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5. Dive Deeper: Shout for Joy (Psalm 100:1-2)
- Collected Joys
- Oct 26
- 4 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
About our Dive Deeper Series
Welcome! This post accompanies our newest book, Memory Verses in Action —created to help kids not only memorize Scripture but also live it out in daily life.
Each post of our Dive Deeper series includes extra resources for every verse in the book—featuring activities, songs, teaching videos, and reflection questions to help kids understand and apply God’s Word.
To learn more about the book and explore all the available resources, click here.
Dive Deeper: Psalm 100:1-2
“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” — Psalm 100:1–2 (NIV)
In these verses, kids learn that worship is one of the best ways we can show our love for God. The Bible tells everyone—every person and all of creation—to praise the Lord with joy. When we sing, shout, and worship with thankful hearts, it reminds us of God’s goodness and helps us focus on His greatness instead of our worries.
Activity Idea: Praise Parade
Have your child create their own “Praise Parade” to celebrate God’s goodness! Give them simple instruments—like homemade shakers, drums, or even pots and wooden spoons—and march around singing or shouting short phrases like “God is good!” and “Praise the Lord!”
Talk afterward about how worship can be joyful and expressive, just like Psalm 100 describes.
Additional Discussion Topics and Questions
Use these topics and questions to help your child think about what worship means and how they can praise God every day.
It can be helpful to break this verse down into four big truths:
1. Everyone is invited to praise God. “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth” means all people, everywhere, are called to worship Him! God deserves praise from every voice and nation.
2. Worship God with gladness. We can praise God joyfully because He is good, faithful, and loving. Worship isn’t just about singing—it’s about having a thankful heart that shows joy in how we live.
3. Come before God with joy. When we spend time with God through prayer, singing, or reading His Word, we can come with joy because He loves us and welcomes us.
4. Our joy comes from who God is. We can be joyful no matter what because God never changes. His love gives us lasting joy that doesn’t depend on our circumstances.
Additional discussion questions:
Why do you think God loves it when we praise Him?
What’s your favorite way to praise God? (singing, shouting, playing an instrument, praying, drawing, etc.)
What’s your favorite song about God or Jesus?
How can you praise God today?
How does the earth “shout to the Lord”?
What are the Psalms?
In Bible times, how did God’s people praise Him? (refer to the Did You Know section)
🎶 Song / Video
Here’s a fun and energetic way for kids to learn Psalm 100:1–3! This Seeds Kids Worship video combines music, movement, and hand motions to help children memorize and celebrate God’s Word with joy. Singing Scripture is one of the best ways to hide it in our hearts—and this song reminds us to worship the Lord with gladness and come before Him with joyful songs. (Please note that this video is for personal use only. If you would like to use it for a group or church setting, please go to the video description for details.)
🌟 Closing Thought
Psalm 100 reminds us that worship is joyful! God loves it when we praise Him with singing, shouting, and glad hearts. Whether at home, at church, or in the classroom, we can celebrate God’s goodness every day. Encourage your child to praise God not just through songs, but also through kind actions, gratitude, and joy that shines from the inside out.
✨ Next Dive Deeper:
Proverbs 15:1 – Gentle Words Bring Peace
In the next Dive Deeper, you'll learn how gentle and kind words can calm anger and bring peace to those around us. Kids will discover why our words matter to God and how speaking with love can make a big difference at home, in school, and with friends. You’ll find more resources to help you and your child learn how to use words that honor God and encourage others.
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Our Favorite Kids’ Bibles & Devotionals
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This is one of our top recommendations! All the verses in Memory Verses in Action come from the NIV translation (except for Philippians 4:13), so kids can easily find and follow each passage in this Bible. It’s filled with colorful illustrations, fun facts, and “Live It!” features that help kids apply God’s Word to daily life. This is a great Bible for elementary-aged readers!
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