P2 PSALM 23 | SUMMER OF PSALMS

Psalm 23, June 23, 2024
Intro: New Restaurants

Psalm 23:1-6 (NKJV) 

1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 
3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. 
4 Yea, 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. 
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. 
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever.

FIRST
The Shepherd Meets Your Needs
Examples: Human Need
Example: Drinking from mud puddles

John 6:35 (NKJV)
35  And Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.

SECOND:
Psalm 23:3 (NKJV)
He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake.

The Shepherd Guides Your Journey
Example: Google Maps in London

THIRD:
Psalm 23:4-5 (NKJV)
4  Yea, 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. 5  You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.
 
The Shepherd Comforts Your Soul
In times of fear with His presence
Example: Indian Rite of Passage

In times of conflict with His provision

Romans 12:18 (NIV2011) 

18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 


John 15:18-19 (NIV2011)
18 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.
19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.
Example: Goliath
Example: Christian history

THIRD:
Psalm 23:4-5 (NKJV)
You anoint my head with oil…


In times of torment with His forgiveness

CLOSING: The Lord is MY Shepherd
 
John 10:25-28 (NIV2011) 

25 Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me, 
26 but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. 
27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 
28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.