Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Old Testament 2026

By Elder Ronald A. RasbandOf the Quorum of the Twelve ApostlesWords set a tone. They voice our thoughts, feelings, and experiences, for good or bad.

By Elder Neil L. AndersenOf the Quorum of the Twelve ApostlesPeacemakers are not passive; they are persuasive in the Savior’s way.

By Elder Gerrit W. GongOf the Quorum of the Twelve ApostlesTrust in God and each other brings heaven’s blessings.

By Elder David A. BednarOf the Quorum of the Twelve ApostlesUnlike worldly fear that creates alarm and anxiety, godly fear is a source of peace, assurance, and confidence.

At death the spirit will return to God who gave it—The words of the wise are as goads—The whole duty of man is to fear God and keep His commandments.

Do good and give to them who need—God will bring all men to judgment.

To every thing there is a season—Whatever God does, it will be forever—God will judge the righteous and the wicked.

All the riches and wealth of the king are vanity and vexation of spirit—Wisdom is better than folly—God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to man.

Everything under the sun is vanity and vexation of spirit—He who increases in knowledge increases in sorrow.

Wine and strong drink are condemned—Plead the cause of the poor and needy—A virtuous woman is more precious than rubies.

A good name is better than riches—Train up a child in the way he should go.

It is better to get wisdom than gold—Pride goes before destruction—The gray hair of the righteous person is a crown of glory.

A soft answer turns away wrath—A wise son makes a glad father—The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord—Before honor comes humility.

Keep the commandments and live—With all your getting, get understanding—Go not in the way of evil men.

Write mercy and truth upon the tablet of your heart—Trust in the Lord—Honor Him with your substance—Whom the Lord loves He corrects—Happy is the man who finds wisdom.

The Lord gives wisdom, knowledge, and understanding—Walk in the way of good men.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge—If sinners entice you, do not consent—Those who hearken to wisdom will dwell safely.

You might think of the book of Proverbs as a collection of wise counsel from loving parents (see Proverbs 1:8). Its main message is that if you seek wisdom—especially God’s wisdom—life will go well. But Proverbs is followed by the book of Ecclesiastes, which seems to say, “It’s not that simple.” The Preacher quoted in Ecclesiastes observed that he “gave [his] heart to know wisdom” but still found “vexation of spirit” and “much grief” (Ecclesiastes 1:17–18). In various ways, the book asks, “Can there be real meaning in a world where everything seems vain, temporary, and uncertain?”And yet, while the two books look at life from different perspectives, they teach similar truths. Ecclesiastes declares: “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man” (Ecclesiastes 12:13). This is the same principle found throughout Proverbs: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart” (Proverbs 3:5; see also verse 7). Life is always better—if not always perfect—when we trust and follow the Lord Jesus Christ.

By Elder Clement M. MatswagothataOf the SeventyThe most eternity-shaping name we can receive is the sacred name of Jesus Christ.

By Elder Dieter F. UchtdorfOf the Quorum of the Twelve ApostlesThough choices may have taken you far from the Savior and His Church, the Master Healer stands at the road that leads home, welcoming you.

By Elder Russell M. NelsonOf the Quorum of the Twelve ApostlesWe all need guidance through life. We obtain it best from the standard works and teachings of the prophets of God.

By President Camille N. JohnsonRelief Society General PresidentWe can partner with the Savior to help provide temporal and spiritual relief for those in need—and in the process find our own relief.

Praise God in His sanctuary—Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

Praise the Lord in the congregation of the Saints—He will beautify the meek with salvation.

Let all things praise the Lord: men and angels, the heavenly bodies, the elements and the earth, and all things thereon.

Praise the Lord for His power—His understanding is infinite—He sends His commandments, His word, His statutes, and His judgments unto Israel.

Happy are they whose hope is in the Lord—The Lord frees the prisoners, loves the righteous, and reigns forever.

David says that the Lord knows all man’s thoughts and doings—He asks, Where can man go to escape from the spirit and presence of the Lord?—Man is fearfully and wonderfully made.To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

David praises the Lord for His loving kindness and truth—He worships toward the holy temple.A Psalm of David.

While in captivity, the Jews wept by the rivers of Babylon—Because of sorrow, they could not bear to sing the songs of Zion.

Give thanks unto God for all things, for His mercy endures forever.

Praise and bless the Lord—Our Lord is above all gods; idols cannot see, hear, or speak.

Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in His ways.A Song of degrees.

Children are a heritage from the Lord.A Song of degrees for Solomon.

Blessed are they who keep the commandments.

A messianic psalm—Let all Israel say of the Lord, His mercy endures forever—The Stone that the builders refused is become the headstone of the corner—Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Praise the Lord for His mercy and truth.

Gracious is the Lord, and righteous—Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.

A messianic psalm of David—Christ will sit on the Lord’s right hand—He will be a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.A Psalm of David.

David exhorts the Saints to bless the Lord for His mercy—The Lord is merciful unto those who keep His commandments.A Psalm of David.

The psalmist offers a prayer of the afflicted—Zion will be built up when the Lord appears in His glory—Though the heaven and earth perish, the Lord who created them will endure forever.A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before the Lord.

The traditional Jewish name for the book of Psalms is Tehillim, a Hebrew word that means “praises.” It’s related to the exclamation hallelujah (meaning “praise Jehovah” or “praise the Lord”). If you had to choose one word to sum up the main message of the Psalms, praise would be a good choice. Some psalms contain the direct invitation to “praise ye the Lord” (see especially Psalms 146–50), and all of them can inspire worship and praise. The Psalms invite us to acknowledge the Lord’s power, His mercy, and the great things He has done. We can never repay Him for any of this, but we can praise Him. That praise might take different forms for different people—it might involve singing, praying, or bearing testimony. It often leads to a deeper commitment to the Lord and to following His teachings. Whatever “praise ye the Lord” means in your life, you can find inspiration to do it as you read and ponder the Psalms.

By Elder Peter F. MeursOf the SeventyThe Savior’s healing and redeeming power applies to accidental mistakes, poor decisions, challenges, and trials of every kind—as well as to our sins.

By President Russell M. NelsonMake your focus on daily repentance so integral to your life that you can exercise the priesthood with greater power than ever before.

David implores God for mercy and is saved from the lowest hell—The Lord is good and generous in mercy—All nations will worship before Him.

The Lord speaks peace to His people—Truth will spring out of the earth (the Book of Mormon), and righteousness will look down from heaven.To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.

The Israelites are to teach the Lord’s law to their children—Disobedient Israel provoked the Lord in the wilderness—The Egyptian plagues are recounted—The Lord chooses and blesses Judah and David.Maschil of Asaph.

The righteous cry unto the Lord—They remember the wonders of old, how He redeemed the sons of Jacob and led Israel like a flock.To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of Asaph.

David speaks of Solomon, who is made a type of the Messiah—He will have dominion—His name will endure forever—All nations will call him blessed—The whole earth will be filled with the glory of the Lord.A Psalm for Solomon.

David praises God with thanksgiving—Who is like unto the Lord!