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Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46: The Lord Is My Shepherd

Come Follow Me · Week 34 · August 17–August 23, 2026 · Psalm 23:1, 22:16-18, 24:3-4, 8:4, 46:10, 19:1

Find comfort in the Shepherd's care, marvel at creation's glory, and discover prophecies of the Savior hidden in ancient songs

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Family discussion questions

Use these around the dinner table, in Sunday School, or for companionship study — each comes from this week's chapters.

  1. What does it mean to you personally that the Lord is YOUR shepherd?
  2. When have you felt the Lord providing for you like a shepherd cares for sheep?
  3. What's the difference between going through a hard time alone versus going through it knowing God is with you?
  4. When have you felt God's 'rod and staff' comforting you during a difficult time?
  5. Which of these images from Psalm 23 feels most real to you right now in your life?
  6. What are some 'green pastures' God has led you to recently?
  7. How does the idea that 'worthiness is not flawlessness' change how you feel about approaching God?
  8. Which is harder for you — having clean hands or a pure heart? Why?

Sample questions from this week's game

True or False: Psalm 23 says 'The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.'

Psalm 23:1

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True — True! Psalm 23:1 is one of the most beloved verses in all of scripture. David, who was himself a shepherd, understood exactly what it meant to have someone watch over, protect, and provide for a flock. When he called the Lord his shepherd, he was saying that God cares for us with that same constant, tender attention.

You're going through the hardest time of your life — it feels like you're walking through a dark valley with no end in sight. What does the Psalmist say you should remember?

Psalm 23:4

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Remember that God is with you and fear no evil — David didn't say we'd avoid dark valleys — he said we'd walk THROUGH them with God beside us. The shadow of death is still just a shadow when the Lord is your companion. His rod (for protection) and staff (for guidance) are always there.

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This week covers Psalm 23:1, 22:16-18, 24:3-4, 8:4, 46:10, 19:1. Read the chapters at churchofjesuschrist.org.

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