101: No Wicked Thing 102: Thou Art the Same 103: As a Father 104: How Manifold Are Thy Works! 105: He Hath Remembered His Covenant 106: They Soon Forgat His Works 107: Oh That Men Would Praise the Lord! 108: My Heart Is Fixed 109: Let Them Curse, but Bless Thou 110:The Order of Melchizedek
Psalms 91-100
91. My Refuge 92. Flourishing 93. Mightier Than Many Waters 94. He That Planted the Ear 95. Harden Not Your Hearts 96. Let the Earth Be Glad 97. Zion Heard 98. Let the Floods Clap Their Hands 99. He Is Holy 100. Jubilate Deo
Psalms 61-70
61. The Rock that Is Higher 62. My Rock and My Salvation 63. Early and Late 64. Arrows 65. Clothed Pastures, Covered Valleys 66. Come and See; Come and Hear 67. Let the Nations Be Glad 68. Sinai, Bashan, and the Sanctuary 69. The Zeal of Mine House 70. Make Haste
I Will Declare What He Hath Done for My Soul
Last week, I wrote about Psalms 1-50 — 10 psalms per day, M-F. This week, I'm writing about Psalms 51-100. In this presentation from Brigham Young University last October, I discuss how Alma used Psalm 95 in his second Ammonihah sermon. Like Alma, we can incorporate these poetic expressions of devotion into our own worship.
Anointed but Not Proven
David was young when he was anointed king. Numerous years of hardship intervened before he actually became king. Those years allowed him to grow and to prove himself. Trials and temptations can prepare us to fill roles that God has already chosen for us.
“They Shall Be Upon Aaron’s Heart”
Priests in ancient Israel were teachers with accountability for the spiritual welfare of their people. Their vestments and ordinances were intended to help the people become holy. As Jacob and Alma explained in the Book of Mormon, priesthood is ultimately a call to purity through Christ.
“I Have a Work for Thee”
We all want to be valued, not in the abstract, but for the genuine contributions we can make. God therefore increases our sense of self-worth by giving us assignments to help Him with His work.
Why Does Tithing Promote Unity?
In ancient Israel and in modern times, tithing is both an act of devotion to God and an expression of belonging to His church. The blessings of tithing promised by Malachi are collective blessings, and as we all donate, we build a united covenant community.
Principles of Priesthood Power from Doctrine and Covenants 107
Four principles for receiving and exercising priesthood power. 1. The priesthood is the Order of Christ. 2. The priesthood helps us have stronger relationships. 3. The priesthood is exercised by united groups. 4. Priesthood holders are accountable to learn and fulfill their responsibilities.
King of Righteousness, King of Peace
The first priest mentioned in the Bible is Melchizedek, whose name means "King of righteousness." He led the city of Salem, which means "peace." According to Alma, he served as a type of Christ by serving "under his father," working hard to persuade the people to repent, and consequently helping them find peace.