Psalm 139: One of the Most Awesome Psalms of the Psalter!

Psalm 139: One of the Most Awesome Psalms of the Psalter

Often labeled one of the grandest Psalms of the Psalter Psalm 139 would have to have a five-star rating and then some.  Filled with amazing verses the Psalm celebrates God's all-knowing watch care over his creation.  Called an omni-psalm by some it zeroes in on his omniscience, his omnipresence, and his omnipotence. 

Psalm Stats:  This Psalm, part of Psalms 107-150 or Book V, is titled "To the chief musician. A psalm of David."  Just twenty-four verses in length its contents from its first to its final verse make a super word-search chapter in which to put together a Psalm 139 ABC!  And if you do this (See exercise below!) you'll find one of the verbs used right away is "to know!"

The All-About the Word Lady: Jeanie #2:  This Psalm is a favorite of a dear friend I've dubbed Jeanie #2--recall Jeanie #1, the Okahumpka Psalm Lady-- who inspired this series.  Now, Jeanie #2 is much like Jeanie #1--an "all about the word lady" who is an avid prayer-warrior.  Jeanie and I love to have con-verse-sations about the Word.  Invariably she and I will be talking, and she'll begin a verse, and I'll finish it, or vice versa I'll begin a verse, and she finishes it.  And we'll often laugh when we do this.  Perhaps, verse 17 would be one of our fav verses where the Psalmist exclaims "How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God!  How great is the sum of them!"  Jeanie's fav verse, by the way, is verse fourteen which says, " ... I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well."  

God Knows, God Sees:  An old childhood song I once sang rings so true: "He sees what we do, He hears what we say, My God is watching all the time, time, time; He sees what we do, He hears what we say, My God is watching all the time."  The song I sang was a variation of "Writing All the Time" from Hymnary.org.

O Lord, You Know Me!  From Psalm139:1-4:  Here is a little action rhyme I wrote for little ones some years ago:

O Lord, You Know Me!

O Lord, you know me!  (Point up; then to yourself.)

You know when I sit; (Sit.)

You know when I stand.  (Stand.)

Even my thoughts you understand.  (Hands to head.)

O Lord, you know me!  (Point up; then to yourself.)

You know when I go out; (Walk in place.)

You know when I'm in bed.  (Place hands together next to one cheek.)

You know every word before it's said.  (Touch mouth.)

O Lord, you know me completely! (Point up; then to yourself.)

                                                                                                          LEP

(Shining Star Publications. C. 1998)

God Sees a Black Ant:  Mr. John Fannan, an older Scotchman, from my childhood each week in Sunday School would repeat this little thought:  "God sees a black ant on a black rock on a black night, and God sees you."  Perhaps verses eleven and twelve may have been two of his favorites.  Listen: "If I say surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.  Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and light are both alike to thee."    

A Celebration of Life Psalm:  If you need a verse that celebrates life this Psalm is the one to quote for the beautiful verse 14 expresses it so perfectly:  "I will praise thee: for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well (very well)."   By the way this is the only verse where "praise" is used in this Psalm.  

A Psalm Song Video/Story of "Search Me O God":  The well-known hymn "Search Me O God" is based on Psalm 139:23-24 which reads: "Search me, O God and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."  It was written by a man named James Edwin Orr.  See images of Orr here: imgurl:https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.CKEqugNFCahQXnNJa-PjYwHaIO?rs=1&pid=ImgDetMain - Search

Listen to this kids' song video complete with children's photographs.  Click here. Bing Videos

Sing it with your children, or grands.  Ask children if the words of Orr's song exactly match the words of Scripture?

Willmington Wraps It Up:  "Psalm 139: God's Knowledge, Presence n' Power"

In his informative book Willmington's Survey of the Old Testament (Victor Books, c.1987, p.278-273) Harold L. Willmington explains that Psalm 139 divides nicely into four sections: Vv. 1-6 "Lord, You Know Me;" Vv. 7-12 "Lord, You are with me;" Vv.13-18 "Lord, You Created me;" and Vvs.19-24 "Lord Your cause is my cause."  Additionally, he notes that verses 23-24 David ends with six imperatives (calls for action): "Search me, know my heart, try me, know my thoughts, see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." 

A Challenge:  Discover Psalm 139's ABCs!

If you want to really to dig into Psalm 139 go through it over and over putting together its words into ABC order.  To do this means having a pencil, and notebook in hand searching through all twenty-four verses for a particular letter and writing down the words beginning with that letter.  For example, you'll find "K" has 6 words. Besides notice the questions, exclamations, and Selahs as well.   Reading through the Psalm so many times brings out words and ideas you did not notice before.  If you have time, try it it's guaranteed to familiarize yourself with this grand Psalm in an intimate way! 

The Stat Mat:  View the Stats Mat here. Notice King David in the upper left corner of whom the superscription mentions before the Psalm: "To the chief musician, A Psalm of David."  Ps.139 is in the last section or Book V.  It has twenty-four verses.  One of its NT references can be found in Matthew 9:4. Find it!  See the word "Praise" that is quoted only once in the entire text.  View also the Latin word "omni."  What does it mean?  What do the words below mean?    Click on photo and view mat here: 

The Chat Mat:  Look at the Chat Mat pics.  Find the word "know" or its variations six times in the Psalm.  Read the little action rhyme "O Lord, You Know Me!"  See how the pics are popped out.  Share this with someone who has young children or grands.  Read about my old friend "Mr. John Fannan" and his little quote he would repeat every Sunday when I was a small girl. See the ant on the dark rock!  Be sure to listen to "Search Me O God" too!  Oh, do memorize this awesome Psalm.  Look at the mat below: click on it to make it larger!

Do you homeschool?  Make your own mats.  Let your kids contribute.  What else might you include on your mats?  What is your favorite verse(s)?      

Psalm Two: An Often-Quoted Psalm in the New Testament

Psalm Two:  An Often-Quoted Psalm in the New Testament

Did you know that Psalm two is often quoted in the New Testament?  Now, I really hadn't realized how many times Psalm two was referenced until I decided to search through the entire NT noting which Psalms were mentioned throughout its pages.  Right away Psalm Two seemed to stand out.  Not only was it in the gospels, but from Acts to Revelation as well.  To find out more let's dive into its Psalm Statistics.  

 

Psalm 2 Stats:  Book I:  Royal or Messianic Psalm: Psalm 2 Refs.: Acts 4:25-27: # of Verses: 12 (Click on photo to enlarge!)

First, Second Verses:  Its very first verse starts with a question:  "Why do the heathen (nations) rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?"   It's second verse reads, "The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together against his Anointed, saying ...." 

Final Verse:  "Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath be kindled but a little.  Blessed are all they that put their trust in him." 

 

Who Is the Heathen? Verse one asks why the heathen, or the nations are angry and imagine or plan trouble.  Verse two answers telling us that the kings of the earth and the rulers plan evil against the Lord and his anointed or the Messiah-Jesus.

Kings of Earth, &The Rulers:  These words were appropriate in the Psalmist's time, and like then they are "for such a time as this words" today!  Think about our country and others this very day.  Be ever discerning, and ever learning what is happening all around you.

 

A New Testament Ref to Read:  Mark 3:6 refers to Psalm 2:2. It says: "And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel (plotted) with the Herodians against him that they might destroy him."  Who is him?  Jesus

     

An Acts Example to Check Out:  Turn to Acts 4 to read Acts 4 aloud and some key Acts verses.  Find out how Peter and John were treated by the rulers in their day.  What was their punishment for their being bold to proclaim the gospel and to heal in Jesus' name?

Highlight Psalm: 2:1-2!  Read and highlight Acts 4:25,26 which is almost all in caps in my Bible denoting it's being quoted from the OT.  The verses say:  "Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, WHY DID THE HEATHEN RAGE, AND THE PEOPLE IMAGINE VAIN THINGS?  THE KINGS OF THE EARTH STOOD UP, AND THE RULERS WERE GATHERED TOGETHER AGAINST HIS CHRIST."

   

A Challenge:  Search the NT Scriptures to uncover which Psalms are quoted by Jesus in the gospels, and by other NT writers.  Which ones are used the most?  What did you discover doing this?   Older kids can do this, while younger ones can count and look at a chart of your findings.  See to it they have a Bible with a center reference area or areas just below the verses.  Contrast versions with references, and those without them--show the children.  For example, I purchased a KJV girls' Bible, but sadly it had no references but did have a good dictionary-concordance.

   

Do begin early teaching your youngsters how to use the middle of the page reference area, or references below the verses.  It's a skill often neglected but pays great dividends seeing the continuity of the Scriptures!  Try it!  I have met so many Christians who desire only a few minutes of someone else's devotionals!  Acts 17:11 reminds us to: "search the scriptures daily." 

 

An Advocate for Truth: The "I Know God" Man

John Amanchukwu whose Nigerian surname means "I know God," is a writer, pastor, and advocate for truth who takes a stand against organizations/school systems that use materials that should never be read by youth comments regarding Psalm 2:1-3, 12 in his recent work Hoodwinked this way:  "In case you haven't been paying attention, this is where we are right now, The nations, the culture, and the elite among us--they're all raging against the Lord.  And many who claim the name of Christ are joining in through their affirmation of sin and celebration that breaks Heaven's heart. ...."  He continues, "... I hope you have chosen to take refuge in Him.  ... we need men and women who love the Lord to stand firmly for truth, to push back against lies, and to be willing to suffer for truth if need be."  (P.157) 

         

Bill Randles & His Psalm 2 Phrase

The late Pastor Bill Randles was an all-about-the-word-man who loved Scripture.  What a gifted godly preacher he was!  Often, he'd quote from Psalm 2 especially the phrase: "the kings of the earth and the rulers."  In fact, one of his last recorded sermons touches on it.

  

In addition, he wrote books and articles.  One article "The Fate of the Nations--Then and Now" ("Lighthouse Trails Research Journal"-Volume 1-Spring 2020) not only expounded on Psalm 9 but he concluded once more recalling "the kings of the earth and the rulers" from Psalm 2.  The Fate of the Nations—Then and Now (Psalm 9) - Lighthouse Trails Research Project

And we have only to look around us to see our current kings and rulers and their followers are much like those named in both Psalm 2 and 9.  The Bible, however, shows us that the Lord is our King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, who in the end will judge them.  Therefore, let us pray for those in authority, for our country, and for all of its leaders that some may turn and come to know the Lord Jesus.  May we recall Psalm 9:20 which states:  "Put them in fear, O LORD, that the nations may know themselves to be but men."

 

A PSALM Con-verse-sation:  Just how might one use the phrase "the kings of the earth, and the rulers" in a "con-verse-sation?"  If speaking with youth you might show current leaders' photos and discuss the fact that regardless of what they do like the elite of the Psalmist's Day in a future day all rulers will answer to the Lord of Lords, and King of Kings.  May we submit to the Lord's authority, and as Psalm 2:12 says, "... Blessed are all they that put their trust in him."

View the "Stat and Chat Mat Photos here:

Psalm Stat Mat:  Psalm Statistics:  Psalm 2, Book #, # of verses, type of Psalm, and so on.  Notice Psalm 2 has no superscription, but two Acts refs reveal its author and quotes directly from the OT.

Psalm Chat Mat Hints:  Conversation about the Psalm's contents, conclusions, and relevance to us today.  Here is the opportunity to have a book, photos, small item, mag article, booklet, map, etc. pertaining to the Psalm to share with your listeners.  If you have a homeschooling family or Christian classroom others can contribute drawings, or other articles.  Recall the teeny tiny present from Psalm 117 the shortest Psalm, or the flashlight from Psalm 119.  Also include at least one applicable NT reference!  Do notice the insert with the greater than symbol from Amanchukwu's cover that reminds us that God is greater than government! 

 

Penny's Favorite Saying!  Penny lived in Pilot Mountain, N.C. with a clear view of Pilot Mt.'s famed knob.  Always she was kind, consistent, and trustworthy.   As she grew older, she began to earnestly read her Bible.  At ninety-nine she joined me in reading Jeremiah as I wrote my blog lessons.   During each and every letter and phone call she'd repeat to me:  "The Lord's in charge!"  Yes, He is!  He's sovereign!  He reigns!  

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Some Psalm Con-verse-sations! Psalm Lessons/Verses/Stories/Projects for Adults/Kids

Some Psalm Con-verse-sations!  

Psalm Lessons for Big n' Little Kids 

In this chaotic world what a treasure the Book of the Psalms is from its first chapter right up to its final one.  In fact, to begin with Psalm One or "The Preface Psalm" is to find oneself asking which path of life am I on?  Whose side do I stand with?  In whose words do I delight?  In whose words will I meditate?  Truly, Psalm 1 is a "For Such a Time as This Psalm." 

The Introduction:  How much do you know about the Psalms?  Take the quiz.   

The Psalm Quiz:  Circle the correct answer.

1.  The book of Psalms is found in the OT or NT?

2.  The word Psalms means "book of promises" or "book of praises?"

3.  The book of Psalms is the 19th or 20th book of the Bible?  

4.  The first and last Psalms each have five or six verses?

5.  The shortest Psalm is Psalm 100 or Psalm 117?

6.  There are five or six books within the Psalms.

7.  The correct abbreviation for one Psalm is Ps. or Pss.? 

8.  An abbreviation for more than one Psalm is Ps. or Pss.?

9.   The book before the Psalms is Proverbs or Job?

10.  A note above a Psalm is called a subscription or superscription?

11.  The book that isn't part of the books of Wisdom is Jeremiah or Psalms?

12.  The person who isn't a Psalm author is King David or Samuel?

Find the answers to the quiz at the end of the lesson. 

Intro to the Psalms for Kids:  

Use activities suitable to the age of your group!  These lessons are brim full of learning all sorts of terms and include lots of early math skills as well.  e.g.  Count by tens to Psalm 150.  Or count the books in the OT; which one is the Psalms?  Or learn a word like abbreviation!  e.g.  Know the abbreviation for Psalm and Psalms.  

1.  Take a look at the word Psalm. If you cross off the "Ps", what word do you find?  What does it mean?  If you cross off just the "s", what word do you see?  What does it mean?

2.  How many letters does Psalm have?  What letter is quiet or silent?  What sound do you hear at the beginning?  What sound do you hear at the end?  How do you pronounce it? 

3.  Where in the Bible is the Book of Psalms?  The OT or NT?  Turn to the Table of Contents in your Bible.  Find the word Old Testament.  Highlight or circle it.  Find the book of Psalms.  Highlight or circle it.

4.  What OT Book is before the Psalms?  after it?  Dot them.  

5.  What number is the book of Psalms? Use a pencil/pen tip beginning with Genesis and count down to the Psalms?  What book # did you get?   If you wish write 1-19 before each book. 

6.  In the OT the Psalms is part of the five books of Poetry: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon.  Make a box around these five books.

5.  What do all Bible book names begin with?  If you don't want to write out the name of a Bible book, we use an abbreviation.  That makes less writing.  Psalm is Ps. and Psalms is Pss.

6.  There are many ways to sort out the Psalms.  Sometimes, I give personal names as "Mom's Psalm Verse" or "The Bridge Lady's Psalm" and so on.  Above most Psalm words describing the psalm are known as the "Superscription."  However, sometimes some psalms don't have one while others have lengthy ones.  

7.  The Psalms have different writers as David, Solomon, Asaph, and the Sons of Korah.  and some Psalms don't mention who wrote them at all.  e.g. King David has 73 Psalms that he wrote. 

Tools to Use:

1.  Using a large white board is a great tool for a teacher to use whether with older folks or younger ones.  Kids would enjoy having their own individual white boards to hold up.

2.  Each child should have a large size KJV Bible if very young.

3.  For adult study I compile all my KJV and NKJ Bibles to use.  I also use a number of other resources, and online sources as well.  Click on the videos/online sites in the lessons for easy to access psalm resources! 

Answers to Quiz:  1. OT 2. Book of Praises 3. 19th 4. six 5. 117 6. six 7. Ps. 8. Pss. 9. Proverbs 10. superscription 11. Jeremiah 12. Samuel 

Be sure to click on all photographs to enlarge them! 

Lesson 1:  Psalm 1 and Psalm 150- The First and Last Psalms

Psalm One Stats:  Book I:  Psalm 1-41 # of Vv. 6  Superscription: None   In each Psalm lesson the abbreviation for one verse is V. whereas the abbreviation for more than one verse is Vv.!       

First Verse:  Psalm 1:1:   "Blessed (happy) is the man that walked not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."

Last Verse:  Psalm 1:6:  "For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish."

Psalm One: Unscramble Vocabulary Words:

Cross off word as you find them:  blessed--walketh--delight--scornful--ungodly--sinners--prosper--perish--righteous-chaff--meditate-knoweth       

1,  ethwalk   2.  debless   3.  lighted   4. dimetate   5.  godlyun   6.  affch    7.  sinnres   8.  perpros

9.  teousright   10.  fulscorn   11. ishper   12.  ethknow 

Answers:  At end of lesson.

Search It: Dot the Not, and the Nors:  Psalm 1:1 has three things a blessed or happy man should not do:  walk in the counsel or advice of the ungodly, stand in the way of sinners, or sit or hang out with the scornful or mockers.  Underline the three verbs.  Which three words describe the kinds of people one should avoid? 

Delightful Day n' Night Meditation:  Psalm 1:2 declares the happy man will delight or take pleasure in reading and meditating in God's word or law.  I like that word "delight" don't you?  Kids/adults will enjoy making a simple "Delight" illustration with outline letters.  Inside the uppercase D make a smiling person.  In the rest of the lowercase letters make happy faces.  Then, check out these five Ps.119:24,77,92,143, and 174 "delight" verses!  

Psalm 1: Verses One and Two 

Vv. one and two are verses for you to write, recite, and delight in!

So let's do it!  Here are the Vvs.  "Blessed is the man that walked not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.  But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and his law doth he meditate day and night."    

Discuss It: By the way exactly what is meditation?  Click on this Learn to Discern Granny page: for a description of Bible meditation as opposed to worldly meditation for is filling one's mind, and the other is emptying one's mind.  Which kind should one not do?  Which is scriptural? 

Learn to Discern Granny: ABC: Bible Meditation for Me!: B Is for Breath! (whputnam00.blogspot.com)  This article "ABC: Bible Meditation for Me!: B Is for Breath!" is part of a series.  See how it relates to Ps.150!!

Draw It:  The righteous man is like a well-watered tree that has much fruit on it, and whose leaves don't shrivel or wither up.  On the other hand, the ungodly man is like the seed leftovers called chaff that the wind blows away.  Draw tree, and dots or bits of chaff flying away in the breeze.  Say which are you like?

Tell It!  The Which Path or Road Psalm n' The Broad n' Narrow Road Portrait:    

The date was the last Saturday in January in the mid 1950s. The event was the annual Sunday School Program held in the "Red Room" at the Gospel Hall Home* in Longport, New Jersey. The children in the program were the Chelsea Heights, NJ Sunday School kids that met every week at 1PM Sunday with classes in every room of our little bungalow.  It was there in our home led by my parents that we'd carefully practiced our verses, psalms, and pieces.  

It was on this special night that dad would hire a bus to take us kids, parents, and visitors down to Longport.  Eagerly we all awaited that evening when the bus would pull up in front of our home.  Often its driver would be dad's jolly Christian friend and co-worker Razzi.

Onto the bus would be loaded boxes of goodies especially purchased and prepared for each child. In the boxes were white tissue paper wrapped gifts with red gummed name stickers on them.  Inside were Bibles, Christian books, or Bible verse wall texts.  Besides these Sunday School gifts there were personal gifts for each youngster -- a small toy, color book, or other like gifts.  Loaded onto the bus as well were boxes of homemade cookies and brownies plus other cartons of program props and signs.  

By the time the bus was ready kids, and their parents and visitors began appearing all dressed in their very best.  Once all were on board dad would pray, and off we'd go on the half hour ride to the end of the island near the ocean at Longport.  Here everyone would troop off the bus and up the steps into the Home.  Soon the red meeting room was packed to the gills, and the program would begin.  Excitement ran high for at the end all would receive the gifts and refreshments. But before the food could be eaten, or the gifts opened the children would say their pieces, and verses.  Afterwards a visiting preacher would give a clear gospel message.         

It was on a night like this that I stood before the audience to recite Psalm 1--just six verses--but verses so pivotal they would make a lasting impression and impact on my life.  For you see down in the Home's dark basement library where I often played hung a portrait of the board way, and the narrow way taken from the gospels, much like the roads named in Psalm one.  And whenever I looked at that portrait it gave me pause.  So along with the Psalms learned, the Scriptures memorized, and the forever remembered painting soon thereafter I at nine in the Home's new, but not red, airy auditorium, trusted Jesus as my Savior and now was on the path known as the narrow way-the Jesus way!

*Home for Aged Christians known as the Longport Gospel Hall Home that had a church also meeting there.             

The "Two Paths to Consider" Chart:  On P. 911 The Word in Life Study Bible (Thomas Nelson, Inc. 1993,1996) has a terrific chart that sums up Psalm one with its opposite choices each of us must make--which way should we go, whom should we hang out with, and what is the way to have a happy life.    

Which Path Will You Choose? Psalm Con-verse-sation:  Using this photo from above Bible chart discuss with your listeners the two ways named in Psalm one.  Ask which way or path is the best choice? Now. the portrait I viewed in that old library was indeed graphic, but one not forgotten by me to this day.  Truly a picture, as the old saying goes, is worth more than a thousand words.  Such old images still exist online, and if you wish share one with your listeners. 

Psalm One Stat Mat:  Use a table mat, music sticker background, and various Psalm statistics strips to describe the number of verses, book number of Psalm, and so on.  See photo below.   Recall that there are five major books in the Psalms:  Book I: Psalm 1-41; Book II: 42-72; Book III: 73-89; Book IV: 90-106; and Book V: 107-150.  These Books or divisions are indicated with Roman Numerals.  Lighthouse Trails carries a "Books of the Bible" Color book (Colouring Book No.4 from the Trinitarian Bible Society of London.)  Order it here: 

Books of the Bible Coloring Book 4 - Outline Texts (lighthousetrails.com)

Psalm One Chat Mat:  Use a second mat to show parts of the Psalm, and things you'd like the listener to recall.  The Verse Conversation or Con-verse-sation you will share will be the verse two verses plus the chart from the The Word IN Life Bible (see photo).

Answers: 1. walketh 2. blessed 3. delight 4. meditate 5. ungodly 6. chaff 7. sinners 8. prosper 9. righteous 10. scornful 11. perish 12. knoweth

     

Psalm 150 Stats:  The Last Psalm:  Book V: Ps.107-150   # of Verses: 6   Superscription:  none:  The Final Hallel Psalm 

First Verse:  "Praise ye the LORD.  Praise God in his sanctuary:  praise him in the firmament of this power."

Final Verse:  "Let everything that hath breath praise the LORD, Praise ye the LORD."  

The Doxology Psalm:  Known as "The Doxology Psalm" this 150th. Psalm is a resounding finish to the entire Psalter.  

What's a Doxology?  Meriam Webster says a doxology is a liturgical expression of praise to God. Often  many sing "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow" every week at their church.  In my denomination this song wasn't used like this, but at the end of celebrations often we'd all stand and enthusiastically sing it.  Do you sing it at your church?  What word is sung at the very end?  

Kids' Psalm 150 Investigation:  Prepare a sheet of activities revolving round counting/examining various parts of the Psalm.  Let kids find Psalm 150.  Write the page number when found.  Next, count by 10s to reach 150.  

Circle all the "praise words." How many did you find.  Do the same for "praise him." How many times does "praise" occur in every verse?  Count the specific instruments.  How many do you notice?  Which isn't an instrument?  Which instrument is named twice?  

Find the four doxologies after Book I-IV.  Write the Roman Numerals I-V.  Turn to each scripture doxology given here compare and what does each one have?   Book I: Psalm 41:13; Book II: Psalm 72:18-20; Book III: Psalm 89:52; Book IV: Psalm 106:48; and Book V: Psalm 150. 

Book I: Psalm 41:13 "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting.  Amen and Amen."

Book II:  Psalm 72:18-20 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.  And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen.  The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended."

Book III:  Psalm 89:52 "Blessed be the LORD for evermore.  Amen and Amen."

Book IV:  Psalm 106:48 "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen.  Praise the LORD."

Book V:  The entire Psalm is the Doxology.    

Lastly, research the famous "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" author, and story.  Older kids and adults hear the story here from Worship 101:  "The Doxology Hymn Story with Lyrics-The Story Behind the Hymn-Thomas Ken."  Click to listen: 

     The Doxology Hymn Story with Lyrics - Story Behind the Hymn - Thomas Ken (youtube.com)     

A Psalm Activity Poem to Enjoy 

Praise God in His Sanctuary!            

Praise God in his sanctuary, and under his firmament* wide,

Praise him in the morning when you are outside,

Praise him with instruments as a trumpet** loud.

Praise him everybody; join our praise crowd.

Praise him, O, praise him, to him your praises bring,

Praise him, O, praise him, worship the King!

                                                                                         LEP

"Let every thing that hath breath, praise the LORD.  

Praise ye the LORD!"  (Psalm 150:6)

* Firmament-heavens or expanse of sky.                                      

** Blow a toy trumpet.  Ring a hand bell.  

Shake a tambourine. Beat a drum.   Bang cymbals.

Psalm 150 Stat Mat Project:

Needed:  table place mat, music stickers, statistics as Ps. number, # of verses, # of Selahs, first/last verse references, vocabulary words as "doxology," Book # in which Psalm is found, and so on.

View Psalm 150 Photo here:

A mat such as this can be left on a table for a few days as a specific Psalm is studied, and other items can be added to it as each is studied.  Another example might be the sections or parts of a Psalm.  Even illustrations might be added: as pic of a Bible time instrument.  What other things will you add? 

Coming Next:  From this point on the lessons will be individual lessons each having a Stat Mat and a Chat Mat plus other relevant online resources.  The next lesson will be "A Mighty Mini Psalm" (Ps.117) This will be followed by a "A Not to Be Forgotten Maxi Psalm" (Ps.119) Don't miss them!      

     

 

 

  

          

        

  

      

 

 

  

        

  

Jeremiah for Me: Lesson 10: Part II: A Jeremiah Journey, Journal, n' Puppets: Captive King Jehoahaz n' Greedy King Jehoiakim

Lesson 10: Part II: Captive King Jehoahaz, and Greedy King Jehoiakim 

Our last lesson was all about the last good king of Judah--Josiah!  Josiah was the kid king who sought the Lord in his youth.  However, his sons unlike him, did evil in the sight of the Lord!  Read their stories, how they turned from the Lord. Unravel their historical place in history.  Find out messages Jeremiah foretold about them, and how these prophecies proved true!  

For each king make a IYJ (In Your Journal) info sheet with a "crown topper. Besides, create a story/ stories' sheet(s). Unlocking the history mysteries of these kings will make them seem so much like leaders we see all around us today.  

Read about Jehoiakim's Vermilion Fixation, the Vermilion Conversation, Vermilion Fish, and The Vermilion Bible Verse Color Book.  Looking ahead to Lesson 10 Part III get ready to learn about signet ring history. Kids also will enjoy wearing unusual milk carton seal rings afterwards using them to make clay impressions. And get ready to create mini finger puppet kings from letter shapes!            

Portrait of a Potentate: About Him: Young King Jehoahaz

Josiah had just been killed at Megiddo by Pharoah Necho II of Egypt.  Jerusalem and Judah were weeping for him as told by Jeremiah in II Chronicles 35:25-27.  The people then installed a new king, the twenty- three-year old son of Josiah--Jehoahaz.  Unlike his father who sought the Lord at a young age, this middle son began to turn to evil right away.  However, Pharoah Necho II had other plans for after just ninety days of being king Necho took him to Riblah, and then later in chains into Egypt.  Then Necho made his brother Jehoiakim king instead.

In Your Journal: IYJ 17th. King of Judah--The Jehoahaz Page

Click on photo below to see IYJ.   Notice its "Crown Topper" with its large letters, and its syllable parts.  IYJ draw or create a mini Jehoahaz pic.  Add Jehoahaz details as shown on the sample photo page.  

Cut out a mini crown or draw one.  If it's a cut out lift up to peek at the meaning of the name--"God has held." Point out that the abbreviation a.k.a. stands for "also known as" "Shallum."  Ask:  Do you have more than one name people use to identify you?  It's been said that often kings had a birth name and later a different name when they became king.

Find a Necho II photo online under images to pop out or cutout or draw a Necho yourself.  Click to find Necho II Images here. *  Also find a map with Riblah, and Egypt on it.  Add to your page.  Notice the "zero chain" to recall Necho brought Jehoahaz to Egypt in chains. * necho ii of egypt - Search (bing.com)

Portrait of a Potentate: About Him: King Jehoiakim

King Jehoiakim followed King Jehoahaz.  Of him in Jeremiah 22:13 we read "Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; that useth his neighbor's service without wages, and giveth him not for his work; That saith, I will build me a wide house and large chambers and cutteth him out windows; and it is ceiled with cedar, and painted with vermilion."  Wow, what a contrast Jehoiakim was to his godly father Josiah.  How full of self was he!  How greedy!  How fixated on his own needs!  

In Jer.22:15 God reminds the king that his father Josiah was less interested in the pleasures of just being a king but was far more interested in doing judgment and justice, and then it was well with him.  Says Jeremiah 22:16:  "He (Josiah) judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know (honor) me, saith the LORD?"  Which king are you like?  tender-hearted Josiah or fixated-on-self Jehoiakim?

Enclosed In Cedar:  Jehoiakim's Palace: Jeremiah 22:13 says Jehoiakim's palace was paneled in cedar wood--once again a very costly wood.  The Word IN LIFE Study Bible in "Cedar Paneling" (p.1300) says this: "King Jehoiakim was apparently very fond of cedar ... even while his people paid heavy taxes .... and labored for minimal wages ...."  The writer further comments that "Jehoiakim rejected God's ways right from the start of his reign (2 Kings 23:26-37) ......"       

In Your Journal:  IYJ Pages for the 18th King of Judah:

Click the IYJ pages below!  See its Jehoiakim Info: family names, date of reign, meaning of name and other personal details.  See tiny pic of the king atop a gold hole-punched O letter; notice its purple frame.  By it the "Woe" verse is written.  On the second page view the two framed "pics" of Josiah and Jehoiakim titled: "Well with Him!"  "Woe unto Him!"  I wonder if verses were written about you would you be like godly King Josiah, or ungodly Jehoiakim?   

Gem Verse:  I've never forgotten Micah 6:8 that we sang at our church that says: "He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good: and what does the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"  May we, as Josiah of old, love the Lord with all of our heart, mind, and soul and practice Micah 6:8!

Rather than justice, mercy, and love Jer. 22:17 informs us Jehoiakim's eyes and heart were for covetousness, murder, * oppression, and violence.  And Jer. 22: 8 with its therefore (3-dot symbol) says no one would lament for Jehoiakim after he died, but very sadly he would die as a donkey.  

*The phrase in the KJV Bible, rather than murder, says "the shedding of innocent blood" whether babies, children, or adults.  Look for this phrase in Jeremiah and elsewhere; ponder it!

Painted in Vermilion:  Jeremiah 22:14 tells besides being paneled in cedar, Jehoiakim chose an expensive paint for his palace--vermilion.  In The Word IN LIFE Study Bible section "Knowing God" (p.1301) the writer comments on Jehoiakim's extravagant lifestyle gotten by levying taxes on the poor to pay for his extensive palace plans.  Sound familiar?  Everything about the evil leaders of Jeremiah's day might be said about ours.  The commentary says in general, God's assessment of Jehoiakim was he was committed only to his own ways and his own covetousness or greed. (Jer. 22:17)

Explore Vermilion: Learn more about this beautiful red-orange color. Explore around your home to find some examples.  Use a red/orange crayon to write out the Gem verse, or Jehoiakim's name.  By the way vermilion was a very expensive paint often used in artwork of long ago.  Look at IYJ page below; check out the shades of vermilion.  Find vermilion color swatches here:  vermilion swatches - Search (bing.com)

A Conversation about Vermilion: Vermilion Paint, Vermilion Fish & More!   Just recently my grandson, an amazing young naturalist, was showing me fish and rock pics from his phone.  I in turn was showing him pics on my phone--what about?  You guessed it-- some of my Jeremiah research.  He threw all kinds of big words at me.  So, I thought I wonder if he's ever heard of "vermilion?"  I asked him.  Sure, enough he had--but not about King Jehoiakim's palace paint but about "Vermilion Snapper Fish" and vermilion like marks on fish.  Wow!  I was impressed.  Look them up yourself--see all the vermilion-colored fish images! Click here:  photos of vermilion fish - Search (bing.com)

Yes, it was God who first painted in vermilion!  What a neat opportunity to share about Jeremiah too!  And wonder of wonders later as he fished, and I watched what did he catch but a fish with vermilion coloring on it!  Click on photo of a fish he caught below!  How awesome is our Creator, and how colorful is his creation!  Note some Bible translations have changed the KJV word "vermilion" to "red" but how much more vivid and specific is the term vermilion.  And what a vocabulary stretcher too!  

Jehoiakim--The Book Burning King:  You'll recall Josiah heard the lost book of the law read, and obeyed it, whereas King Jehoiakim heard the book of the law read, and burned it.  He committed a grievous sin!  He tried wiping out God's word.  So, it is today as all around us folks are trying to erase and change the Word!    

Some Jeremiah Classic Verses:  Did you know that there's quite a few well-known and well-loved verses folks often quote from Jeremiah?  Some include: Jer. 17:5-10; Jer.21:8; Jer. 32:17, 27; Jer. 33:3,22: ....  To view the entire list: consult "Classic Passages in Jeremiah" on pp: 481-482 in Willmington's Survey of the Old Testament. (Victor Books, 1987)   Find his excellent book here:  Willmington's Survey of the Old Testament: An Overview of the Scriptures from Creation to Christ: Willmington, Harold L.: 9780882078243: Amazon.com: Books

IYJ Third Page: Heart Verse and In the Winter House:  Read the heart verse in the right corner; talk about the words: covetousness, innocent blood, oppression, and violence.  Who did these things?  Are there rulers today who do these things?  people?  Talk about this.  See the big snowflakes and the king's picture.  Who read the book of the law to the king?  What did he do when he heard it?  What did he do to it?  Be sure to read the story aloud. 

IYJ Fourth Page: The Lament Page:  Click on the page below.  See the word "lament." Ask what it means.  Talk about how after good King Josiah died Jeremiah and the men and women singers wept and sang laments for him.  In contrast when Jehoiakim died God stated no one was to cry over him for he had been so very wicked.  They were not to say mournfully, "Ah my brother! Ah sister! Ah lord! Ah his glory!"  For Jehoiakim would die as a donkey because he'd forsaken the living God, for idols of his own making! 

Lamentations: A Book of Laments:  Have you noticed the name of the OT book after Jeremiah?  It's just a small book of five chapters that has five laments or poems in it.  Jeremiah wrote this book as well.  Check out the book in your Bible index and find it in your Bible.  Now most of the laments are quite sad but one especially offers hope and that one is chapter three.  In fact, it has two of my favorite OT verses in found in Lamentations 3:22,23: "It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.  They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness."  Maybe they are your favorites too! How I love to sing "Great Is Thy Faithfulness."

Jeremiah's Lamentation Verse of Hope:  Coming home after my "vermilion conversation" I listened to a pastor talk about Jeremiah.  In his message he told how Jeremiah was a prophet who suffered much persecution and mocking because he dared to share the Lord's words or messages.  But in spite of all his troubles Jeremiah put his hope in the Lord.  Then the pastor read the wonderful Lamentation 3:24 verse just after the "great is thy faithfulness verse."  It reads: "The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him." 

How blessed I felt hearing this marvelous verse. What a surprise I got too the next morning as I found a pile of Bible verse color books.  And wonder of wonders the first color book I chose was titled: The LORD is my God.  (Colouring Book 22). *  Opening its vermilion-like cover, I was soon at page five when what verse did I spy but Lamentations 3:24! Once more the Lord truly was showing me that He is a God of even the smallest details! How very great is his faithfulness! 

* * UK spelling!  See the book photo below.  Order it here:  The LORD is My God - Coloring Book 22 (lighthousetrails.com)

Do click on these photos to enlarge them.  Don't miss the two king tube puppets below.

 

 

 

    

ABC: Deuteronomy for Me!: Bible Stories, Make-Its, and Teacher/ Parental Section Glossary

ABC: Deuteronomy for Me!  Bible Stories, Bible Markers, Make-Its, Teacher/Parental Section Glossary

Here's an overview of all twenty-six lessons.  Also for every lesson there are many more activities to choose from than those listed in this summary.  Note *starred sections* especially for parents, grandparents, teachers, you!  

A Is For Abhor It/Abomination:  "Abhor Lying,"  "Deuteronomy 1-7 Story."  Accordion-Fold Bible Marker, The Lie in Believe, Seven Things God Hates, and *The Shedding of Innocent Blood

B Is for Bless It: "Mt. of Blessing/Curses:Mt.Gerizim/Mt. Ebal," A Map Marker, Mountain Mitts, The IF Verse Marker, and *Recognizing Replacement Theology Teaching

C Is for Command It:  "Moses n' The Ten Commandments," The Ten Commandments Marker, The Ten Commandments Colouring Book 7, and *Podcasts on The Ten Commandments

D Is for Do It:  "A Deuteronomy Do Not Part," Dot the Dos, "This Day" Spots, Dough It, Deuteronomy D Book, "U Do It!" Book Mark, Deuteronomy Divination Information, and *Regarding Witches.

E Is for Enter It:  "Go Into the Land Now!" Traffic Light Verse Marker, A Deuteronomy Ox and Donkey Verse, The Yoke Bookmark, Yoke Spectacles, and *Be Not Unequally Yoked! 

F Is for Fear Not It/Fear Him!:  "The Israelites Go to Battle," The Fear of the LORD Colouring Book 13,  Fear Not, Fear Me Tube Verse Make-It, Which Is Which--Fear Not, or Fear the Lord?, and *A Plea to Reopen The New England Primer

G Is for Give It: "I Will Bless You Abram,"  Star It Verses, Patriarchs Three, Star Stack Game,  N., S., E., W. Bookmark, Kids' Bible Map Site, A When-Then Verse, and *Last Day Deuteronomy Prophecies

H Is for Hear It:  "A Great Voice Story: An If and It Story!" An Itty Bitty Word, Shema Means "Listen!" The Shema Bookmark, Youth Sleuth: Define Hearken!, and *Give a Shout Out to Scripture Read Aloud!

I Is for Inherit It:  "Moses Tells Joshua to Become a New Leader,"  Inherit It verse, Things Kids/Parents Inherit, The Dangling Earring, Egg Carton Map, Zap-It-A Map-It Game, and *Consider It: What Are You Leaving Behind Some Baubles or Bibles? 

J Is for Judge It:  "Jethro Helps Moses,"  A Jumbo J,  J Books of the Bible, View "The Monkey Judge," Judges Should, Just and Right Is He, Jumbled Laws, "Kids in Court" Video, Moses' Lawgiver Statue at US Capitol, and *Social Justice Vs. The Gospel

K Is for Keep It:  "Some King Things," "Blessed Are They" Verse Song, Happy Face Keep It Pencil, Some King Things Crown Booklet, "Josiah-The Kid King,"  "Such a Passover!"  Keep It Rules, Video: "Josiah, God's Story," and *Think About It: Public School Vs. Home School

L Is for Learn It:  "Jesus Is Tempted in the Wilderness," "It Is Written" Verse/Bible Song, Jesus' Temptation Picture, A Number of Things to Learn About Jesus' Temptation, Read Aloud Book: The Tanglewood Secret, and *Color Me Discerning or Color Me Deceived: Which Will It Be?

M Is for Model It:  "Jesus! The Best Role Model of All!"  An Acts NT Deuteronomy Verse, The Road to Emmaus Story in a Bag, Mom Was a Modeler, Star It Markers, Coloring Page n' Puzzle Page Pop-outs, A Corrie Ten Boom Movie, Corrie Story Mini Books, and *Read Aloud Book:  The Hiding Place: Young Reader's Edition

N Is for Notice It:  "Know About It: The Seven Nations"  Hey, Hey, Let's say the Seven Nations, "The Seven Nations Action Rhyme", The N Notebook, Dot the Nots, No, and None Verses, "The Nation Situation: Seven Abomination Nations," It's A Bible Priority to Pray for Those In Authority, Prayer Napkin Marker, Top Hat Prayer List, and *Pray for Our Nation!

O Is for Observe to Do It!:  "Don't Turn Aside, Follow the Lord!"  "O.T.D.I." O Verse Ring, Mary Jones and Her Bible. The Word of God Colouring Book 14, "Thy Word Is True Song" and Flag, God's Smuggler--Brother Andrew, and *Great Kids' Bible Resources

P Is for Possess It:  "Get Set, Go up, Go In!"  Plenty of Possess Its! Possess the Land Band, Mini P Book, P Peekers, "It Is by God's Power!"  Deuteronomy "Pr" Words, Pr Puzzler, Zvi: The Miraculous Story of the Triumph Over the Holocaust, "This Is the Land" Song, and *Realizing God Is in Charge!

Q Is for Question It:  "Jesus Asks and Answers Questions," Quad Q Words, A Tactile Q or Two, Dip It Question Mark Page, The Memory Verse Kid, Question Quest, Deuteronomy Ask About the Past Questions, "Jesus' Deuteronomy Question," Zivi's Questions, Question Quilt, Ouija Board Questions,

Treffy and Christie Have Questions, Quizmo-the Question and Answer Game, and *Examining and Questioning Kids' Books, Articles, Programs

R is for Remember It:  "What Mean These Stones?"  Remember "Remember!"  The REMEMBER Marker, A Fold-Up Verse Scroll, "Orator Man," 'Specially the Day!  Remember n' Lest Thou Forget Tubes, A Memorial Pocket Page Make-It,  Tissue-Box Marker,  A Classic Kids' Book to Remember, and *Remembering Places plus What Mean These Stone Stacks?

S Is for Search It Out:  "The Twelve Spy Guys" Story n' Action Rhyme, Pop-out Twelve Spies Color Page/Game, Thumbs Up Pop-up Page, Mini Magnifying Glass Books/Markers, "Be a Can-do Kid!" Grape Cluster Bible Marker, Twelve Spies Word Search Page, The Georgi Vins' Story, and *An Interlude in Jude

T Is for Teach It:  "Teach Them Carefully!" An Egg Carton Teach It Tool, Moses' Teach It Song, "Write This Song!" Necklace, "Write this Song, Moses!" Read Aloud, Teach It, Write It, Say It, Recite It, Obey It!  "The Rain on the Grass" Poster,  "He Is the Rock" Verse Game, and *Parental ABC Book Looks n'  Lay Up, Wise Up, Train Up, Bring Up, Rise Up!          

U Is for Utter It:  "Moses Utters Be Strong!"  Discover What "Utter" Means, "Who Can Utter?" Action Rhyme, The U Tube, The Lips Tube, A Super-Sized U, The Moses Tube Mouth, You Can "Say Something!" Told to Be Bold, "Moses Utters a Charge!"  Urwin/Ursula Utterer Paper Plate Puppets, and *View Peter Reynold's Be You book plus The Lectio Divina Deception.

V Is for View It: "The Back Story: Moses Sin at Zin," Moses "V" Viewer, Moses Story Tube, "Moses Views Canaan,"  "Up, Up On Mt. Nebo" Song,  My Mini Vee Book, Celebrating Simchat Torah, Jewish Holidays and Traditions Coloring Book Pages, Sammy Spider's First Simchat Torah, Simchat Torah and Celebrate the Bible Flags, "Aaron at Hor n' Moses at Nebo" Mt. Nebo Tour Via Video, Mt. Hor Vs. Mt. Nebo Make-it, To View It, or Not? and *What Are Your Kids, or Grands, Viewing? 

W Is for Walk In It:  "The Wilderness Way,"  Walk In His Ways Picture with Footprint Frame, Easy Springy Spiral Verse, "His Ways" Puzzle, "God's Story: "The Wilderness" Video, Wilderness Words,

Wilderness Fan Booklet, Wilderness Moses Marker,  Star of Light Book, Walking and Talking About Darkness and Light, and *Focus on Kids' Author Patricia St. John's Autobiography

X Is for X Marks the Spot n'Exit It:  "Exit It, Get Out Now!"  X It, O It, X Marks the Spot Treasure Verses, X Marks the Spot Page n' Marker, The EXIT Marker, The X It Map Game, "O for Out" Ring,  The BY Verse, and Marker, "Jethro: What God Has Done!" Jethro Story Video, The Jethro Jumble, The "His" List, Uncle Johnny's Journey, Read Aloud: Rainbow Garden, and *The Titanic and Today's Church n' "Signs and Wonders!  Five Things You Should Consider"

Y Is for Yield It: "The Good Land,"  The Seven Species Verses 'n Stamp Series, The Move It Verse Tube, A Tisket A Tasket: A First Fruits Basket, "Open Wide Your Hand" Story n' Song,  Accordion Open Wide Your Hand Verse, All About the Yad, Yad Make-its, Explore More: The Pomegrante, Open Wide Your Hand Band, A "Y" Guy and "Y" Gal Tube Puppets, A Yad Scripture Pointer, "A Harvest Time Command," The Corners of the Field Verse, Year to Year Reference, "Feasts and Farming" Calendar, and *"Y Is for Youness!"

Z Is for Zero In on It:  "God Stopped the Stones!: A Glory Story," Hone in on Caleb/Joshua,  Zero Pop-out Hero Booklets, Zero In on It Markers, Heart Parts to Know, Zero In on It Tube, Z Is for Zig-Zag, A Zig-Zag Bag, A Fav Deuteronomy Love Verse, Love/Heart Tube, Tiny Heart Bag Tag Viewer, Read Aloud Stories of Caleb n'Joshua, View "God's Story: Joshua Becomes Leader" Video, "Caleb Wholly Followed the Lord!" "Caleb and Othniel," Signs You Need to Heed, A Red Flag Bible Verse Bag, On the Wrong Road, The Story of Eric Liddell-Olympian Hero, and *God's Fervent Servants-Caleb n' Joshua, plus Say No to Zen Pig!               

  

   

       

      

ABC: Deuteronomy for Me!: Glossary of Poems and Action Rhymes

ABC: Deuteronomy for Me!  Glossary of Poems and Action Rhymes

Here are sixty poems/rhymes I've written found in the twenty-six ABC lessons.  Notice after the poem/rhyme title is a letter in parenthesis.  That is the lesson letter where that poem or rhyme can be found.  e.g. "A Caleb Kid's Motto" can be found in lesson " H Is for Hear It!"  In each lesson there are other ideas on how to use the poems, and related stories, songs, videos, projects, and verses. To go to the lesson click below the poems having that particular letter.

  

Caleb Poems/Rhymes

A Caleb Kid's Motto (H)

I want to be a Caleb kid,

dutiful, diligent, vigilant,

obedient, a writer and reciter

of God's Word!     

Learn to Discern Granny: Hear It! ABC: Deuteronomy for Me! Raising a Caleb Kid in a Disrupted World (whputnam00.blogspot.com)       

Caleb Did! (S)

Caleb did obey.

He did what the Lord bid.

He wholly followed the Lord.

Caleb did!  Do you?        

The Twelve Spy Guys (S)

      Action Rhyme

"Get ready, get set," Moses did say,

"Enter the land, do it today!"

(Wag finger; say forcefully.)

The people replied, "Make us a plan;

give us spy guys to search out the land.

(Peek through finger circles.)

So Moses chose twelve

who searched to see,

what the land would turn out to be.

(Hold up ten fingers, then two fingers.)

Back at home, the ten did share the

land was good, but had giants there.

(Stand on tip toes; reach arms up.)

But Caleb n' Joshua both did say,

"We can do it.  Let's go in today."

(Say happily.)

Then the ten did murmur and complain,

"We'd rather go back to Egypt again."

(Say sadly,)

Provoked and angered God did reply,

"Because of your sin in this land

you will die!"

(Raise voice!)

"Only Caleb and Joshua the land will see,

because they have wholly followed me!"

(Point up.)

From Numbers 13,14, Deuteronomy 1   

Learn to Discern Granny: S Is for Search It Out: ABC: Deuteronomy for Me!: Raising a Caleb Kid in a Disrupted World (whputnam00.blogspot.com)                                                        

Caleb Was Courageous, Caleb Was Strong! (Z)

Caleb was courageous, Caleb was strong,

Caleb was steady all his life long,

Caleb was an overcomer, an encourager too,

Caleb was faithful, Caleb was true,

Caleb was a winner who wholly obeyed

making him steadfast and unafraid.

Caleb was a conqueror, of whom Scripture records

Caleb fully and faithfully followed his Lord.

Yes, Caleb was given some land to possess,

defeating his enemies with great success!

Learn to Discern Granny: Z Is for Zero in on It! ABC: Deuteronomy for Me! Raising a Caleb Kid in a Disrupted World (whputnam00.blogspot.com)

                                                                           

The Bible (A)

The Old Testament  

(Left palm up.)

and New Testament

(Right palm up.)

are parts one and two

(Shake each palm.)

that make up our Bible--

(Bring palms together.)

God's word so true!

(Lift 'Bible' above head.)

                                  

Yes, We Should! (A)

We should abhor evil

because that's bad.

(Say decisively.)

Yes, we should!

(Wag finger.)

We should stick to

that which is good!

(Emphasize good.)

Yes, we should!

(Wag finger.)

                          

Don't Be Snared! (A)

If you find yourself

in a snare,

Don't go there!

Instead, you should 

avoid evil and 

cleave to the good!    

 Learn to Discern Granny: A Is For Abhor It! (whputnam00.blogspot.com)                    

Bless Who? (B)

Bless who?

The Jewish people.

Honor who?

The Jewish people.

Pray for who?

The Jewish people.

This do, for God says:

"Pray for the peace

of Jerusalem!"*    

*Last line: Ps.122:6

Have Israel's Blessings  (B)

         Gone Away?

Have Israel's blessings gone away

to be given to the church today?

No, no, no!  They never did!

As Romans declares, "God forbid!"

Learn to Discern Granny: B Is for Bless It! (whputnam00.blogspot.com)

                                                  

Respect Elderly Parents!  (C)

Respect elderly parents.

Honor them.

Don't neglect them.

Don't reject them.

YOU respect them.

It's the godly thing to do!                                  

The Ten Rules Rhyme (C)

Hey, hey, we've begun.  Can you say rule number one?

"Thou shalt have no other gods before me."

Hey, hey, you and you.  Can you say rule number two?

"Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image."

Hey, hey, look at me.  Can you say rule number three?

"Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain."

Hey, hey, let's say more.  Can you say rule number four?

"Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy."

Hey, hey, look alive.  Can you say rule number five?

"Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be

long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee."

Hey, hey, your lips fix.  Can you say rule number six?

"Thou shalt not kill."

Hey, hey, look toward heaven.  Can you say rule number seven?

"Thou shalt not commit adultery."

Hey, hey, please don't wait.  Can you say rule number eight?

"Thou shalt not steal."

Hey, hey, you look fine.  Can you say rule number nine?

"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor."

Hey, hey, it's the end.  Can you say rule number ten?

"Thou shalt not covet."  From Exodus 20   Questions: LEP

The Ten Commandments Poem (C)

Ready, set, say: "The Ten Commandments with me today.'

"Thou shalt have no other gods before me."  Not one!*

"Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image."  None!

"Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain." Never!

"Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy."  Forever!

"Honour your father and your mother."  Say, "I will!"

"Thou shalt not kill."  Say, "I won't!"

"Thou shalt not commit adultery."  Don't!

"Thou shalt not steal."  Say, "No deal!"

"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor!"  Do not!

"Thou shalt not covet!"  Anything he's got!

Ten rules, that's the end, can you say them once again?  Exodus 20

Endings: LEP

Recall This Fact! (C)

Recall this fact!

Don't add or subtract

from God's word,

but leave it intact!    

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D Is for Do It! (D)

D is for do it,

should do, shall do,

do so, do no,

can do too,

do this, do that,

to name a few,

do them, do after,

do all, do ye,

so many dos in

Deuteronomy!

                        

God's Word (D)

God's word

isn't far off. No!

(Shake head.)

God's word isn't

high or low,

(Point up, down.)

God's word is

very near 

in your mouth,

and heart-- 

right here.

(Point to mouth,

self.)

SO DO IT!

(Say loudly.)

                         

From Deut. 30:12-14

Do This, Do That! (D)

All through Deuteronomy

Moses did say,
"Do this, do that, listen,

obey!"

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Fear Not! (F)

If you're afraid of the battle,

fear not!

If you're afraid of the enemy,

fear not!

If you're faint-hearted and jittery,

fear not!

If you're scared to assemble,

fear not!

If you begin to tremble,

fear not!

For the Lord your God will

fight for you, so fear not!                                             

From Deuteronomy 20:3-4

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G-o-o-d Spells Good (G)

G-o-o-d spells good,

L-a-n-d spells land,

S-h-o-u-l-d spells should,

When you get to

the good land

you should b-l-e-s-s

the Lord! 

From Deuteronomy 8:10                                  

Bless the Lord! (G)

When you've multiplied and your needs

have been supplied,

then bless the Lord for the good land

He hath given you, and say thanks!

Don't forget!

When you've gotten wealth and have

good health,

then bless the Lord for the good land

He hath given you, and say thanks!

Don't forget!

                                                        

From Deuteronomy 8

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An Itty Bitty Word (H)

In the Bible there's

an itty-bitty word

you mustn't miss

and that itty-bitty

word is this, this,

this--if!

 

In the Bible there's

an itty-bitty word

you mustn't miss

and that itty-bitty

word is this, this,

this--it!                              

G Is for God Calling (H)

G is for God Calling

a book title to know

from which Jesus Calling

began to flow.

C Is for Channeling

C is for channeling

a practice you'll find

inserts deceiving thoughts

into one's mind.   

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God Led the Way  (I)

God led the way.

He parted the waters.

(The Jordan!)

God set the bounds.

He ordered the borders.

(Their tribe places!)

God made the plans.

He gave them their lands.

(Their inheritance!)

God leads us too.

He'll take us through!

(He promised!)

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Moses Was the Judge, Moses Was the Jury (J)

Moses was the judge, Moses was the jury,

Moses was tired, and Moses was weary.

Then Jethro his father-in-law Moses did tell,

"Choose men with understanding, and wisdom

as well--to help you judge.  And Moses listened!

From: Deuteronomy 1 and Exodus 18                                 

Deuteronomy J Words (J)

Big J, little j,

What begins with Jj?

Joshua, Jeshurun, journey,

judge n' judgments too;

Judah, Jacob, Jordan--

just to name a few!   

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Josiah Did Right!  (K)

  Action Rhyme

Evil crept in.

Kings did sin.

Josiah did right

in God's sight!

Every day

he swept

evil away.

Josiah did right

in God's sight!

God's house

needed repair.

Josiah sent men

to work in there.

Josiah did right

in God's sight!

Josiah wept as

God's word

was read.

Then he obeyed

just what it said.

Josiah did right

in God's sight!

Josiah kept 

all of the law.

He read it aloud 

to the big 

and the small.

Josiah did right

in God's sight!

Josiah did his

part turning to

God with all

his heart.

Josiah did right

in God's sight!

                  

Detailed motions given

in lesson!

Deuteronomy K (K)

        Words

In Deuteronomy

some Kk words 

that you'll see 

are keep, kept, kite,

kill, know, knew,
king, kingdom, kind,

Kadesh too,

Ten Kk words

that you'll find,

Yes, ten Kk words

to keep in mind!                           

Be a Keeper!  (K)

Be a keeper:

a commandment keeper,

a do what you say keeper,

a promise keeper,

an I'll obey keeper,

a God's word keeper,

a do what's right keeper,

with all your might keeper!

Be a keeper! 

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Speak the Word!  (M)

Speak the word,

every day of the week,

every day of the year--

speak the word

in your child's ears!                             

M Is for Model It (M)

M is for model it,

godly examples we,

every day as parents

must strive to be!                              

The Oval Table  (M)

The oval table* heard

God's word read,

daily prayers said,

the family at a meal,

the things they did feel,

words of the young,

'n words of the old--

all sorts of stories

in Father's household.

                              LEP

* From My Father's House-

Corrie Ten Boom

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The Seven Nations (N)

     Action Rhyme

 

Seven nations all around Israel,

Seven nations ending with "ites:"

The Hittites, Gergashites, Amorites,

Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and

Jebusites.

Seven nations that did not do right,

Seven nations God's people must fight,

Seven nations all around Israel.

Seven nations named in Deuteronomy,

Seven nations filled with idolatry,

Seven nations pagan as can be,

Seven nations full of abominations,

Seven nations against God's people

arrayed,

Seven nations of whom God said,

"Do not be afraid!"  From Deut.7*

                                                       

*  Find motions in the "N Is for Notice

It" Lesson.

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Observe to Do It!  (O)

O is for observe,

T is for to,

D is for do,

I is for it,

Observe to do it!

Do what?

Obey God today!   

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I Must Trust the Lord!  (P)

I must not trust in my bow,

I must not trust in my sword,

I must not trust in myself,

For I must trust the Lord!*

                                       

* From Psalm 44:6,7

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Be Ready!  (Q)

Learn: Prepare!

Discern: Beware!

Heed: Be careful!

Read: Be prayerful!

Obey: Be steady!

Today: Be ready 

always to give an 

answer to all that

ask you a reason of

the hope that's in you!"*

                               

* End of poem: From I Peter 3:15

Your Task  (Q)

It's your task to ask questions,

It's your quest to test Scripture,

It's your duty to stay steady,

It's your job to be ready to

answer questions!  It's Biblical!                                            

Now Israel, What Does  (Q)

the Lord Require of You?

Now Israel, what does

the Lord require today?

He desires that you:

Fear God, walk in his ways,

love God, serve him always,

n' keep God's commands

for you own good. O, Israel, 

you should, yes, you should! 

                                     

From: Deut.10:13,14 

When Your Child  (Q)

Asks a Question

When your child

asks a question

what will you say?

Will you be ready

to respond the 

right way?

Therefore, today

get ready, prepare;

get into the Word

for the answers

are there!      

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What Mean  (R)

These Stones?

What mean

these stones

that I can see?

How did they

a memorial

come to be?
   Tell me!               

Orator Man  (R)

Orator Man

with megaphone

at a Gettysburg

memorial zone

telling its story;

small girl, sitting

still as a stone,

listening never

to forget Orator

Man with megaphone

ever!                    

Memorial Stones  (R)

Memorial stones are 

remembering zones,

Memorial statues are

remembering places,

where with uplifted faces

we listen to stories

told by rememberers

who remind us of the past.                                    

Remember What God Did! (R)

At every chance

Moses did say,

"Remember what

God did yesterday

in Egypt."*            

*at Horeb, Red Sea etc.

Remember!  (R)

God shook the sea,

God shook the river,

They did quake,

They did quiver,

At God's command

they did obey

opening up to make

a way for his people

to cross over!                           

Have You Read?  (R)

Have you read?

The Red Sea saw it.

The Red Sea fled.

Remember it!

God did it!

Have you read

the Scripture said

the Jordan was

driven back?

Remember it!

God did it! *               

* From: Psalm 114:3

Make An Eternal Impact! (R)

Do you wish to make

an eternal impact?

Then, leave history intact.

Share its flaws, share its facts.

Share its stories, share its truths.

Discuss them with your youths.

Stone Stackers (R)

Stone stackers

everywhere

infusing stones

with their prayers,

Stone stackers

clearing their mind,

stacking stones

that they find,

stone stackers

calming their mind,

stacking stones

they call divine,

Stone stackers

assembling stone stacks

here and there--beware!  

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Mini-Mark-Gospel  (S)

Vins' treasure book

Mini-Mark-Gospel--

Fit the palm book,

Sewn in the shirt book,

Hidden from sight book-

Mini-Mark-Gospel.

Vins' treasure book

Mini-Mark-Gospel-

Hidden in nooks book,

Shared with murderers,

and crooks book-

Mini-Mark-Gospel.

Vins' treasure book

Mini-Mark-Gospel-

Better than gold book,

Never grow old book,

Best story told book-

Mini-Mark-Gospel!!*

                           

*Poem about The Gospel

in Bonds story.

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These My Words! (T)

Say what?  These my words!

Lay up what?  These my words!

Obey what?  These my words!

Teach them!

Find what?  These my words!

Bind what?  These my words!

Mind what?  These my words!

Teach them!

Write what?  These my words!

Recite what?  These my words!

Delight in what?  These my words!

Teach them! *  

*From:  Deut. 11:18,19

Moses (T)

Moses: teacher, prayer, sayer

of these words: "Give ear, hear!"

Moses: speech maker, writer, reciter

of these words: "Let my teaching

fall like rain again and again."

Moses: prophet, preparer, declarer of

these words: "Proclaim the name of

the LORD; ascribe ye greatness unto

our God."*                        

                                                   

* From Deuteronomy 32:1-3

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Who Can Utter?  (U)

Who can utter, who can declare 

Bible words everywhere? I can!

Who can utter, who can share

Bible words everywhere?  You can!

Who can utter, who can air

Bible words everywhere?  We can!

Who can utter, who can speak

Bible words every day of the week? Us!

Motions:  Point to self; to others, to group.

Great for circle time!

Think About It!  (U)

When in your Bible 

a scripture you find:

(Palms up to make

'Bible.')

Use your eyes, read it!

(Look down as if 

reading it.)

Use your lips, speak it!

(Point to lips.)

Then use your mind--

think about it!

(Pat head.  Raise voice!)     

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Celebrate the Bible! (V)

Celebrate the Bible 

with a boom, boom, boom.

Celebrate the Bible

march around the room.

Celebrate the Bible

with a ring, ring, ring.

Celebrate the Bible;

Praise the Lord and sing.

Celebrate the Bible

with a cheer, cheer, cheer.

Celebrate the Bible

every day of the year!                               

Be Wise!  (V)

Be wise what you

put before your eyes,

(Point to eyes.)

Be wise what you

hear with your ears.

(Point to ears.)

Cling to wholesome

things!

(Hug self.)

Vow now to do it!

(Shake finger; raise voice!)                                    

A Prayer to Pray (V)

Dear Lord:

"I vow now today

to be wise, to obey,

and not to allow

'any wicked thing

before my eyes.'"*

Amen

                       

*From Psalm 101:3a

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Will You?  It's Your Decision (W)

Here's a decision you must make:

Will you follow the Lord?
What path will you take?

Will you fear the Lord all your days?

Will you trust Him wholly,

and walk in his ways?  Will you?

                                                     

This Day: Choose Life, 

Choose Good!  (W)

This day--

Love God always.

Choose life,

choose good.

You should!

This day--

Walk in God's ways.

Choose life,

choose good.

You should!

This day--Turn not away!

Choose life,

choose good.

You should!*

                                   

From Deuterony 30:15-20

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This Day Know Ye (X)

This day know ye--

his greatness,

his mighty hand,

his stretched-out arm,

his miracles,

his acts you did* see--

this day know ye!

*  do, will  From Deut.

11:2,3

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What's a Yad? (Y)

A yad*

is a rod

used 

to read

about

God.

*Pronounced "yod"

as in God.

At Harvest Time (Y)

At harvest time

when you're aware

stalks of wheat*

you've left there;

leave them for

the stranger,

the fatherless,

and the widow--

to glean from.

From Deuteronomy 24

*Repeat twice more.

substitute "juicy grapes"

or "extra olives" for

"stalks of wheat."

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Inside Your Bible (Z)

Inside your Bible are:

Don't turn aside verses,

Hide in the heart verses,

Abide in the Lord verses

to zero in on.

Every Day (Z)

Every day

zero in on God's way:

the narrow way,

the one way, 

the none other name way,

the Jesus way.

A Plea to Gen Z  (Z)

Gen Z--

Be smart,

do not depart.

Love God with

all your heart!

Love Him, not

    yourself!

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