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Psalms 99 · Grade 5

Holy Is He

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Psalm 99 has no title and is often seen as the last of the psalms that open, Yahweh reigns! It is built around a refrain that grows: He is Holy! in verses 3 and 5, and then, for Yahweh, our God, is holy! in verse 9. The picture of God enthroned among the cherubim recalls the ark of the covenant, where golden cherubim spread their wings over the place God met his people.

God's holiness is not distant. It shows in justice: The King's strength also loves justice. You establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness in Jacob. His power is used for what is right. The call is to exalt Yahweh our God and worship at his footstool, the ark or the temple on earth where the King of heaven chose to meet with his people.

The last section remembers Moses and Aaron, who were among his priests, and Samuel, who called on his name. They called on Yahweh, and he answered them. He spoke to them in the pillar of cloud. Verse 8 holds two truths together: You are a God who forgave them, although you took vengeance for their doings. God's forgiveness does not erase his discipline. The psalm ends, Exalt Yahweh, our God. Worship at his holy hill, for Yahweh, our God, is holy!

Show What You Know

  1. How does the refrain grow through the psalm?

  2. What does enthroned among the cherubim recall?

  3. How does God's holiness show in his rule?

  4. What two truths does verse 8 hold together?

Crossword

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Across

  1. Moses and ____ were among his priests.
  2. You execute ____ and righteousness in Jacob.
  3. Worship at his ____ hill.

Down

  1. ____ was among those who call on his name.
  2. ____ and Aaron were among his priests.

Think About It

  1. Why might leaders like Moses, Aaron and Samuel be named in a psalm about God's holiness?

  2. How can God's forgiveness and his discipline both be signs of his love?

Memory Verse

“Exalt Yahweh, our God. Worship at his holy hill, for Yahweh, our God, is holy!”

Psalms 99:9 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being holy. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Who has prayed for you, and how can you pray for others?
  • How can we worship a holy God?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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