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Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86: I Will Declare What He Hath Done for My Soul

Come Follow Me · Week 35 · August 24–August 30, 2026 · Psalm 51:10, 66:16, 86:5, 69:21, 49:7-8, 77:11-12

Experience the power of repentance, the joy of testimony, and the hope of a Savior who is always ready to forgive

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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 holds you back from sharing your testimony more often?
  2. How has hearing someone else's testimony of God's help made a difference in your life?
  3. What's the hardest part of repentance for you — admitting what you did, or believing God will actually forgive you?
  4. How does it feel to know that God wants to give you a 'clean heart' rather than just punish you?
  5. What do you think is the difference between asking God to forgive you and asking Him to create a clean heart in you?
  6. Have you ever felt the need for a fresh start from the inside out?
  7. What can we learn from the fact that David — who sinned greatly — still turned to God rather than away from Him?
  8. Why do you think Psalm 51 has brought comfort to millions of people over thousands of years?

Sample questions from this week's game

You've done something wrong and you feel terrible about it. Your heart is heavy with guilt. Like David in Psalm 51, what's the most important thing you can do?

Psalm 51:10-12

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Humbly confess to God and ask Him to create a clean heart in you — David didn't try to minimize his sin or make excuses. He came to God with complete honesty: 'I acknowledge my transgressions' (v. 3). Then he asked for something radical — not just forgiveness, but a new heart. Real repentance isn't about feeling bad; it's about turning to God and letting Him remake you from the inside out.

True or False: In Psalm 51, David prays 'Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.'

Psalm 51:10

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True — True! Psalm 51:10 is one of the most heartfelt prayers in scripture. After his grievous sins with Bathsheba, David didn't just ask for forgiveness — he asked God to fundamentally change his heart. He understood that real repentance goes deeper than behavior change; it requires a new heart and a renewed spirit that only God can create.

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This week covers Psalm 51:10, 66:16, 86:5, 69:21, 49:7-8, 77:11-12. Read the chapters at churchofjesuschrist.org.

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