Psalms 96: Sing a New Song

Psalm 96 has no title. It calls all the earth to sing to Yahweh a new song and to declare his glory among the nations. The gods of the peoples are idols, but Yahweh made the heavens. Say among the nations, Yahweh reigns. Let the heavens be glad, the sea roar, and the trees of the woods sing for joy, for he comes to judge the world with righteousness.

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World English Bible · 13 verses

¹ Sing to Yahweh a new song! Sing to Yahweh, all the earth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² Sing to Yahweh! Bless his name! Proclaim his salvation from day to day!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ For Yahweh is great, and greatly to be praised! He is to be feared above all gods.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but Yahweh made the heavens.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ Ascribe to Yahweh, you families of nations, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due to his name. Bring an offering, and come into his courts.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ Worship Yahweh in holy array. Tremble before him, all the earth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ Say among the nations, “Yahweh reigns.” The world is also established. It can’t be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. Let the sea roar, and its fullness!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² Let the field and all that is in it exult! Then all the trees of the woods shall sing for joyThis verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ before Yahweh; for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, the peoples with his truth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Psalms 96 · Preschool

A New Song

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Color the trees and the sea. All the earth sings to God!

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“Sing to Yahweh a new song! Sing to Yahweh, all the earth.”

Psalms 96:1 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: Everyone in the whole world can sing to God! Let's sing a new song and wave our arms like trees.

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Psalms 96 · Grade 4

Tell the Nations

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Read and Think

Psalm 96 has no title. It is a missionary song. Sing to Yahweh a new song! Sing to Yahweh, all the earth. God's people are told to proclaim his salvation from day to day and declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.

The psalm explains why. For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but Yahweh made the heavens. The nations are invited too: Ascribe to Yahweh, you families of nations, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength. Bring an offering, and come into his courts.

The message is simple: Say among the nations, Yahweh reigns. Then all creation joins in. Let the heavens be glad, the earth rejoice, the sea roar, and the trees of the woods sing for joy. God's judgment is good news, because he will judge the world with righteousness, the peoples with his truth.

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Why is Psalm 96 called a missionary song?
What is the difference between idols and Yahweh?
Who is invited to bring an offering?
Why is God's judgment good news?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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It is a missionary .
to Yahweh a new song!
The are invited too: Ascribe to Yahweh, you families of nations, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.
The message is simple: Say among the nations, Yahweh .
Let the heavens be glad, the earth rejoice, the roar, and the trees of the woods sing for joy.

Think About It

How could you tell someone about God's marvelous works this week?
Why would creation be glad that God comes to judge?

Memory Verse

“For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but Yahweh made the heavens.”

Psalms 96:5 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being King of all the earth. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

Where else does this psalm appear?
What does ascribe mean?

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Psalms 96 · Grade 5

Yahweh Reigns Among the Nations

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Read and Think

Psalm 96 has no title in the Psalter, but almost all of it also appears in 1 Chronicles 16, in the song of thanks sung when the ark was brought to Jerusalem in David's day. It opens with a triple call: Sing to Yahweh a new song! Sing to Yahweh, all the earth. Sing to Yahweh! A new song fits a new act of God's salvation, and here the whole earth is the choir.

The psalm sets Yahweh against the gods of the nations: For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but Yahweh made the heavens. The Hebrew word for idols sounds like a word for worthless things. Then a second triple call echoes the first: Ascribe to Yahweh, you families of nations, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength. Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due to his name. The nations are not only told about God; they are invited to worship him.

The climax is a message for the world: Say among the nations, Yahweh reigns. The world is also established. It can't be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity. All creation celebrates: heavens, earth, sea, fields and trees. God's coming judgment is pictured as joyful, because he will judge the world with righteousness, the peoples with his truth.

Show What You Know

Where else does most of Psalm 96 appear?
What do the two triple calls ask for?
What does the Hebrew word for idols sound like?
Why does creation celebrate God's judgment?

Crossword

Across

Sing to Yahweh a new ____.
Declare his glory among the ____.

Down

Ascribe to Yahweh the ____ due to his name.
Sing to Yahweh a ____ song.
____ to Yahweh a new song.

Think About It

Why is a new song a good response to God's salvation?
How does knowing that God judges fairly bring joy instead of fear?

Memory Verse

“For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but Yahweh made the heavens.”

Psalms 96:5 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being King of all the earth. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

Why is God's judgment good news?
How can you tell others about God's greatness?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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A New Song

Prayer

Take It Home

Sing to God

Trace the Words

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Mini Maze

Draw It

Prayer

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All the Earth Sings

Trace the Words

Match the Pictures

Sing a New Song

Prayer

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A New Song

Read the Story

Show What You Know

Word Search

Prayer

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Declare His Glory

Read the Story

Answer the Questions

Sing a New Song

Word Search

Prayer

Take It Home

Tell the Nations

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Word Bank Fill-In

Think About It

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Prayer

Take It Home

Yahweh Reigns Among the Nations

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Crossword

Think About It

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Prayer

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