Come Follow Me Reading: Psalms 3-7, 9-18, 34-39, 41-45, 47-48

Come Follow Me Reading: Psalms 3-7, 9-18, 34-39, 41-45, 47-48

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/3?lang=eng

David cries unto the Lord and is heard—Salvation is of the Lord.

A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/4?lang=eng

David pleads for mercy—He counsels, Put your trust in the Lord.

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.

Vs 4 It's okay to reflect, look inward and upward, and seek inspiration as we are winding down and relaxting on our beds.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/5?lang=eng

David asks the Lord to hear his voice—The Lord hates workers of iniquity—He blesses and shields the righteous.

Vs 11-12 Joy will be found be those who trust in the Lord and let God prevail in their lives.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/6?lang=eng

David cries unto the Lord for mercy—He asks to be healed and saved.

To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.

Vs 6-7 Similar words in the Psalm of Nephi.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/7?lang=eng

David trusts in the Lord, who will judge the people—God is angry with the wicked.

Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the Lord, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite.

 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/9?lang=eng

A messianic psalm of David—He praises the Lord for rebuking the nations—The Lord will judge the world in righteousness—He will dwell in Zion—The wicked will be sent to hell.

To the chief Musician upon Muth-labben, A Psalm of David.

 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/10?lang=eng

David speaks of various acts of the wicked—God is not in their thoughts—But the Lord is King forever and ever—He will judge the fatherless and oppressed.

Vs 1 This is similar at first to the Psalm of Joseph Smith.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/11?lang=eng

David rejoices that the Lord is in His holy temple—The Lord tests the righteous and hates the wicked.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/12?lang=eng

David decries flattering lips and proud tongues—He says, The words of the Lord are pure words.

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

Vs 6 The words of the Lord and indeed pure. There is no deceit or dishonor with the Lord.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/13?lang=eng

David trusts in the Lord’s mercy and rejoices in His salvation.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

Vs 1-2 This is often the cry of the faithful saints who are persecuted because of their faithfulness. But the Lord will never forget us. He will come to us.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/14?lang=eng

David says, The fool has said in his heart, there is no God—Israel will rejoice in the day of restoration.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

Vs 7 The Lord has always promised to gather Israel. It is happening in our day.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/15?lang=eng

David asks, Who will dwell in the Lord’s holy hill?—He answers, The righteous, the upright, and those with integrity.

A Psalm of David.

This is one to learn!

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/16?lang=eng

A messianic psalm of David—He rejoices in the Saints who are on the earth, in his own future redemption from hell, in the fact that God will not suffer His Holy One (the Messiah) to see corruption, and in the fulness of joy that is found in the Lord’s presence.

Michtam of David.

Vs 10-11 David rejoiced in the Lord's forgiveness. The Lord is mighty to save.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/17?lang=eng

David pleads with the Lord to hear his voice and to preserve him from men of the world—David hopes to behold the Lord’s face in righteousness.

A Prayer of David.

Vs 2 What does this mean? "let thine eyes behold the things that are equal."

Vs 10 How does idleness and gluttonness keep us from progressing?

Vs 15 We will be resurrected in the likeness of the Lord.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/18?lang=eng

David praises the Lord for His greatness and preserving care—The Lord’s way is perfect—The Lord has given marvelous blessings—David testifies, The Lord lives, and blessed be my Rock.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who spake unto the Lord the words of this song in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said,

Vs 1-3 It is important for us to remember to call upon the Lord in God times and in bad.

Vs 30-32 God is perfect in strength, power, and might. When He is with us, we will prevail.

Vs 46-50 If we are faithful and true to the Lord, He will always deliver us.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/34?lang=eng

David blesses the Lord at all times—He counsels, Keep your tongue from evil; do good and seek peace—He says that not one of the Messiah’s bones will be broken.

A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.

Vs 8-9 Always choose the Lord and His righteousness. It will be food and drink, power and strength to you.

Vs 11-15 Come, ye children of the Lord.

Vs 20 When he was crucified, none of his bones were broken.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/35?lang=eng

David complains of his enemies and their wrong dealings—He asks the Lord to judge him according to his righteousness.

A Psalm of David.

Vs 9-14 Love your enemies. Do good to them that hate you. The Lord will please your cause and take care of you. Accept the portion the Lord is now willing to give you. If you do so with thankful heart, in the end you will receive just recompense. You will be given eternal life.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/361?lang=eng

David praises the Lord for His mercy, His righteousness, and His loving kindness—The fountain of life is with the Lord.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord.

Vs 5-10 The Lord is righteous and worthy of all our praise.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/37?lang=eng

David counsels, Trust in the Lord and do good—Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him—Cease from anger and forsake wrath—The meek will inherit the earth—The Lord loves justice and does not forsake His Saints.

A Psalm of David.

Vs 3-11 Trust in the Lord and be not moved from him by the wickedness of others. Do you allow angry and revenge to enter in your heart. Focus on the Lord, your covenant, and His promises to you.

Vs 16 Be content with what the Lord gives you. All good gifts come from God.

Vs 18 No matter what happens in this life, if we are righteous we will be given the gift of eternal life.

Vs 23-31, 34, 37, 39-40 Learn to walk with the Lord, and He will always walk with you.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/38?lang=eng

David sorrows for his sins—They rest as a disease upon him—He asks the Lord to be compassionate.

A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance.

Vs 10 Sin lessens the Light of Christ that is within us. It can darken our hopes. But we can repent and regain favor with God.

Vs 15 Our progression starts with the doctrine of Christ. The first step is to have faith in Him.

Vs 17-18 Our second step is to recognize and acknowlege our sins, to pray for help and forsake them. Repentance is a wonderful gift.

Vs 21-22 When we repent, and re-establish our covenant with the Lord, we will again be blessed to have His Light and the Spirit with us. He will forgive and bless us. Repentance is the second step.

The third step is baptism, or renewing our covenants through the sacrament.

The fourth step is receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost either after baptism, or again when we repent and are sanctified through His love and grace.

The fifth step is continuing to stay on the covenant path and do what He asks us to do.

The final step is being received into His good please and His presence. We can gain eternal life through faith in Him.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/39?lang=eng

David seeks to control his tongue—Man is altogether vanity—He is a stranger and a sojourner on the earth.

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

 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/41?lang=eng

A messianic psalm of David—Blessed is he who considers the poor—The treachery of Judas is foretold.

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

Vs 1-4 Pure religion and undefiled is to take care of the poor and needy. The Lord will see to all of our needs if we are concerned with meeting the needs of others.

Vs 10-13 The Lord will always be our Best Friend and Helper, if we seek to follow Him and do His will.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/42?lang=eng

The souls of the righteous thirst for God—The wicked say, Where is your God?

To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah.

Vs 5, 8-9, 11 Sometimes in life we are cast down. Sometimes we don't even know why. We need to turn to the Lord and feel of His strength and receive of His loving kindness for us.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/43?lang=eng

The righteous praise God and cry, Send out Thy light and Thy truth.

Vs 2, 5 Like Nephi, the other Psalmnists exerperienced being cast down, and prayed for God to lift them up.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/44?lang=eng

The Saints praise the Lord and boast in His name forever—They are persecuted, maligned, and considered as sheep for the slaughter.

To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, Maschil.

Vs 26 Though Israel has been scattered many times, it is the Lord's good pleasure to gather them. The gathering of Israel is taking place all around us.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/45?lang=eng

A messianic psalm—The Messiah is fairer than the children of men—He is anointed with the oil of gladness above His fellows—His name will be remembered in all generations.

To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.

 Vs 1 Great metaphor and imagery: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

Vs 6-7 God is our Father and He has given covenant Israel great favors among all people.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/47?lang=eng

The Lord is King over all the earth—Sing praises to His name, for He reigns over all.

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

Vs 1 Rejoice greatly in the worship of the Lord.

Vs 6-7 Sing praises to God.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/48?lang=eng

Zion, the city of God, the joy of the whole earth, will be established forever.

A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah.

Vs 1-2 Zion is the City of our God, and it will be established forever; rest of Psalm