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
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.
Psalms 21-30
21. The King Trusteth in the Lord 22. Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? 23. The Lord Is My Shepherd 24. Who Shall Ascend? 25. Teach Me Thy Paths 26. Examine Me 27. The Lord Is My Light 28. My Strength and My Shield 29. The Voice of the Lord 30. Joy Cometh in the Morning
Zophar’s Unsearchable God
Zophar declared to Job that it is impossible for us to fully understand God. But that didn't keep him from speaking on God's behalf. Book of Mormon prophets affirm that God is beyond our comprehension but then add that we can come to know Him through revelation.
Will God Indeed Dwell on the Earth?
Solomon asked the searching question at the dedication of the temple, "Will God indeed dwell on earth?" The Book of Mormon provides a definitive answer when the resurrected Savior Jesus Christ visits a group of believers gathered at the temple in the land of Bountiful.
Wives and Concubines
David and Solomon had many wives and concubines. The Old Testament shows us the negative impact of this practice on them. The prophet Jacob in the Book of Mormon adds an important dimension: casualness in intimate relationships causes pain, and God cares about the feelings of His daughters.
I Command You … That Ye Have No King
When Mosiah abolished the monarchy, he cited two principles the Lord had referenced in conjunction with kings in the Old Testament: equality and self-government. The Lord's opposition to monarchy is implicit but not clearly stated in the Old Testament. The Book of Mormon makes that opposition much more clear.
“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.
Seeing the Face of God
The first verse of Doctrine and Covenants 93 lays out a simple formula: Those who follow Christ will come to know Him. He promises that we will "see [His] face and know that [He is]," which implies far more than being in His presence. It means that we will understand and recognize Him.
Thy Calling, Thy Duty
God's callings serve two purposes: giving us opportunities to serve others while simultaneously opening our hearts to receive the sanctifying power of Jesus Christ.