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Psalms 86 · Grade 4

You Are God Alone

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Read and Think

The title of Psalm 86 calls it a Prayer by David. It is the only psalm in Book III with David's name in the title. It is full of phrases found elsewhere in the Bible. David begins humbly: Hear, Yahweh, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. He trusts God because of who God is: For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you.

David praises God as unique. There is no one like you among the gods, Lord, nor any deeds like your deeds. He looks ahead: All nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord. For you are great, and do wondrous things. You are God alone.

At the center is a famous request: Teach me your way, Yahweh. I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name. David's enemies are proud and violent, but he rests in God's character, using words first spoken to Moses: But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.

Show What You Know

  1. What is special about Psalm 86 in Book III?

  2. Why does David trust God?

  3. What does an undivided heart mean?

  4. Where do the words of verse 15 come from?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

HeargoodTeachheartGod
  1. David begins humbly: , Yahweh, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
  2. He trusts God because of who God is: For you, Lord, are , and ready to forgive, abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you.
  3. David praises as unique.
  4. At the center is a famous request: me your way, Yahweh.
  5. Make my undivided to fear your name.

Think About It

  1. What could pull your heart in two directions? How can God make it undivided?

  2. Why does David look forward to all nations worshiping God?

Memory Verse

“For you are great, and do wondrous things. You are God alone.”

Psalms 86:10 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for teaching me your way. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What would it look like to give God your whole heart this week?
  • David asked for strength as God's servant. Where do you need God's strength to serve?

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