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Psalms 89 · Grade 4

When a Promise Seems Broken

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The title of Psalm 89 calls it a contemplation by Ethan, the Ezrahite. The psalm ends Book III of the Psalms. It begins with praise. I will sing of the loving kindness of Yahweh forever. Ethan praises God as the Creator who rules the sea, made the north and the south, and has a mighty arm. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne.

At the heart of the psalm is God's covenant with David. I have found David, my servant. I have anointed him with my holy oil. God promised that if David's children sinned, he would discipline them, but he says, I will not completely take my loving kindness from him. His throne would last like the sun and the moon.

Then the psalm turns. Ethan sees the king defeated, his crown in the dust and his throne thrown down. He cries, How long, Yahweh? Lord, where are your former loving kindnesses, which you swore to David? Ethan does not hide his confusion, but he brings it to God. The psalm and Book III close with praise: Blessed be Yahweh forever more. Amen, and Amen.

Show What You Know

  1. What does Psalm 89 end?

  2. What did God promise about David's children if they sinned?

  3. What does Ethan see that troubles him?

  4. How does the psalm close?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. I will of the loving kindness of Yahweh forever.
  2. Ethan praises God as the Creator who rules the , made the north and the south, and has a mighty arm.
  3. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your .
  4. I have found , my servant.
  5. His throne would last like the sun and the .

Think About It

  1. What could you do when it seems like God's promise is not coming true?

  2. Why do you think Ethan still ends with praise?

Memory Verse

“But I will not completely take my loving kindness from him, nor allow my faithfulness to fail.”

Psalms 89:33 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for keeping your promises. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • When it seems like God's plan has failed, how can you hold on?
  • In the New Testament, how does Luke 1:32-33 connect God's promise to David with Jesus?

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