First words:
The _____________ of the Psalm – Psalm 23:1 - The LORD is my Shepherd, I shall not want
The _________________ of the Psalm
A. He gives me rest for His name's sake – Psalm 23:2a - He makes me lie down in green pastures.
B. He gives me refreshment for His name's sake– Psalm 23:2b - He leads me beside still waters.
C. He gives me restoration for His name's sake – Psalm 23:3a - He restores my soul
D. He gives me righteousness for His name's sake– Psalm 23:3b - He leads me in paths of righteousness
E. He gives me re-assurance – Psalm 23:4–5 - Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
The _______________ of the Psalm - Psalm 23:6 - Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
1. ________________ – “Surely…”
1 Kings 22:32 - And when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “It is surely the king of Israel.” So they turned to fight against him. And Jehoshaphat cried out.
2. ___________________– “…goodness and mercy…”
a. Goodness - Genesis 1:4 - And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness.
b. Mercy - Lamentations 3:22–23 - The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
3. __________________ – “…shall follow me…”
Genesis 14:14–15 – Then Abram heard that his kinsman had been taken captive, he led forth his trained men, born in his house, 318 of them, and went in pursuit as far as Dan. 15And he divided his forces against them by night, he and his servants, and defeated them and pursued them to Hobah, north of Damascus.
4. _______________ – “…all the days of my life…”
Genesis 1:5 - God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.
5. __________________ – “…and I shall dwell…”
Genesis 8:9 - But the dove found no place to set her foot, and she returned to him to the ark, for the waters were still on the face of the whole earth. So he put out his hand and took her and brought her into the ark with him.
Presented By: Pastor Dave Watson
6. _____________ – “…in the house of the LORD…”
Genesis 19:10 - But the men reached out their hands and brought Lot into the house with them and shut the door.
7. _______________ – “…forever."
Psalm 93:5 - Your decrees are very trustworthy; holiness befits your house, O L, forevermore.
So…What’s it to me?
Part 5