Psalm 23

Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.

The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!

Ask the Questions

Minis/Littles Discussion Questions

What did David write to praise God? (a song)
What job did David have before he was a king? (shepherd)
What animals did David fight off to protect his sheep? (lions and bears)
Why do we not have to be afraid? Who is always with us? (God is always with us.)
Who is our Good Shepherd who gave up His life to save us from sin? (Jesus)
How is Jesus the perfect King? Jesus perfectly rules over everything.

Bigs/Elementary Discussion Questions

David wrote that the Lord renews what? (life, Ps. 23:3)
According to Psalm 23, why didn’t David fear danger? (God was with him, God’s rod and staff
comforted him; Ps. 23:4)
Where did David say he would live? (in the house of the Lord, Ps. 23:6)
What are some ways Jesus is like a good shepherd? Guide kids to think about the ways Jesus gives us what we need. Help kids see that Jesus provides us with protection from our greatest enemies, sin and death. Invite the kids to share ways or times that Jesus has led them to love and obey God.
What are some ways we are like sheep? Discuss the idea that people are “herd” animals. We often want to follow the crowd even if the crowd is going the wrong way. Help kids understand that sheep tend to be animals that are not good at defending themselves against predators. Compare a sheep’s helplessness without a shepherd to our helplessness without Jesus.
How do you feel about God when you hear the words of this psalm? Guide kids to speak openly and honestly about what they think and feel. If kids seem stuck or hesitant, offer up your own feelings about Psalm 23. Encourage kids that there are no wrong answers, and remind them that God would rather they speak honestly than pretend to love Him if they do not yet love Him.