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Psalms 98 · Grade 5

He Comes to Judge the Earth

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Psalm 98 has only the title A Psalm and no named writer. It is closely related to Psalm 96: both begin, Sing to Yahweh a new song, and both end with God coming to judge the earth. Psalm 98 begins with the reason for the new song: he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The language of a right hand and holy arm recalls God's rescue of Israel at the Red Sea.

The salvation is public and covenantal. Yahweh has made known his salvation. He has openly shown his righteousness in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his loving kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. God's faithfulness to one nation becomes a display for all: All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

The response grows in three circles. First Israel's temple orchestra plays harp, trumpets and ram's horn before the King, Yahweh. Then the whole earth makes a joyful noise. Finally creation itself joins: the sea roars, the rivers clap their hands, and the mountains sing for joy together. The reason is the King's coming: he will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.

Show What You Know

  1. How is Psalm 98 related to Psalm 96?

  2. What event does the right hand and holy arm recall?

  3. How did God's faithfulness to Israel affect the world?

  4. What are the three circles of praise?

Crossword

34251

Across

  1. With ____ and sound of the ram’s horn.
  2. ____ praises to Yahweh with the harp.

Down

  1. With the ____ and the voice of melody.
  2. Sing to Yahweh a ____ song.
  3. Sing to Yahweh a new ____.

Think About It

  1. How can God's faithfulness to one person or group become a witness to others?

  2. What would it look like for your praise to be a joyful noise?

Memory Verse

“Let them sing before Yahweh, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.”

Psalms 98:9 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for your marvelous things. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you get ready for the day God makes all things right?
  • What marvelous thing has God done for you?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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