Know the Book
How many Psalms are in the book of Psalms?
What is 150?
Which big idea teaches us to celebrate who God is and what He has done?
What is Praising God?
Which Psalm teaches us to “make a joyful noise,” serve the Lord, sing, and give thanks?
What is Psalm 100?
What does it mean to call God our refuge?
He is our safe place, protection, and help in trouble.
A student is excited because something good happened and wants to thank God. Which two big ideas fit best?
Praising God and Thanking God.
Into how many books is Psalms divided?
What is 5?
Which big idea teaches us to depend on who God is even when circumstances are uncertain?
What is Trusting God?
Which Psalm says God’s Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path?
What is Psalm 119:105?
What does Psalm 119:105 mean when it compares God’s Word to a lamp?
God’s Word gives direction for how we should live.
A student is nervous about something they cannot control. Which truth from Psalms most directly helps them?
God is our refuge, strength, and help in trouble.
True or False: David wrote every Psalm.
What is False?
Which big idea reminds us that God does not treat us as our sins deserve?
What is God’s Mercy?
Which Psalm teaches that God is our refuge and strength?
What is Psalm 46?
Why does Psalm 136 look back at things God had already done?
To help God’s people remember His faithfulness and thank Him.
Why is it important that Psalms includes both joyful and difficult emotions?
Because the Psalms teach us to turn to God in every part of life, not only when things are going well.
Who wrote many of the Psalms, even though he was not the only writer?
Who is David?
Which big idea teaches us to remember what God has done and respond with gratitude?
What is Thanking God?
Which Psalm teaches that God removes our sins “as far as the east is from the west”?
What is Psalm 103?
Does trusting God mean we will always understand what He is doing? Explain.
No. Trust means depending on God even when circumstances are uncertain.
How does Psalm 22 help us understand Jesus?
It contains words and events that connect with Jesus’ suffering and crucifixion.
What is a psalm?
What is a poem or song used in praise and worship to the Lord?
DAILY DOUBLE
Name all six big ideas we studied in Psalms.
What is Praising God, Trusting God, God’s Mercy, Thanking God, God’s Word, Finding Strength in God?
Which Psalm did we study because it contains details that connect to Jesus’ suffering and crucifixion?
What is Psalm 22?
DAILY DOUBLE
What is the difference between saying, “God is merciful,” and saying, “Sin does not matter”?
God’s mercy means He forgives and does not treat us as our sins deserve. It does not mean sin is unimportant.
Explain how Psalm 46:1–3 connects to the Big Truth of this lesson.
Because God is our refuge and strength, we can turn to Him and trust Him when trouble comes.