Praise the Lord
What are the opening words of Psalm 113?
“Praise ye the Lord.”
According to verses 4-5, from where does the Lord rule?
From on high
What does Psalm 113:5 say about where God dwells?
He dwells on high
According to verse 7, who does God raise from the dust?
The poor
According to the memory verse, who is exalted above all nations?
The Lord
According to verse 1, who is called to praise the name of the Lord?
Servants of the Lord
What does Psalm 113:4 say the Lord is high above?
All nations
How does Psalm 113:6 describe God’s action toward heaven and earth?
He humbles Himself to behold what is in heaven and on earth.
According to Verse 7, from where does God lift the needy?
He lifteth the needy out of the dunghill
According to the memory verse, where is the Lord’s glory said to be?
Above the heavens
According to verse 1, what is to be praised besides the Lord Himself?
The name of the Lord
According to verse 4, where is God’s glory said to be?
Above the heavens
According to Psalm 113:6, what does God humble Himself to look at?
The things in heaven and on earth
According to verse 8, where does God seat the poor and needy?
With princes
Who wrote most of the Psalms?
King David
According to verse 3, from when to when should the Lord’s name be praised?
From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same.
In verse 5, what statement is made to show that no one compares to God?
Who is like unto the Lord our God, ...
Referring to verses 5-6, what does this passage show about God’s power and care?
He is powerful yet attentive to all creation
According to verse 9, what blessing does God give to a barren woman?
A home and children
Where in the Bible is the book of Psalms found?
In the Old Testament, between Job and Proverbs
What does praising God all day long teach us about who He is?
It reminds us that God’s faithfulness and authority never end.
How does knowing that God rules from heaven help us trust Him in our daily lives?
It reminds us that God has complete authority and watches over everything, so we can trust Him completely.
Why is it important that a powerful God chooses to care about what happens on earth?
It shows that God’s rule includes compassion, not just authority.
According to verses 7-9, what does God’s care for the poor and needy teach us about His rule?
God’s rule is loving and just, lifting up those the world overlooks.
Why do you think God included a whole book of prayers and songs in the Bible, and what does Psalm 113:4 teach us about Him?
The book of Psalms teaches us how to pray, worship, and express our feelings to God; Psalm 113:4 reminds us that God is exalted above all and worthy of our trust and praise.