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Psalms 85 · Grade 5

Mercy and Truth Meet Together

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The title says The title of Psalm 85 calls it a Psalm by the sons of Korah. It moves in three steps: memory, request and promise. First the people remember: You have restored the fortunes of Jacob. You have forgiven the iniquity of your people. You have covered all their sin. Many readers connect this with the return from Babylon.

Second, they ask for renewal. Though God has acted before, the people again feel his displeasure. Won't you revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? The basis is not their merit but God's character: Show us your loving kindness, Yahweh. The past mercy becomes a reason to hope for new mercy.

Third, the singer listens for God's answer. I will hear what God, Yahweh, will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, his saints; but let them not turn again to folly. Then come some of the most beautiful lines in the Psalms. Mercy and truth meet together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. God's justice and his kindness are not enemies; in him they embrace. Righteousness goes before him and prepares the way for his steps.

Show What You Know

  1. What are the three steps of the psalm?

  2. What is the basis of the people's request?

  3. What warning comes with God's promise of peace?

  4. What does the kiss of righteousness and peace teach?

Crossword

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Across

  1. ____ springs out of the earth.
  2. Show us your ____ kindness.
  3. For he will speak ____ to his people.

Down

  1. Won’t you ____ us again.

Think About It

  1. How can remembering God's past mercy give you hope today?

  2. Why is it important that God is both righteous and peaceful?

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.

  • How can you be fair and kind at the same time?
  • What blessing from God gives you courage today?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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