Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46: Overview

Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Contents
Title Page
Introduction to the Teacher Manual
Old Testament Lessons
- Welcome to the Old Testament
- Moses 1; Abraham 3
- Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5
- Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5
- Genesis 5; Moses 6
- Moses 7
- Genesis 6–11; Moses 8
- Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2
- Genesis 18–23
- Genesis 24–33
- Genesis 37–41
- Genesis 42–50
- Exodus 1–6
- Easter
- Exodus 7–13
- Exodus 14–18
- Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34
- Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19
- Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27
- Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34
- Joshua 1–8; 23–24
- Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16
- Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7
- 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16
- 1 Samuel 17–18; 24–26; 2 Samuel 5–7
- 2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11
- 1 Kings 12–13; 17–22
- 2 Kings 2–7
- 2 Kings 16–25
- 2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30
- Ezra 1, 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8
- Esther
- Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42
- Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46
- Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86
- Psalms 102–103; 110; 116–119; 127–128; 135–139; 146–150
- Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12
- Isaiah 1–12
- Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35
- Isaiah 40–49
- Isaiah 50–57
- Isaiah 58–66
- Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20
- Jeremiah 31–33; 36–38; Lamentations 1; 3
- Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47
- Daniel 1–7
- Hosea; Joel
- Amos; Obadiah; Jonah
- Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; Zephaniah
- Haggai 1–2; Zechariah 1–4; 7–14
- Malachi
Life Preparation Lessons
- Doctrinal Mastery: Finding Answers to My Questions
- Scripture Study Skills
- For the Strength of Youth Guide
- Building Self–Reliance
- Physical and Emotional Health
- Preparing for Future Education and Employment
- Succeed in School
- Missionary Preparation
- Temple Preparation
- Teachings of Church Leaders
Appendix

“Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual (2026)

“Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46: Overview,” Old Testament Seminary Teacher Manual

Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46

Overview

The book of Psalms contains poetic expressions of worship for the Father and Son as well as prophecies about the life and mission of Jesus Christ. In Psalm 23, David described his relationship with Jesus Christ through a series of beautiful images. In Psalm 24, David helped us understand how we can prepare to “ascend into the hill of the Lord” (Psalm 24:3).

Two people sitting at a table. Text boxes representing communication.

Prepare to teach

The following information provides you with ideas of what you may need to prepare for each lesson.

Introduction to Psalms, Part 1

Lesson purpose: To help students better understand Jesus Christ’s life and mission as prophesied of in Psalms.

Student preparation: Invite students to ponder how their favorite hymns teach and testify of Jesus Christ. Invite them to prepare to share a favorite hymn about Jesus Christ in class. If students feel they do not have a favorite hymn, invite them to look through the hymn book for songs that teach about Jesus Christ.
Content to display: Reflective questions about the Savior and the hymns; scripture verses from the Psalms
Video: “My Kingdom Is Not of This World” (5:25) watch from time code 0:00 to 3:18

Introduction to Psalms, Part 2

Lesson purpose: To help students express their feelings of worship for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Student preparation: Let students know they will have an opportunity to reflect on their thoughts and feelings about Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and sacred things in preparation to share those feelings in this lesson. Encourage students to listen to reverent music and review favorite scriptures, quotes, or sacred images, looking for specific things they might want to share. Doing this can prepare their hearts and minds for the activity in this lesson.
Prepare to share with students: Some of your favorite ways that individuals have expressed their feeling of worship for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, such as a thought, poem, favorite video, or piece of sacred music
Content to display: List of psalms to study and questions to discuss; options for students to express their feelings for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ at the end of the lesson
Videos: “Trust in the Lord: Music Video” (4:11); “Here I Am, I Will Follow Jesus Christ” (3:07); “Peace in Christ” (4:09); Sister Kristin Yee shares her painting of the Savior on Facebook (1:25)
Materials for students: Paper, colored pencils, markers, and so forth for students who wish to create a visual representation of their feelings for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ

Psalm 23

Lesson purpose: To help students feel the tender, loving character of Christ through visualizing scriptural images.

Student preparation: Invite students to ponder how things they see every day remind them of the Savior. For example, “Rain reminds me of the Savior because …”. Then invite them to read Psalm 23 and choose a favorite comparison that David made to the Savior or to what the Savior does for us.
Images: Someone mourning; someone dancing; Jesus Christ depicted as a shepherd
Materials for students: Sheet of paper for each student, colored pencils or markers
Content to display: Instructions for visualization practice using Psalm 23:2–6

Psalm 24

Lesson purpose: To help students prepare to worthily enter the temple and eventually dwell in the presence of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Student preparation: Invite students to review the temple recommend questions, thinking about their own spiritual preparation to attend the temple. These questions can be found in the appendix of For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices [2022].
Images: A muddy teenager; the inside of a temple
Items to display: A bowl with mud in it as an alternative to showing a picture of a muddy teenager
Content to display: Instructions for studying phrases from Psalm 24:4
Video: “Standing in Holy Places” (5:36)