the singer do before God speaks?
How are God's qualities pictured?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- But trouble has come again, and the people pray, Turn us, of our salvation.
- means to bring back to life.
- I will hear what God, Yahweh, will speak, for he will speak to his people.
- Righteousness and peace have each other.
- springs up from the earth, and the land yields its harvest.
Think About It
What would it look like for God to revive your family or church?
Why do mercy and truth belong together?
Memory Verse
“Mercy and truth meet together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”
Psalms 85:10 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for reviving us. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- What is the warning about folly?
- How can you be both honest and gentle with a friend?
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