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Christ, as well as the authors of the New Testament, quoted Psalms more than any other book in the Old Testament. For them, Psalms testified and foretold of Christ and taught His gospel. This week we will study doctrines in Psalms that help us to understand better the joy of turning back to God, how God's love helps us in our most significant times of need, and learn more about the character and attributes of Christ.
Psalms is the most quoted Old Testament book.
Psalms that are quoted in the New Testament
2:1, 2 Acts 4:25, 26
2:7 Acts 13:33; Hebrews 1:5 ; 5:5
2:8, 9 Revelation 2:26, 27; 12:5; 19:15
4:4 Ephesians 4:26
5:9 Romans 3:13
6:3a John 12:27
6:8 Matthew 7:23; Luke 13:27
8:2 Matthew 21:16
8:4-6 Hebrews 2:6-8
8:6 1 Corinthians 15:27; Ephesians 1:22
10:7 Romans 3:14
14:1c, 2b, 3 Romans 3:10-12
16:8.-11 Acts 2:25-28
16:10b Acts 13:35
18:2b Hebrews 2:13
18:49 Romans 15:9
19:4 Romans 10:18
22:1 Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34
22:7 Matthew 27:39; Mark 15:29; Luke 23:35
22:8 Matthew 27:43
22:18 John 19:24; compare Matthew 27:35; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:34
22:22 Hebrews 2:12
24:1 1 Corinthians 10:26 [28]
31:5a Luke 23:46
32:1, 2 Romans 4:7, 8
34:8 1 Peter 2:3
34:12-16 1 Peter 3:10-12
34:20 John 19:36
35:19b John 15:25
36:1b Romans 3:18
37:11a Matthew 5:5
38:11 Luke 23:49
40:6-8 Hebrews 10:5-7
41:9 John 13:18
41:13 Luke 1:68
42:5 Matthew 26:38; Mark 14:34
44:22 Romans 8:36
45:6, 7 Hebrews 1:8, 9
48:2 Matthew 5:35
51:4 Romans 3:4
53:1-3 Romans 3:10-12
55:22 1 Peter 5:7
62:12 Matthew 16:27; Romans 2:6
68:18 Ephesians 4:8
69:4 John 15:25
69:9a John 2:17
69:9b Romans 15:3
69:21 Matthew 27:34, 48; Mark 15:36; Luke 23:36; John 19:28, 29
69:22, 23 Romans 11:9, 10
69:25 Acts 1:20
72:18 Luke 1:68
78:2 Matthew 13:35
78:24 John 6:31
82:6 John 10:34
86:9 Revelation 15:4
88:8 Luke 23:49
89:10 Luke 1:51
89:20 Acts 13:22
90:4 2 Peter 3:8
91:11, 12 Matthew 4:6; Luke 4:10, 11
91:13 Luke 10:19
94:11 1 Corinthians 3:20
94:14 Romans 11:1, 2
95:7-11 Hebrews 3:7-11, 15, 18; 4:1, 3, 5, 7
97:7 Hebrews 1:6
98:3 Luke 1:54
102:25-27 Hebrews 1:10-12
103:17 Luke 1:50
104:4 Hebrews 1:7
105:8, 9 Luke 1:72, 73
106:10 Luke 1:71
106:45 Luke 1:72
106:48 Luke 1:68
107:9 Luke 1:53
109:8 Acts 1:20
109:25 Matthew 27:39
110:1 Matthew 22:44; Mark 12:36; Luke 20:42, 43; Acts 2:34, 35; Hebrews 1:13.
Compare. Matthew 26:64; Mark 14:62; 16:19; Luke 22:69; 1 Corinthians 15:25; Ephesians 1:20; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 1:3; 8:1; 10:12, 13; 12:2; 1 Peter 3:22
110:4 Hebrews 5:6; 6:20; 7:17, 21
111:9a Luke 1:68
111:9c Luke 1:49
112:9 2 Corinthians 9:9
116:10 2 Corinthians 4:13
117:1 Romans 15:11
118:6 Hebrews 13:6
118:22, 23 Matthew 21:42; Mark 12:10, 11; Luke 20:17; Acts 4:11; 1 Peter 2:4, 7
118:25, 26 Matthew 21:9; 23:39; Mark 11:9; Luke 13:35; 19:38; John 12:13
132:5 Acts 7:46
132:11 Acts 2:30
132:17 Luke 1:69
135:14a Hebrews 10:30
140:3b Romans 3:13
143:2b Romans 3:20
146:6 Acts 4:24; 14:15
Jesus used the psalmists’ words when…
Mary used the psalmists’ words when…
Elder David A. Bednar: “The first and natural consequence of trusting in the Savior is repenting and turning away from evil. As we exercise faith in and on the Lord, we naturally turn toward, come unto, and depend upon Him. Thus, repentance is trusting in and relying upon the Redeemer to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves. Each of us must “[rely] wholly upon the merits of him who is mighty to save”(2 Ne. 31:19), because only “through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah” (2 Ne. 2:8) can we become new creatures in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17) and ultimately return to and dwell in the presence of God.” (October Conference, 2018)
Repentance is turning around, or a returning to God. Repentance is facing the Savior, moving toward Him, laying your sins at His feet, relying on His merits by receiving His Atonement and giving yourself wholly, completely to Him. Repentance is exercising your faith in Christ, knowing that He will forgive you and understanding that the ultimate display of your gratitude for His suffering is to receive His forgiveness as a gift, which you could never earn on your own merits.
Elder Neil L. Andersen: “Honesty is at the very heart of spiritual growth. . . . There is no true repentance and no true forgiveness without complete honesty.” (The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, p. 193-94.)
All sin is a form of dishonesty. All sin is a form of self-deception. Therefore, repentance is impossible without complete, and uncompromising honesty with God, with self, with others and the Church.
President Russell M. Nelson: “Joy is powerful, and focusing on joy brings God’s power into our lives. As in all things, Jesus Christ is our ultimate exemplar, “who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross.” (Heb. 12:2) Think of that! In order for Him to endure the most excruciating experience ever endured on earth, our Savior focused on joy!
“And what was the joy that was set before Him? Surely it included the joy of cleansing, healing, and strengthening us; the joy of paying for the sins of all who would repent; the joy of making it possible for you and me to return home—clean and worthy—to live with our Heavenly Parents and families.” ( Joy and Spiritual Survival, October 2016; Quoted by Elder Christofferson, October 2019)
Elder Dale Renlund: “. . . Remember, joyfully and reverently, that the Savior loves to restore what you cannot restore; He loves to heal wounds you cannot heal; He loves to fix what has been irreparably broken; He compensates for any unfairness inflicted on you;and He loves to permanently mend even shattered hearts.” (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/26renlund?lang=eng)
Elder Bruce D. Porter: “Those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit are willing to do anything and everything that God asks of them, without resistance or resentment. We cease doing things our way and learn to do them God’s way instead. In such a condition of submissiveness, the Atonement can take effect and true repentance can occur.” (“A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2007, 32)
Elder Bruce D. Porter: “The Savior’s perfect submission to the Eternal Father is the very essence of a broken heart and a contrite spirit. Christ’s example teaches us that a broken heart is an eternal attribute of godliness. When our hearts are broken, we are completely open to the Spirit of God and recognize our dependence on Him for all that we have and all that we are. The sacrifice so entailed is a sacrifice of pride in all its forms.”
“As in all things, the Savior’s life offers us the perfect example: though Jesus of Nazareth was utterly without sin, He walked through life with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, . . .” (“A Broken Heart, and a Contrite Spirit,” October 2007)
President Henry B. Eyring: “…When we feel the influence of the Holy Ghost, we also can feel that our natures are being changed because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. We feel an increased desire to keep His commandments, to do good, and to deal justly.
“If you have felt the influence of the Holy Ghost you may take it as evidence that the Atonement is working in your life. For that reason and many others, you would do well to put yourself in places and in tasks that invite the promptings of the Holy Ghost. (CES Fireside, 10 Sept. 2006)
Elder Tad. R. Callister: “As our understanding of the Atonement increases, our ability to forgive ourselves and others increases.” (The Infinite Atonement, 197)
Joseph Smith: “All the religious world is boasting of righteousness; it is the doctrine of the devil to retard the human mind, and hinder our progress, by filling us with self-righteousness. The nearer we get to our Heavenly Father, the more we are disposed to look with compassion on perishing souls; we feel that we want to take them upon our shoulders, and cast their sins behind our backs… if you would have God to have mercy on you, have mercy on one another.” (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p.240-241)
Psalms of Encouragement
Teaching Thoughts:
Psalms is the most quoted Old Testament book.
- Psalms (quoted 68 times in the New Testament)
- Isaiah (55 times)
- Deuteronomy (44)
- Genesis (35)
- Exodus (31)
- Leviticus (13)
- Proverbs (8)
- Zechariah (7)
- Jeremiah (5)
- Hosea (5) (Source: http://www.knowableword.com/2013/03/20/top-10-ot-books-quoted-in-nt/)
Psalms that are quoted in the New Testament
2:1, 2 Acts 4:25, 26
2:7 Acts 13:33; Hebrews 1:5 ; 5:5
2:8, 9 Revelation 2:26, 27; 12:5; 19:15
4:4 Ephesians 4:26
5:9 Romans 3:13
6:3a John 12:27
6:8 Matthew 7:23; Luke 13:27
8:2 Matthew 21:16
8:4-6 Hebrews 2:6-8
8:6 1 Corinthians 15:27; Ephesians 1:22
10:7 Romans 3:14
14:1c, 2b, 3 Romans 3:10-12
16:8.-11 Acts 2:25-28
16:10b Acts 13:35
18:2b Hebrews 2:13
18:49 Romans 15:9
19:4 Romans 10:18
22:1 Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34
22:7 Matthew 27:39; Mark 15:29; Luke 23:35
22:8 Matthew 27:43
22:18 John 19:24; compare Matthew 27:35; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:34
22:22 Hebrews 2:12
24:1 1 Corinthians 10:26 [28]
31:5a Luke 23:46
32:1, 2 Romans 4:7, 8
34:8 1 Peter 2:3
34:12-16 1 Peter 3:10-12
34:20 John 19:36
35:19b John 15:25
36:1b Romans 3:18
37:11a Matthew 5:5
38:11 Luke 23:49
40:6-8 Hebrews 10:5-7
41:9 John 13:18
41:13 Luke 1:68
42:5 Matthew 26:38; Mark 14:34
44:22 Romans 8:36
45:6, 7 Hebrews 1:8, 9
48:2 Matthew 5:35
51:4 Romans 3:4
53:1-3 Romans 3:10-12
55:22 1 Peter 5:7
62:12 Matthew 16:27; Romans 2:6
68:18 Ephesians 4:8
69:4 John 15:25
69:9a John 2:17
69:9b Romans 15:3
69:21 Matthew 27:34, 48; Mark 15:36; Luke 23:36; John 19:28, 29
69:22, 23 Romans 11:9, 10
69:25 Acts 1:20
72:18 Luke 1:68
78:2 Matthew 13:35
78:24 John 6:31
82:6 John 10:34
86:9 Revelation 15:4
88:8 Luke 23:49
89:10 Luke 1:51
89:20 Acts 13:22
90:4 2 Peter 3:8
91:11, 12 Matthew 4:6; Luke 4:10, 11
91:13 Luke 10:19
94:11 1 Corinthians 3:20
94:14 Romans 11:1, 2
95:7-11 Hebrews 3:7-11, 15, 18; 4:1, 3, 5, 7
97:7 Hebrews 1:6
98:3 Luke 1:54
102:25-27 Hebrews 1:10-12
103:17 Luke 1:50
104:4 Hebrews 1:7
105:8, 9 Luke 1:72, 73
106:10 Luke 1:71
106:45 Luke 1:72
106:48 Luke 1:68
107:9 Luke 1:53
109:8 Acts 1:20
109:25 Matthew 27:39
110:1 Matthew 22:44; Mark 12:36; Luke 20:42, 43; Acts 2:34, 35; Hebrews 1:13.
Compare. Matthew 26:64; Mark 14:62; 16:19; Luke 22:69; 1 Corinthians 15:25; Ephesians 1:20; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 1:3; 8:1; 10:12, 13; 12:2; 1 Peter 3:22
110:4 Hebrews 5:6; 6:20; 7:17, 21
111:9a Luke 1:68
111:9c Luke 1:49
112:9 2 Corinthians 9:9
116:10 2 Corinthians 4:13
117:1 Romans 15:11
118:6 Hebrews 13:6
118:22, 23 Matthew 21:42; Mark 12:10, 11; Luke 20:17; Acts 4:11; 1 Peter 2:4, 7
118:25, 26 Matthew 21:9; 23:39; Mark 11:9; Luke 13:35; 19:38; John 12:13
132:5 Acts 7:46
132:11 Acts 2:30
132:17 Luke 1:69
135:14a Hebrews 10:30
140:3b Romans 3:13
143:2b Romans 3:20
146:6 Acts 4:24; 14:15
Jesus used the psalmists’ words when…
- Speaking about those who never knew Christ but claimed they had done many wonderful works ‘in thy name’ (Ps 6:9, Matt 7:23).
- Countering the Pharisees on several occasions (Ps 8:2, 110:1, Matt 21:16, 22:44, Mark 12:36, 14:62, Luke 20:42-43).
- On the cross: (Ps 22:1; Matt 27:46, Mark 15:34).
- Commending his spirit to His Father (Ps 31:5, Luke 23:46).
- Explaining why the world hated Him without cause (Ps 35:19, 69:4, John 15:25).
- Speaking about his betrayal (Ps 41:9, John 13:18).
- Expressing the sorrow of His soul (Ps 42:5,9-11, 43:5, Matt 26:38, Mark 14:34)
- Teaching that every man will be rewarded according to his works (Ps 62:12, Matt 16:27)
- He was asked for a sign to show who He is (Ps 78:24, John 6:32-33)
- Teaching of the manna God gave to their forefathers (Ps 78:24, John 6:31)
- The Jews wanted to stone Him for claiming to be God. (Ps 82:6, John 10:34).
- Pilate asked if He is the son of God (Ps 110:1, Matt 22:44, Mark 12:36).
- He called Himself the chief cornerstone (Ps 118:22-23, Matt 21:42, John 2:10, Luke 20:17).
- Foretelling when they will see Him again (Ps 118:25-26, Matt 23:39)
Mary used the psalmists’ words when…
- Overwhelmed that God would be aware of someone so lowly and of humble origin for “he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden.” (Psalm 8:1-4 and Psalm 138:6, Luke 1:46-48).
- Remembering God’s promise of a Messiah and testifying that she is the one to be His mother and praises Him (Psalm 111:9, Luke 1:48-49).
- Reflecting on God’s mercy is everlasting and extended to those who “fear him from generation to generation” (Psalm 103:17, Luke 1:50).
- Testifying of God’s faithfulness in events in the Old Testament (Psalm 107 and Psalm 78, Luke 1:51-55).
- Foretelling Jerusalem’s destruction (Ps 118:26; Matt 23:39, Luke 13:35).
Elder David A. Bednar: “The first and natural consequence of trusting in the Savior is repenting and turning away from evil. As we exercise faith in and on the Lord, we naturally turn toward, come unto, and depend upon Him. Thus, repentance is trusting in and relying upon the Redeemer to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves. Each of us must “[rely] wholly upon the merits of him who is mighty to save”(2 Ne. 31:19), because only “through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah” (2 Ne. 2:8) can we become new creatures in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17) and ultimately return to and dwell in the presence of God.” (October Conference, 2018)
Repentance is turning around, or a returning to God. Repentance is facing the Savior, moving toward Him, laying your sins at His feet, relying on His merits by receiving His Atonement and giving yourself wholly, completely to Him. Repentance is exercising your faith in Christ, knowing that He will forgive you and understanding that the ultimate display of your gratitude for His suffering is to receive His forgiveness as a gift, which you could never earn on your own merits.
Elder Neil L. Andersen: “Honesty is at the very heart of spiritual growth. . . . There is no true repentance and no true forgiveness without complete honesty.” (The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, p. 193-94.)
All sin is a form of dishonesty. All sin is a form of self-deception. Therefore, repentance is impossible without complete, and uncompromising honesty with God, with self, with others and the Church.
President Russell M. Nelson: “Joy is powerful, and focusing on joy brings God’s power into our lives. As in all things, Jesus Christ is our ultimate exemplar, “who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross.” (Heb. 12:2) Think of that! In order for Him to endure the most excruciating experience ever endured on earth, our Savior focused on joy!
“And what was the joy that was set before Him? Surely it included the joy of cleansing, healing, and strengthening us; the joy of paying for the sins of all who would repent; the joy of making it possible for you and me to return home—clean and worthy—to live with our Heavenly Parents and families.” ( Joy and Spiritual Survival, October 2016; Quoted by Elder Christofferson, October 2019)
Elder Dale Renlund: “. . . Remember, joyfully and reverently, that the Savior loves to restore what you cannot restore; He loves to heal wounds you cannot heal; He loves to fix what has been irreparably broken; He compensates for any unfairness inflicted on you;and He loves to permanently mend even shattered hearts.” (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/26renlund?lang=eng)
Elder Bruce D. Porter: “Those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit are willing to do anything and everything that God asks of them, without resistance or resentment. We cease doing things our way and learn to do them God’s way instead. In such a condition of submissiveness, the Atonement can take effect and true repentance can occur.” (“A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2007, 32)
Elder Bruce D. Porter: “The Savior’s perfect submission to the Eternal Father is the very essence of a broken heart and a contrite spirit. Christ’s example teaches us that a broken heart is an eternal attribute of godliness. When our hearts are broken, we are completely open to the Spirit of God and recognize our dependence on Him for all that we have and all that we are. The sacrifice so entailed is a sacrifice of pride in all its forms.”
“As in all things, the Savior’s life offers us the perfect example: though Jesus of Nazareth was utterly without sin, He walked through life with a broken heart and a contrite spirit, . . .” (“A Broken Heart, and a Contrite Spirit,” October 2007)
President Henry B. Eyring: “…When we feel the influence of the Holy Ghost, we also can feel that our natures are being changed because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. We feel an increased desire to keep His commandments, to do good, and to deal justly.
“If you have felt the influence of the Holy Ghost you may take it as evidence that the Atonement is working in your life. For that reason and many others, you would do well to put yourself in places and in tasks that invite the promptings of the Holy Ghost. (CES Fireside, 10 Sept. 2006)
Elder Tad. R. Callister: “As our understanding of the Atonement increases, our ability to forgive ourselves and others increases.” (The Infinite Atonement, 197)
Joseph Smith: “All the religious world is boasting of righteousness; it is the doctrine of the devil to retard the human mind, and hinder our progress, by filling us with self-righteousness. The nearer we get to our Heavenly Father, the more we are disposed to look with compassion on perishing souls; we feel that we want to take them upon our shoulders, and cast their sins behind our backs… if you would have God to have mercy on you, have mercy on one another.” (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p.240-241)
Psalms of Encouragement
- 72:1 “Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness…”
- Pray for your leaders – spiritual and political.
- 78:1-4 “O my people, listen to my instructions. Open your ears to what I am saying, for I will speak to you in a parable. I will teach you hidden lessons from our past—stories we have heard and known, stories our ancestors handed down to us. We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders.” (NLT)
- Teach stories from the past that build faith.
- 85:11 “Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
- Prophesy of the Book of Mormon and revelation (Doc & Cov)
- Moses 7:62
Teaching Thoughts:
- Look at how and why Psalms was the most quoted book of the Old Testament by New Testament authors and Christ.
- Lessons from David on repentance and its effects on us.
- How can God’s love help us in our ‘deserts’ of difficulty?
- How does “…the greatest of all the gifts of God” (see 1 Nephi 15:36) help us today?
- What did you learn in Psalms this week about the character and attributes of Christ?