Psalms 87 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Born in Zion

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolCity of God

citymountainpeopleheart

Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenGod's City

CITY → picture 4PEOPLE → picture 3SING → picture 1SPRINGS → picture 2

Grade 1Glorious Things

Glorious things are said of you. → picture 5His foundation is in the holy mountains. → picture 1This one was born there. → picture 4God writes their names. → picture 2All my springs are in you. → picture 3

Order:

1. His foundation is in the holy mountains2. Yahweh loves the gates of Zion3. I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me4. Yahweh will count, when he writes up the peoples

Grade 2God's City

What city does God love? Zion (circle)
Where is God's city? On a holy mountain (circle)
Who will belong there? People from many lands (circle)
What will God write? Their names (circle)
What will people do? Sing and dance (circle)

Grade 3This One Was Born There

What does Yahweh love? The gates of Zion
What is spoken about the city of God? Glorious things
Name two nations God names. Babylon and Tyre
What is said of each one? This one was born there.
What do the singers say? All my springs are in you.

1: His foundation is in the holy mountains2: Yahweh loves the gates of Zion3: I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me4: Yahweh will count, when he writes up the peoples

Grade 4Citizens of Zion

What does Yahweh love more than the dwellings of Jacob? The gates of Zion
What do many think Rahab means here? Egypt
What surprising thing does God say about other nations? They will be counted as citizens of Zion, born there.
What does All my springs are in you mean? God is the source of every good thing.

Word bank: 1. Zion; 2. mountains; 3. gates; 4. city; 5. record

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

What hymn did verse 3 later inspire? Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
Why is verse 4 surprising? God names Israel's oppressors and rivals as those who acknowledge him.
What does it mean to be enrolled as native-born? Foreigners become full citizens of Zion, not just visitors.
How do many Christians read this psalm? As pointing toward the gospel bringing every nation into God's family (Galatians 4:26)

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.