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Psalms 23
Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 17, 2016 (message contributor)
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1. The Lord Is My Shepherd
Contributed on Feb 17, 2016
In the 23rd Psalm we read of the relationship of the Shepherd and His sheep from the perspective of David who was the shepherd of his father's sheep.
The Study Of Psalms 23 The LORD Is My Shepherd Psalms 23:1a This is known as the most popular of the psalms and favored for several reasons. • It is fairly easy to memorize • It personalize our relationship with the LORD David who grew up tending to his father’s sheep ...read more
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2. I Shall Not Want
Contributed on Feb 17, 2016
Because the LORD is my Shepherd I should be content.
I Shall Not Want Psalms 23:1-6 Last week we began to take an in depth look at the 23rd psalms. We mention that God used David, who himself was once a shepherd of his father’s sheep. David is inspired to write of this relationship with the understanding that the LORD is our ...read more
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3. I Shall Not Want
Contributed on Mar 9, 2016
Because the Lord is my Shepherd I am content.
I Shall Not Want Psalms 23:1-6 Last week we began to take an in depth look at the 23rd psalms. We mention that God used David, who himself was once a shepherd of his father’s sheep. David is inspired to write of this relationship with the understanding that the LORD is our ...read more
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4. He Maketh Me To Lie Down In Green Pastures
Contributed on Mar 9, 2016
The presence and the care of the shepherd causes the sheep to rest.
He Maketh Me To Lie Down In Green Pastures Psalms 23:1-6 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;” Maketh: Not with some force, but instead causes me to lie down It is almost impossible to get sheep to lie down because of their nature. ...read more
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5. He Restoreth My Soul
Contributed on Mar 9, 2016
How is it that sheep under such great care of the shepherd would need to be restored?
He Restoreth My Soul Psalms 23:1-6 In our study of the 23rd Psalms we should reminded that these are the words of the sheep who speaks of the care that is given by the Shepherd. It is a great reflection of the relationship the sheep has with it Shepherd. • The Shepherd makes me ...read more
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6. Still Waters
Contributed on Mar 9, 2016
The shepherd leas his sheep to still waters.
Still Waters Psalms 23:1-6 Last week we mention how David said “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures”. The environment around the sheep causes them to be restless. There are some conditions that must be met in order for sheep to lie down such as no fear, friction, and ...read more
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7. Through The Valley
Contributed on Mar 22, 2016
In the 23rd Psalms we are reminded that there are times we must go through the valleys.
Through The Valley Psalms 23:1-6 In this life there are what some call the peaks and the valleys. Here David reminds us of the life’s journey that often leads through the valley. See: Psalms 84:5-7 The valley of Baca (weeping) Perhaps David in writing this psalm is reminded of some the ...read more