Ep 166 | Psalms 49-86, Come Follow Me (August 15-21)

→ Show Notes: https://www.ldsscriptureteachings.org/2022/08/05/psalms-49-86-ep-166-quotes-and-notes/ → Enroll in Institute: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/institute?lang=eng → Timestamps: 00:26 – A brief summary of the psalms. 02:52 – Psalm 49 can be read as a resurrection text. “God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave.” 09:22 – Psalm 50 teaches that God will come and establish order and peace. 11:55 – Psalm 51 is a prayer asking for forgiveness and a new heart. Hesed is a word used to describe God’s lovingkindness, or his everlasting love. Repentance is rebuilding our relationship with the Savior. 29:01 – Psalm 61 can be read as a plea of the king before he goes out to battle and can be seen in the setting of the temple drama. Compared to God, we are nothing. The teaching of works is found here, but is often lost. 33:34 – To be built upon the Rock is emphasized in the Psalms and also in the Book of Mormon. 41:48 – Psalm 63 is a veil type-scene, as the king approaches the presence of God. “In the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice…thy right hand upholdeth me.” This psalm is connected to Malachi 4. 52:15 – Psalm 64 is a prayer for help. Psalm 65 is an expression of thanks for the abundant harvest feast and the blessing of water in the land. 59:10 – Psalm 66 is an example of how the sacred temple drama was participatory. 1:03:40 – Psalm 68 depicts God as one who loves the widows and the fatherless. It also portrays the battle between light and darkness. 1:06:20 – Psalm 69 teaches that God will bless and help us, but we are also here to be tested. “Deliver me out of the mire and let me not sink.” Psalm 70 is a prayer to God for deliverance. 1:09:44 – Psalm 72 portrays the coronation of the king. The queen of England was washed and anointed at her coronation. Isaiah 61 contains all five essential parts of the ancient coronation ceremony. 1:14:39 – Psalm 74 shows God’s conflict with the dragon and the sea. Creation and order come out of chaos. 1:15:40 – Psalm 77 and 78 retell the story of Moses, a mighty king who carried Israel out of Egypt. This establishes his legitimacy and is tied to the temple drama and God’s sovereignty on earth. We must teach our children. 1:21:12 – Psalm 82 portrays the Council of the Gods, or the council before the world was. Jesus quotes this passage, “Ye are gods and children of the Most High.” 1:27:24 – Psalm 85 teaches that truth will spring out of the earth and righteousness shall look down from heaven. 1:31:08 – Psalm 86 highlights King David as he begs for forgiveness. David works to repent by reconnecting with God. → Bryce Dunford’s Website → Apple Podcasts →