The Lord Is My Shepherd

I. EXORDIUM:

Who is your shepherd?

II. AUDIENCE PROFILE:

General believers

III. OBJECTIVES:

To prove that only the LORD is whom we need to have everything.

IV. TEXT:

Psalms 23:1-3

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.

2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.

3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.

Pray that the LORD will be my Shepherd to provide and guide me in His Ways, finally giving glory to His Name.

V. THESIS:

The LORD is my Shepherd

VI. TITLE:

The LORD is my Shepherd

VII. EXPLICATION:

A. Author: David

B. Keywords: Prayers and Praise Hymnals of the Old and New Testament

C. Messianic Psalms

VIII. MAIN BODY:

A. Highlights:

1. Only the LORD is my Shepherd. (Isaiah 40:11) - the LORD is my Shepherd

Isaiah 40:11

He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.

2. I have everything I need

a. Overflowing blessings (Psalms 23:5)

Psalms 23:5

You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.

b. Treasures of goodness (Psalms 31:19)

Psalms 31:19

How great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you. You lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world.

c. Glorious inheritance (Matthew 25:34)

Matthew 25:34

“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world.

3. He lets me rest in green meadows.

a.There's rest in the LORD's Presence (Exodus 33:14)

Exodus 33:14

The Lord replied, “I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you rest—everything will be fine for you.”

4. He leads me beside peaceful streams.

a. Believers have peace (John 16:33)

John 16:33

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.

5. He renews my strength.

a. GOD's Presence is our vitamins. (Exodus 15:2, 2 Samuel 22:33, Nehemiah 8:10)

Exodus 15:2

The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him— my father’s God, and I will exalt him!

2 Samuel 22:33

God is my strong fortress, and he makes my way perfect.

Nehemiah 8:10

And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!”

6. He guides me along right paths. (Psalms 23:3, Psalms 23:5)

Psalms 23:3

He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.

Psalms 23:5

You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.

a. Broad is the path that leads to destruction. (Matthew 7:13)

Matthew 7:13

You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way.

b. There's a path that seems right (Proverbs 16:25)

Proverbs 16:25

There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.

7. He leads us to be the LORD's Glorifier. (Psalms 29:1, Psalms 23:3)

Psalms 29:1

Honor the Lord, you heavenly beings ; honor the Lord for his glory and strength.

Psalms 23:3

He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.

IX. CONCLUSION:

The LORD is my Shepherd (Psalms 23:1-3)

Psalms 23:1-3

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.

2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.

3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.

Challenge:

Who is your Shepherd? Who is your boss? Make it the LORD!