Come Follow Me 34

Come Follow Me Lesson 34

Introduction:

“I Will Declare What He Hath Done for My Soul”

Pay attention to the teachings that resonate with you.

While the Psalmists wrote of their emotions and great distress, they also wrote of their praises to the Lord for His goodness and mercy. How can their writings aid you when you are going through similar trials?

Psalm 86:5 They recognized that God is our Helper and to Him should we turn.

Personal Study: Redemption comes only through Jesus Christ.

God’s messages are for all of us, no matter our station or circumstances. verse 2

All things belong to God. He is the Giver of all good gifts. If we have wealth we should share it. Psalm 62:5–12 

We should trust in God; it is He alone that can redeem us. Psalm 49:6–7

Knowing that God will redeem all of us from the power of the grave, brings me great hope and joy. verse 15

Being poor or rich is really not the important thing. Following God is everything. Proverbs 28:6

Jesus Christ is the Great and the Last Sacrifice. He has atoned for our sins and for us to be resurrected. It is through faith and repentance that He can save us from our sins and bring us back into our Father’s presence. Alma 34:8–17

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/49?lang=eng

Men cannot be ransomed or redeemed by wealth—God alone can redeem a soul from the grave—The glory of a rich man ceases with his death.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.

Vs 1-2 The message of the gospel and the Plan of Salvation is for everyone.

Vs 15 All shall die, rich and poor alike. This life is fleeting and the possessions of it will come to naught. But God will raise us all in the resurrection. We cannot buy salvation. Jesus alone has paid the price.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/50?lang=eng

Asaph speaks of the Second Coming—The Lord accepts the sacrifices of the righteous and will deliver them—Those whose conduct is right will see the salvation of God.

A Psalm of Asaph.

Vs 2-3, 5 We do trust in the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and in the covenants and endowments that we
receive in the Temple. We have faith in Jesus Christ and that Zion, the Lord's city, will be established.

vs 6-7 Jesus is the Judge of all.

Vs 14-15 Any physical thing that we offer to God, He really doesn't have need of. It all belongs to Him together. He has asked us to offer a broken heart and a contrite Spirit. Doing His will instead of our own is the sacrifice that is most needful.

vs 20-21 The second great commandment is as important to the Lord as the first. We need to treat all people with love and respect.

 

Vs 23 Praise the Lord and do His will. He will save you.

Because of the Savior’s mercy, I can be forgiven of my sins.

How can you relate to David’s plea for mercy? How does the Lord’s atonement make mercy possible for all of us?

 

What does it mean to you to know that the Lord is merciful, full of grace, longsuffering, and compassionate? Psalm 86:5, 13, 15

 

My testimony of Jesus Christ can help others come unto Him.

 

How does our own faith and repentance prepare us to help and teach others how to come unto Him? Psalms 51:13–15; 66:16–17; 71:15–24

 

Who can you invite to come and see? Psalm 66:5

 

How can you talk of His righteousness all the day long? Psalm 71:24

 

What has the Lord done to save you? Psalm 66:16

 

How does our own forgiveness help us be more compassionate to others who need forgiveness too? Mosiah 28:1–4; Alma 26.

 

What does it mean to have a broken heart?

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/51?lang=eng

David pleads for forgiveness after he went in to Bathsheba—He pleads, Create in me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bath-sheba.

12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
When we fully repent, we can again gain full favor with God and feel the joy of His good pleasure.

Vs 17 The offering we need to give is to change from our evil patterns, give up the things that we do wrong, and follow Jesus. We need to sorrow for our sins and have a desire and willingness to change. A broken heart and a contrite Spirit shows that we are sorry and that we honestly want to do what is right.

How Jesus Christ is like a high “rock,” “a shelter for us,”and “a strong tower.” Psalm 61:2–3

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/61?lang=eng

David finds shelter in the Lord, abides in the Lord’s presence, and keeps his own vows.

To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David.

Lovely Psalm

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/62?lang=eng

David praises God as his defense, his rock, and his salvation—The Lord judges men according to their works.

To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.

Vs 1-2, 5-8 Trust in God; wait on Him; He is a Rock and our Defense; do NOT be moved from your faith in Jesus Christ.

Vs 11-12 If you work righteousness, you will receive a righteous reward.

The Lord will help me in my time of urgent need.

When you are distressed, how does it help you to “remember the works of the Lord” and His “wonders of old”? Psalm 77:11
How have you been blessed by setting your hope in God? verse 7

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/63?lang=eng

David thirsts for God, whom he praises with joyful lips.

A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.

Vs 1-8 There is safety and peace in the arms of Jesus.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/64?lang=eng

David prays for safety—The righteous will be glad in heart.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

Vs 10 The righteous will be blessed with joy and gladness.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/65?lang=eng

David speaks of the blessedness of God’s chosen—The Lord sends rain and good things upon the earth.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm and Song of David.

Vs 4 It is such a great blessing to be invited to the house of the Lord and there be endowed with power from on high.

Vs 9-13 If the people's of the earth would repent, all the earth would be blessed in abundance.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/66?lang=eng

Praise and worship the Lord—He tests and tries men—Sacrifices are to be offered in His house.

To the chief Musician, A Song or Psalm.

Vs 1-2, 20 God has always heard the prayers of His people.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/69?lang=eng

A messianic psalm of David—The zeal of the Lord’s house has eaten Him up—Reproach has broken His heart—He is given gall and vinegar to drink—He is persecuted—He will save Zion.

To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, A Psalm of David.

Vs 13-20 Because of Jesus Christ's sacrifice and atonement for us, He knows our needs intimately; and He will bless and heal us when we come to Him in faith and with repentance.

Vs 21 A prophecy of Jesus on the cross.

Vs 29-36 The Lord is redeeming His people Israel. Zion will again be established on the earth.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/70?lang=eng

David proclaims, Let God be magnified.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance.

Vs 1 Make haste to help me. Hear my cry. Deliver me.

What should I “make … known to my children”? Psalm 78:5

What wonderous works have set your hopes on the Lord? Psalms 71:17; 78:7

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/71?lang=eng

David praises God with thanksgiving—Who is like unto the Lord!

Vs 1-5 From my infancy, I have been taught to trust in the Lord. I know that He has and that He will continue to deliver me.

Vs 15-17 Spend your life in declaring the Gospel of Jesus Christ and our Father's Plan of Salvation.

Vs 22-24 Praise the Lord continually and never cease to testify of Him.

Psalm 72 was written by David about his son Solomon, but much of it can also apply to Jesus Christ.

How are you helping to bring pass your desire that the whole earth be filled with the glory of the Lord? Psalm 72:19 Doctrine and Covenants 65:2

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/72?lang=eng

David speaks of Solomon, who is made a type of the Messiah—He will have dominion—His name will endure forever—All nations will call him blessed—The whole earth will be filled with the glory of the Lord.

A Psalm for Solomon.

Vs 17-29 Jesus Christ lives, is Eternal, and brings salvation to His children.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/77?lang=eng

The righteous cry unto the Lord—They remember the wonders of old, how He redeemed the sons of Jacob and led Israel like a flock.

To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of Asaph.

Vs 1 Our Heavenly Father hears our cries and knows the sincerity of our hearts.

Vs 6-9 Even when the Lord requires us a time-out to repent, we should remember Him and praise Him. He has not forgotten or forsaken us.

Vs 10-15 Turn to the Lord and remember Him. He has redeemed Israel and Joseph. He is gathering His elect.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/78?lang=eng

The Israelites are to teach the Lord’s law to their children—Disobedient Israel provoked the Lord in the wilderness—The Egyptian plagues are recounted—The Lord chooses and blesses Judah and David.

Maschil of Asaph.

Vs 4-7 Remember the words of the Lord and His covenant. Teach them to your children. Wear them on your hearts.

RECOUNTING of Jewish History

Vs 37-38 Aren't you so thankful for the loving-kindness of the Lord? He grants us the opportunity to grow and repent and live.

This verse could inspire a discussion about events of the Restoration of the gospel—Psalm 85:11—how the Book of Mormon is truth that “[sprang] out of the earth” and how heavenly messengers came “down from heaven” (see also Moses 7:62).

Video “Preparation of Joseph Smith: Tutored by Heaven”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/85?lang=eng

The Lord speaks peace to His people—Truth will spring out of the earth (the Book of Mormon), and righteousness will look down from heaven.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.

Entire Psalm is a good one. Because of the covenant, God is again gathering His people. They are being turned to Him through faith and repentance, and they will again have the blessings of the covenant.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/86?lang=eng

David implores God for mercy and is saved from the lowest hell—The Lord is good and generous in mercy—All nations will worship before Him.

A Prayer of David.

Vs 11-12 David was redeemed from his own fall from grace, and so can all of us be who have faith in Jesus Christ, repent, are baptized, and receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost; and then continue faithful to the end; then the Lord will grant us the Gift of Eternal Life. (I'm still not sure if David will attain to Eternal Life, but I hope he will, through the mercy and loving-kindness of the Son of God and of God our Father.)