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Psalms 87 · Grade 4

Citizens of Zion

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The title of Psalm 87 calls it a Psalm by the sons of Korah. It is short but surprising. It praises Zion, Jerusalem, as the city God loves. His foundation is in the holy mountains. Yahweh loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God.

Then God lists nations that were often Israel's enemies: Rahab, a poetic name many think means Egypt, and Babylon, Philistia, Tyre and Ethiopia. God says, I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me. Of each it is said, This one was born there. People from other nations will be counted as citizens of Zion.

God himself keeps the record. Yahweh will count, when he writes up the peoples, This one was born there. The psalm ends with joy: Those who sing as well as those who dance say, All my springs are in you. God is the source of every good thing.

Show What You Know

  1. What does Yahweh love more than the dwellings of Jacob?

  2. What do many think Rahab means here?

  3. What surprising thing does God say about other nations?

  4. What does All my springs are in you mean?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

cityZiongatesrecordmountains
  1. It praises , Jerusalem, as the city God loves.
  2. His foundation is in the holy .
  3. Yahweh loves the of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
  4. Glorious things are spoken about you, of God.
  5. God says, I will Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me.

Think About It

  1. Why is it good news that God welcomes people from every nation?

  2. What are some good things that spring from God in your life?

Memory Verse

“Yes, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one was born in her;” the Most High himself will establish her.”

Psalms 87:5 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for welcoming people from every nation. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Who keeps the record of the peoples?
  • God's city includes former enemies. How could you welcome someone very different from you?

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