Come, Follow Me
Old Testament Lesson 33:
August 8–14

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Don’t feel limited to the selection of Psalms or the principles suggested in this outline. Let the Spirit guide you to truths that help you feel closer to the Lord.

Psalms 1: Blessed are the righteous—The ungodly will perish.

Psalms 2: A messianic psalm—The heathen will rage against the Lord’s anointed—The Lord speaks of His Son, whom He has begotten.

Psalms 8: A messianic psalm of David—He says that babes and children praise the Lord—He asks, What is man, that Thou art mindful of him?

Psalms 19: David testifies, The heavens declare the glory of God, the law of the Lord is perfect, and the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

Psalms 20: David prays that the Lord will hear in time of trouble—The Lord saves His anointed.

Psalms 21: A messianic psalm of David—He tells of the glory of the great King—The King will triumph over all His enemies—Their evil designs will fail.

Psalms 22: A messianic psalm of David—He foretells events in the Messiah’s life—The Messiah will say, My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?—They will pierce His hands and feet—He will yet govern among all nations.

Psalms 23: David declares, The Lord is my shepherd.

Psalms 24: David testifies, The earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof, he who has clean hands and a pure heart will ascend unto the hill of the Lord, and the Lord of Hosts is the King of Glory.

Psalms 25: David pleads for truth and asks for pardon—Mercy and truth are for those who keep the commandments.

Psalms 26: David says that he has walked in integrity and obedience—He loves the Lord’s house.

Psalms 27: David says, The Lord is my light and my salvation—He desires to dwell in the house of the Lord forever—He counsels, Wait on the Lord and be of good courage.

Psalms 28: David pleads with the Lord to hear his voice and grant his petitions—David prays, Save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance.

Psalms 29: David counsels, Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness—David sets forth the wonder and power of the voice of the Lord.

Psalms 30: David sings praises and gives thanks to the Lord—David pleads for mercy.

Psalms 31: David trusts in the Lord and rejoices in His mercy—Speaking as the Messiah he says, Into Thine hand I commit my spirit—He counsels, O love the Lord, all ye His Saints, for the Lord preserves the faithful.

Psalms 32: David says, Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputes not iniquity—David acknowledges his sin—He recommends that the righteous be glad in the Lord and rejoice.

Psalms 33: Rejoice in the Lord—Sing unto Him a new song—He loves righteousness and judgment—Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.

Psalms 40: A messianic psalm of David—The Messiah will come and preach righteousness—He will declare salvation—The righteous will say, The Lord be magnified.

Psalms 46: God is our refuge and strength—He dwells in His city, does marvelous things, and says, Be still and know that I am God.

Resources on ChurchofJesusChrist.org

•   Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
•   Come, Follow Me—For Sunday School (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
•   Come, Follow Me—For Primary (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
•   “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” Hymns, no. 108.
•     Thoughts to Keep in Mind: Reading Poetry in the Old Testament
•   What Are the Main Messages in Psalms?, Liahona – Come, Follow Me: Old Testament
•   Psalm 23 The Lord Is My Shepherd, Liahona – Come, Follow Me: Old Testament
•   Psalm 51 What Can Psalm 51 Teach Us about Repentance?, Liahona – Come, Follow Me: Old Testament

Resources on Interpreter Foundation

•   Come, Follow Me Study and Teaching Helps — Lesson 33: Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46, Jonn Claybaugh
•     Audio Roundtable: Come, Follow Me Old Testament Lesson 33 (Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46)

Resources on Other Sites

•   Come, Follow Me Week 32 – Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46, FAIR
•   Book & Chapter Guide: The Psalms, Bible Central
•   Does Psalm 22 Really Say “They Pierced My Hands and My Feet”?, Book of Mormon Central KnoWhy #641
•   Come Follow Me Insights – Psalms 1-46: I Know that My Redeemer Liveth!, Book of Mormon Central
•   Understanding the Psalms (Come, Follow Me: Book of Psalms 1-46), Book of Mormon Central
•   How Can the Psalms Help Us Know the Book of Mormon is God’s Word? (Come, Follow Me: Psalms 1-46), Book of Mormon Central
•   Psalm 23 and the Good Shepherd (Come, Follow Me: Psalms 1-46), Book of Mormon Central
•   Tips for Studying the Book of Psalms (Come, Follow Me: Psalms 1-46), Book of Mormon Central
•   Christ and the Temple in the Book of Psalms (Come, Follow Me: Psalms 1-46), Book of Mormon Central
•   Be Still and Know That I Am God: Psalm 46 (Come, Follow Me: Psalms 1-46), Book of Mormon Central
•   The Promises and Prophecies of Psalm 50 (Come, Follow Me: Psalms 49-86), Book of Mormon Central
•   Finding God’s Love in the Psalms (Come, Follow Me: Psalms 49-86), Book of Mormon Central
•   Psalms 49-86 | Aug 15-21 | Come Follow Me Insights with GENTRI, Book of Mormon Central
•   Finding Praise in the Psalms (Come, Follow Me: Psalms 49-86), Book of Mormon Central
•   Come Follow Me Old Testament Psalms 1-46 (Aug. 8-14) Don’t Miss This, Don’t Miss This
•   Come Follow Me – Psalms 1-22 (Psalms 1-48, part 1): “Sing Praise to Thy Name”, Unshaken
•   Come Follow Me – Psalms 23-48 (Psalms 1-48, part 2): “The Lord Is My Shepherd”, Unshaken
•   Come Follow Me Podcast #33—“God is For Me”, Psalms 1-2; 8; 19-33; 40; 46 , Meridian Magazine
•   August 8–14, 2022 Come, Follow Me Songs, Music for Latter-day Life
•   Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46 – “The Lord Is My Shepherd”, BYU Studies