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Psalm 23 Song

Bible Memory Verse Songs

Day 133of 180
Week 27of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn and memorize Psalm 23:1 through musical repetition

2

Understand the metaphor of God as a shepherd

3

Develop confidence in singing Scripture-based songs

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 23:1

“Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

— Psalm 23:1 (WEB)

The verse provides a powerful image of God's care and provision, perfect for teaching children about God's love

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Memory verse card
  • Simple musical instrument (optional)
  • BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Paper and crayons
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap previous memory verse songs and introduce today's special Psalm 23 song

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about remembering Bible verses through music yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain the meaning of Psalm 23:1 and demonstrate the song melody

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • A shepherd takes care of sheep, just like God takes care of us
  • When the verse says 'I shall not want', it means God provides everything we need
  • Music helps us remember important truths about God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does a shepherd do for sheep?
  • How does God take care of us like a shepherd?
3Activity: Shepherd's Song Learning (10 min)
singing practice

Learn and practice the Psalm 23:1 song with hand motions

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to the BibleMouse Song Collection version of Psalm 23:1
  2. Practice singing the verse with simple hand motions
  3. Create a drawing of a shepherd caring for sheep while singing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on just the first line of the verse

Challenge: Learn additional verses of Psalm 23

4Closing (3 min)

Review the song and discuss its meaning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does 'Yahweh is my shepherd' mean?
  • How can we remember this verse?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll practice sharing our Scripture songs with others

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Psalm 23 is a beloved passage about God's care and protection

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Sing slowly and clearly
  • Use enthusiastic hand motions to engage the child
  • Encourage repeated practice
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find the metaphorical language challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to connect the shepherd metaphor with God's love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a shepherd and sheep craft from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Act out being sheep and a shepherd to reinforce the lesson

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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