THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

PSALM 23

Power Point

 

 

I. The Lord is my Shepherd. Vs. 1

 

  1. David knew the needs of the sheep.

A. Sheep are weak.

B. Sheep are foolish.

C. Sheep are thoughtless.

D. Sheep are unprotected.

E. Sheep do not have a built-in sense of direction as other animals do.

 

II. Our Shepherd leads us into rest and refreshment. Vs. 2

Ps 23:2

 

III. Our Shepherd leads us into paths of righteousness. Vs. 3

 

  1. Our Shepherd is a competent leader.

 

  1. Our Shepherd is a compassionate leader.

 

  1. Our Shepherd is a constant leader.

 

IV. Our Shepherd leads us through the valley of deep gloom and danger. Vs. 4

 

V. Our Shepherd leads us into a beautiful home at the end of the journey. Vs. 6

 

  1. Have you noticed the progression in the psalm?
  • The shepherd (Ps. 23:1) becomes the host (v. 5), and the host becomes the heavenly Father (v. 6).
  • The sheep become the guests (v. 5), and the guests become the children (v. 6).
  • The pasture becomes a tent (v. 5), and the tent becomes the eternal home of the heavenly Father (v. 6).

 

John 14:1–3

Ps. 116:15