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Psalm 23
Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 28, 2011 (message contributor)
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1. 01. Gentle Shepherd
Contributed on Mar 28, 2011
This series follows the Psalm of Psalms - The most-loved, most-memorized, and most-repeated piece of writing in the entire Bible
Psalm 23 – Time to renew it’s memory A famous actor was an after dinner speaker at a big function and when he stood up to speak, he invited his audience to choose a poem for him to recite. There was a long silence until a retired clergyman raised his hand and asked for Psalm ...read more
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2. 02 The Lord Is My Shepherd; I Shall Not Want.
Contributed on Mar 28, 2011
How small I am yet how great He is over & beyond this mighty universe and He is my shepherd
- Sheep require more attention than any other livestock. - They just can’t take care of themselves. - A shepherd with his flocks was completely responsible for their EVERYTHING - good pasture, still water (sheep are afraid of running noisy streams), care, discipline, and protection from ...read more
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3. 03 The Sheep Need A Shepherd
Contributed on Mar 28, 2011
The names of God are found throughout Ps. 23 giving a picture of who our Shepherd really is
TIME Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011 “Hubble Finds Granddaddy of Ancient Galaxies” — about 13.2 billion light-years away — is a magnificent red blob that was recently discovered by the Hubble Space Telescope. -Organisms microscopic in size, hundreds, even thousands, can be found ...read more
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4. 04 Rest For The Weary
Contributed on Mar 28, 2011
R.E.L.A.X. - R – Realize God wants you to REST - E – Evaluate your CHOICES - L – Limit your Work - A – Adjust your VALUES - X - eXchange your pressure for God’s PEACE
Ps 23 Journey - From calmness through a dark valley into renewed security - Message of Ps. 23 – We are never alone - The psalm is bracketed with the LORD - Words that make-up the names of God? • “Jehovah Raha”… Psalm 23:1 - “The Lord is my ...read more
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5. 05 Still Waters For The Soul
Contributed on Mar 29, 2011
We can have Still Waters for the Soul if we: REMEMBER 1. To Obey God’s Will 2. Jesus Our Shepherd 3. Promises of God 4. His Priorities 5. His Leading 6. His Grace
The clock is my dictator; I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads me to deep depression. It hounds my soul. It leads me in circles of frenzy for activity's sake. Even though I run frantically from task to task, I will never get it all done, For my 'ideal' is ...read more
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6. 06 The Souls Deepest Need
Contributed on Mar 29, 2011
1. Cast Sheep 2. The Cast Down Sheep 3. Becoming Cast Down (a). Looking for a Soft Spot (b). Having Too Much Wool (c). Overweight Sheep 4. The Cast Down’s Escape
Psalm 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Restoration of - Old Cars - Old houses - Old paintings How did you get you get to the point of uselessness? - Neglect, Abuse, Cast aside, Forgotten 1. Cast Sheep - Turned over ...read more
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7. 07 Which Way From Here?
Contributed on Mar 29, 2011
Lifes Journey is based on the choices we make
Einstein was once traveling from Princeton on a train when the conductor came down the aisle, punching the tickets of every passenger. When he came to Einstein, Einstein reached in his vest pocket. He couldn't find his ticket, so he reached in his trouser pockets. It wasn't there, so he looked in ...read more
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8. 08 Light For Our Valleys
Contributed on Mar 29, 2011
What To Do When You Go Through Dark Valleys ❶. Refuse to be DISCOURAGED ❷. Rely On God’s PRESENCE ❸. Relax It’s Only SHADOWS
Japan’s Dark Valleys for Earthquake Survivors A four-month-old girl was swept from her parents' arms in the was pulled 3 days later from the rubble virtually unharmed, A 60-year-old man clung to the roof of his home was found 9 miles out at sea after being adrift for two days Akaiwa ...read more
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9. 09 Tools Of The Shepherd
Contributed on Mar 30, 2011
The tools of the Shepherd are the rod and staff and their purpose is to bring comfort
Ps23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. - Bad things do happen in life - Note the dark valleys are directly linked to the rod and staff In 1975 Tim Leatherman was touring Europe & ...read more
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10. 10 How’s Your Eating Habits?
Contributed on Apr 12, 2011
We long to be sheltered, secure, & satisfied The Shepherd At Work: 1. Looking For The Best Grazing & Bedding Land 2. Removal of Poisonous Plants, Snakes, Scorpions 3. Clean the Drinking Holes
Ps 23:5 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. - Sheep are completely defenseless. They can't bite like dogs, scratch like cats, kick like horses or even snap like turtles. - Yet have many ...read more