January 15
Lesson 7 (KJV)
Praise God the Provider
Devotional Reading: Psalm 66:1–5
Background Scriptures: Psalms 65; 67:6, 7
Psalm 65
1 Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed.
2 O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.
3 Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away.
4 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
5 By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea:
6 Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power:
7 Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.
8 They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.
9 Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it.
10 Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly: thou settlest the furrows thereof: thou makest it soft with showers: thou blessest the springing thereof.
11 Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.
12 They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side.
13 The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.
Key Verse
By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea.
—Psalm 65:5
Creation: A Divine Cycle
Unit 2: Praise from and for God’s Creation
Lessons 5–9
Lesson Aims
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. List ways the earth is a testimony to God’s creative power.
2. Compare and contrast the perceived source of material bounty from the viewpoints of the psalmist and today’s culture.
3. Sing a hymn or worship song that praises God as provider and sustainer.
Lesson Outline
Introduction
A. Waiting for Rain
B. Lesson Background
I. People’s Praise (Psalm 65:1–4)
A. Because God Hears (vv. 1, 2)
Taking Vows Seriously
B. Because God Purges (v. 3)
C. Because God Blesses (v. 4)
II. Psalmist’s Analysis (Psalm 65:5–8)
A. How God Answers (vv. 5–7)
B. What God Reveals (v. 8)
III. God’s Blessings (Psalm 65:9–13)
A. On the Land (vv. 9, 10)
Prayer Tendencies
B. On the Flocks (vv. 11–13)
Conclusion
A. Wrong Path
B. Right Path
C. Prayer
D. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Canaanite
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Kay-nun-ite.
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iniquities
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in-ik-wu-teez.
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panentheism
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pah-nen(t)-thee-izum.
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pantheism
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pan(t)-thee-ih-zum.
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Sion (or Zion)
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Zi-un.
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What Do You Think?
What steps can we take to improve our praise?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ In inviting God to be the audience
■ In clarifying purpose(s)
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
What can we do to ensure that sin does not hinder worship?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Considering the seriousness of sin
■ Considering how sin is conquered
■ Regarding sins committed against you
■ Regarding sins you commit
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
What would you say to someone for whom relief from a violent force of nature came about only after his or her house was destroyed?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ If victim reasons that God is evil or powerless
■ If victim reasons that randomly destructive forces of nature prove there is no God
■ If victim says the loss is punishment for sin
Krause, Mark S. et al. “Praise God the Provider.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2016–2017. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson, Jim Eichenberger, and Margaret K. Williams. Vol. 64. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2016–2017. 174. Print.
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