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Psalm 23
Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 11, 2019 (message contributor)
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1. (Section 1) A Favorite Psalm
Contributed on Mar 11, 2019
Psalm 23 is one of the most common and well-know Psalms
PSALM 23 Scripture: Psalm 23:1 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the ...read more
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2. (Section 2) The Lord Is My Shepherd
Contributed on Mar 11, 2019
Discusses the nature of sheep and how the shepherds care for them.
III. THE LORD IS A. What does the word “is” imply? (Elmer Towns @sermoncentral.com) 1. Some only testify to past experiences with God. “The Lord was my Shepherd.” 2. Some only plan to get close to the Lord-Shepherd in the future. “The Lord will be my Shepherd.” B. What two things ...read more
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3. (Section 3) He Maketh Me Lie Down In Green Pastures
Contributed on Mar 11, 2019
Allowing the Shepherd to lead me and comfort me.
VII. HE MAKETH ME LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES A. Green Pastures 1. ---or “pastures of tender,” are mentioned not in respect to food, but as places of cool and refreshing rest JFB 2. Great for sheep in grazing. Blessed to lie down on. B. What are our two greatest physical needs? (Elmer ...read more
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4. (Section 4) Yea, Though I Walk Through The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death
Contributed on Mar 11, 2019
The difficulties of going through the shadow of death.
XI. YEA, THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH, A. A Shepherd would take his sheep up a very steep cliff to travel over a mountain. The trail would only be about 2 ft. wide. If a sheep would lose his foothold he would slide into the Valley (Valley of Death) to his death. ...read more
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5. (Section 5) Thou Prepares A Table Before Me.
Contributed on Mar 11, 2019
Celebration of getting through the valley of death.
XV. THOU PREPAREST A TABLE BEFORE ME IN THE PRESENCE OF MINE ENEMIES A. Usually when a soldier is in the presence of his enemies, if he eats at all it is a quick bite and then back to the battle. (Robert McKenzie) 1. M.R.E. = carry them with you ready to eat while on the run. 2. Usually ...read more