1. PSALMS 24-150

2. PSALMS CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE Psalm 24 Psalm 33 Psalm 119 Psalm 51 Psalm 140 Psalm 127Psalm 100 Psalm 118 Psalm 150

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10. Recite Psalm 24:4–5 What does it means to have clean hands and a pure heart?

11. CLEAN HANDS AND A PURE HEART “Hands are made clean through the process overcoming sin and the evil influences in our lives through the Savior’s Atonement. “Hearts are purified as we receive His strengthening power to do good and become better. “All of our worthy desires and good works, as necessary as they are, can never produce clean hands and a pure heart. It is the Atonement of Jesus Christ that provides both a cleansing and redeeming power that helps us to overcome sin and a sanctifying and strengthening power that helps us to become better than we ever could by relying only upon our own strength” (“Clean Hands and a Pure Heart,” Ensign orLiahona, Nov. 2007, 82). HOME

12. THINK OF A TIME WHEN YOU HAVE BEEN IN AWE OF THE BEAUTY OR ENORMITY OF GOD’S CREATIONS.

22. THINK OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE YOU’VE BEEN TO. What was it like? What did you see or feel? Why is that place such a beautiful place? Is it the place or the experience?

27. PSALM 33 Read Psalm 33:1–9 looking for reasons why the people of the earth should praise the Lord and sing to Him. What do you think it means in verse 8 to “fear the Lord” and “stand in awe of him”? Pondering about the Lord and His creations can lead us to … HOME

28. PSALM 51

29. Although David “hath fallen from his exaltation” because he had planned the death of Uriah (D&C 132:39), he received a promise that his soul would not be left in hell. (see Psalm 16:8–10; History of the Church, 6:253). David’s humility and heartfelt desire to be restored to God’s grace is a true example of repentance in Psalm 51.

30. PSALM 51 Read Psalm 51:1-12 and then answer the following questions: 1. What is unrepented sin like? 2. What is repentance like? 3. What is forgiveness like? 4. What does it mean to offer the Savior a broken heart and a contrite spirit?

31. “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” (Elder Porter, “A Broken Heart and a Contrite Spirit,” Ensign orLiahona, Nov. 2007, 32). Consider what you can do to offer the Lord a broken heart and a contrite spirit. HOME

33. Elder B. H. Roberts was a chaplain in the United States Armed Forces during World War I. The war finally drew to a close, and the peace treaty was signed on 11 November 1918. Two weeks later, on Thanksgiving Day, the American soldiers were gathered together in a Thanksgiving service. "The large attendance included high-ranking military officers and the services were conducted by the chaplains, who were seated on the grandstand. “It was with great surprise that Elder Roberts heard the chaplain in charge announce: 'Elder Roberts, the Mormon chaplain from Utah, will now step up and read the Thanksgiving Psalm.' "Elder Roberts had never heard of the Thanksgiving Psalm but, hiding his personal embarrassment and possible impending embarrassment to the Church, he arose and walked to the podium, not knowing what he should say. “During the long walk to the front, he distinctly heard an audible voice say: ''The 100th Psalm.' It was as clear as though another person had spoken at his side. "Elder Roberts faced the crowd, paused, then opened his Bible and read Psalm 100.... "After Brother Roberts had closed his Bible and was returning to his seat, he noticed that his fellow chaplains refused to look at him; their eyes were immovably fixed on the floor. "It was then he realized that his part on the program had been a deliberate attempt to embarrass him, the Church and the priesthood. He acknowledged the help which he had received from the Lord in his moment of need." ("Inspiration, Key to Thanksgiving Psalm," Church News, 22 Nov. 1975, p. 12) HOME

35. Which is the shortest psalm?  Psalm 117 Which psalm is the longest psalm?  Psalm 119 Which is between 117 and 119?  118 How many chapters are before Psalm 118?  594 chapters How many chapters are after Psalm 118? 594 chapters What is 594+594?  1188 What, therefore, is the central verse of the Bible? PSALM 118:8 HOME

36. 1. Read any three passages, looking for what the Psalmist compared to the word of God. 2. Discuss how the object is helpful in understanding the importance of the word of God. 3. Share examples or experiences that illustrate how the object in the verse is like the word of God. 1. Psalm 119:14 2. Psalm 119:24 3. Psalm 119:35 4. Psalm 119:54 5. Psalm 119:72 6. Psalm 119:105 6. Psalm 119:10

37. Psalm 119:11, 15–16 look for what the Psalmist did with the word of God. Part I: When has the word of God been like a lamp or light to you, giving guidance for your life? Part II: Think of a specific goal for what you can do to become more familiar with the word of God. HOME

38. Psalm 127

39. A friend says to you, “Having a family seems like a burden that would prevent me from doing other important things with my life. When I get older, I think I would be much happier if I did not have children.” How would you respond to your friend? What are some priorities people might put ahead of having children? Read Psalm 127:3–5 looking for what these verses teach about children.

40. “It is a crowning privilege of a husband and wife who are able to bear children to provide mortal bodies for [the] spirit children of God. We believe in families, and we believe in children. “When a child is born to a husband and wife, they are fulfilling part of our Heavenly Father’s plan to bring children to earth. … “Families are central to God’s eternal plan. I testify of the great blessing of children and of the happiness they will bring us in this life and in the eternities” (“Children,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 28, 31). Why do you think bearing children is a “crowning privilege”? How can children bring parents great happiness? How can remembering that children are gifts from the Lord influence our attitude toward having children? HOME

41. Psalm 140-145

42. Jake, the rancher, went one day to fix a distant fence. The wind was cold and gusty and the clouds rolled gray and dense, As he pounded the last nail in and gathered tools to go. The temperature had fallen and the snow began to blow. When he finally reached his pickup, he felt a heavy heart, from the sound of that ignition, he knew it wouldn't start.

43. So Jake did what most of us do if we'd have been there. He humbly bowed his head and sent aloft a prayer. As he turned the key for the last time, he softly cursed his luck. They found him three days later, frozen stiff in that old truck. Now Jake had been around in life and done his share of roamin'. But when he saw Heaven, he was shocked -- it look just like Wyomin'.

44. So he went to heaven, And met good Saint Peter. "I've always heard," Jake said to Pete, "that God will answer prayers, But one time I asked for help, well He, just plain wasn't there. Does God answer prayers of some, and ignores the prayers of others?

45. Now I ain't trying to act smart, it's just the way I feel, And I was wonderin', could you tell -- what the heck's the deal? Peter listened very patiently and when Jake was done, There were smiles of recognition, “That day your truck, it wouldn't start, and you sent your prayer a flying, You gave us all a real bad time, with hundreds of us a trying.

46. A thousand angels rushed to help But we hadn't heard from you in quite a while And though all prayers are answered, and God ain't got no quota, He didn't recognize your voice, and started a truck in North Dakota.

47. Psalm 140:1, 4 Psalm 141:4 Psalm 142:5–6 Psalm 143:8–10 Psalm 144:11 Psalm 145:18–20 Pick two of the scripture passages, looking for what David prayed for. Answer this question: What modern enemies might we pray for Heavenly Father to deliver us from? HOME

48. Psalm 150

49. How many ‘praises’ are there in Psalm 150? Mark them. Cross Reference D&C 59:21 Read Doctrine and Covenants 59:23–24. What blessings are promised to those that are thankful? Who can testify of the blessings of being grateful? Challenge: Thankful prayer HOME