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By Obey Parker - This message is loosely based on the book "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23" by W. Phillip Keller, and includes the speaker's own personal experiences in raising sheep. Psalm 23 tells us to view our Lord as a shepherd. There are aspects of how a shepherd deals with his flock that indicate how God cares

The second verse in the 23rd Psalm is a peculiar one for those of us not accustomed to the undeveloped lands of the Bible. When you read of green pastures and quiet waters you most likely think of Goshen County, WY which produces more beef cattle than any other Wyoming county in our state. When I read Psalm 23, I think of the New Jersey Highlands consisting of lots of green and lots of water. But the green pastures that David had in mind was a dry and rocky set of rolling hills with tough grass sparsely scattered throughout. The grass was so sparsely scattered, that if one of the sheep wandered off, he would most likely starve to death if any of the predators in the region didnt find him first, and depending on the season, water was even more difficult to find. Because sheep are the most helpless of animals; they are not just dependent on the shepherd but are in absolute need of a shepherd for survival. Sometime ago there was a story out of Istanbul that reported the death of four sheep. Their shepherds reportedly neglected their flock by leaving the sheep to roam free so that they could eat breakfast. The sheep followed their leader right off a cliff; one by one, four hundred of them fell nearly 50 feet to their deaths. The loss of sheep was estimated to be $74,000. In the ancient world, shepherding was the least respected of occupations and required the full attention of the shepherd all the time. If a family had sheep, the youngest son was expected to serve as a shepherd. Because David was the youngest of eight sons, his job was to shepherd the sheep for his father Jesse. When David wrote this psalm, he wrote from his own experience, and like all other shepherds, David lived with the sheep. To appreciate this Psalm, we need to understand why it is structured the way that it is. There are five images that include the critical role of the shepherd as he leads, guides, and provides for his sheep; each Sunday, we will consider one of the five images we are given. So that you know where we are going, I will list them for you here: Image #1: The Abundant Life (vv. 2-3a) Image #2: The Secure Life (v. 3b) Image #3: The Hard Life (v. 4) Image #4: The Victorious Life (v. 5) Image #5: The Everlasting Life (v. 6) Today we will consider the first image, which is where the Shepherd of the 23rd Psalm is ultimately leading His sheep, and that is the abundant life. What is the Way to the Abundant Life? For a sheep to lie down four things need to happen: They need to be free of fear, friction, flies, and hunger. Phillip Keller spent eight years as a shepherd before he became a pastor, in his book, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, he wrote of what it takes to get sheep to lie down: It is almost impossible for sheep to be made to lie down unless four requirements are met. Owing to their timidity they refuse to lie down unless they are free of all fear. Because of the social behavior within a flock sheep will not lie down unless they are free from friction with others of their kind. If tormented by flies or parasites, sheep will not lie down. Only when free of these pests can they relax. Lastly, sheep will not lie down as long as they feel in need of finding food. They must be free from hunger.[1] It is only the shepherd who can provide the kind of trust, peace, deliverance, and pasture that the sheep need. Yet, of the five images in this Psalm, David begins with the one about rest. The first thing that we receive from Yahweh as our Shepherd, is rest. How does He provide us with rest? According to the NASB2020, He lets me lie down in green pastures... He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul... The Hebrew word for lets is the Hebrew word rbṣ and most translations translate this word as make. If you are using the NIV, the ESV, or an older version of the NASB, Psalm 23:2 reads something like this: He makes me lie down in green pastures... So which is it? Does Jesus, as our good Shepherd make us lie down or does He, let us lie down in green pastures? The Hebrew word for lets is both causative and imperfect so literally it can be translated, He causes me to lie down in green pastures... So, why does all matter? Our Shepherd removes from His sheep every agitation and threat that would keep us from the kind of rest we were made for and the rest that we need. However, the presence of Jesus in our lives not only causes us to lie down, but He also takes us to quiet waters; in Hebrew, quiet waters is literally waters of rest. Where the quiet waters are, so there is life for all that surrounds those waters, and where there are green pastures and still waters in the dry and rocky climate of a cursed world, there is renewal. What kind of renewal you ask? The kind that restores the soul of the sheep. The Hebrew word used for restores means to turn back or return. The place that the Psalmist is describing is the place where those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matt. 5:6) will be filled and refreshed by resting in the Shepherd of the 23rdPsalm. It is Jesus who said, Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matt. 11:28). It is the Lord of the 23rd Psalm who said: I am the bread of life; the one who comes to Me will not be hungry, and the one who believes in Me will never be thirsty (John 6:35). The Good Shepherd said, The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10). According to Psalm 23, the Christian life begins with rest, and the kind of rest we receive is the abundant life that can only come through Jesus. But what is the abundant life? Is it prosperity in the worlds eyes? Is it the pain free life? What is the abundant life that Jesus came so that we, as His sheep, would have? What Kind of Abundant Life Does the Shepherd Provide? The abundant life is a life rooted in Jesus. The abundant life comes out of the abiding life. So, what is the abiding life you ask? Jesus told us what the abiding life is in John 6:54-56, The one who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For My flesh is true food, and My blood is true drink. The one who eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him (John 6:5456). The Greek word for remain is menō. If you are using the ESV or an older version of the NASB, you will see the word abide instead of remain. To remain or abide is to rest in Jesus and to rest in Him is to take up residence in the life of Christ. How does one do that? You do it by taking into your mind, heart, and soul all that Jesus is and all that he taught and commanded us to do. The same Greek word is used in John 15:5, I am the vine, you are the branches; the one who remains in Me, and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. So what does it mean to have the abundant life? Does the abundant life mean that you have a pain free life? If the abundant life means that the Shepherds will for you is to be comfortable with little to no suffering in this life, then what do you do with our Shepherds words to his sheep: In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world (John 16:33b)? The New Living Translation is closer to Jesus point: Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. If the green pastures and quite waters do not include the kind of agitation and trouble that suffering brings, then what do you do with Jesus warning to his disciples: You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers and sisters, other relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death, and you will be hated by all people because of My name. And yet not a hair of your head will perish (Luke 21:1618). If the green pastures and quiet waters that the Jesus leads his people to does not include suffering and even death, then what do you say to the fathers, the mothers, the children, and the friends of the 70 Christians who were taken from their village at 4am on the morning on February 13th of this year by a rebel group with ties to the Islamic State? They were taken by force to a Protestant church where they were slaughtered with machetes and hammers; those 70 Christians were our brothers and sisters in the faith. They heard the call of Jesus and followed Him (see John 10:14-16), yet when their bodies were discovered, each of them was also beheaded. Where are the green pastures and quiet waters of those 70 beheaded Christians from the Congo if the 23rd Psalm is also for them? Those 70 beheaded brothers and sisters are now included among the martyred saints described in Revelation 6:9-11, When the Lamb broke the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they had maintained; and they cried out with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who live on the earth? And a white robe was given to each of them; and they were told that they were to rest for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers and sisters who were to be killed even as they had been, was completed also. (Rev. 6:911) Those 70 Christians among the masses in heaven who are asking the question: How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who live on the earth? Notice the answer they received: rest for a little while longer, until the number of your fellow servants and their brothers and sisters who are to be killed even as you have been killed, is complete (v. 11). There will be more who will be massacred, butchered, and slaughtered in the name of the Good Shepherd, but that is not the end of their story! In March another 47 Christians from the Congo were martyred for following Jesus, and to date 287 Christians have been killed for their faith since Christmas of 2024. So, where was their green pasture? Where were the quiet waters for those followers of the Good Shepherd? We are given an answer in Revelation 7:9-17. We are told that right now all 287 of those who died for their faith in the Congo sing, and they are joined with other brothers and sisters who followed the Good Shepherd to their deaths, from every nation and all the tribes, peoples, and languages. Today, they shout triumphantly: Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb (Rev. 7:9ff.). But that is not all that we are told, for what they have is infinitely more precious than the comfort and safety we all hope to have in this life. I want to show you something from Revelation 7:13-17 that will help make sense of what is promised to us in the 23rd Psalm: Then one of the elders responded, saying to me, These who are clothed in the white robes, who are they, and where have they come from? 14I said to him, My lord, you know. And he said to me, These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15For this reason they are before the throne of God, and they serve Him day and night in His temple; and He who sits on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. 16They will no longer hunger nor thirst, nor will the sun beat down on them, nor any scorching heat; 17for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes. Do you see the answer for where the green pastures and quiet waters are for those who suffer, especially for those who suffer for their faith in the Good Shepherd? God currently shelters the scores of martyred Christians with His presence according to Revelation 7:15, but do you see what verses 16-17 say and how familiar it sounds to Psalm 23? Lets look at these verses again: They will no longer hunger nor thirst, nor will the sun beat down on them, nor any scorching heat; 17for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes. The reason why these Christians, and every other Christian in heaven no longer hungers or thirsts is because they are in the presence of the Lamb who is their shepherd. The sun no longer beats down on them with its scorching heat because they have been delivered from the wilderness of a cursed world! The Lamb is the spring of water of life, and it is because of the triumph of the Lamb that every tear will be wiped from their eyes. Conclusion Listen, the 70 who were beheaded, those who suffer in this life, and every other Christian who belongs to the Good Shepherd had the green pastures and quiet waters during their life on earth because they had Jesus, and they found that their hunger and thirst for righteousness was satisfied in Him. Although the 70 Christians from the Congo lost their lives, they did not lose what belonged to them, for they have what is promised to every Christian in the 23rd Psalm because they have the Lamb who is their Shepherd. Psalm 23 is not some cute passage for coffee mugs, t-shirts, and memorial cards! It is so much more. If Jesus is your shepherd, you have all that you need in Him. If you have Jesus, then you have the green pastures and quiet waters promised to all whose Lord is their shepherd. My question for you dear friend, is this: Who is the Lamb of God to you? If Jesus is your shepherd, then in what ways are you abiding in Him? How can you expect to experience the kinds of green pastures and quiet waters promised in Psalm 23 if you are not going to Jesus to satisfy the kind of hunger and thirst that only He can satisfy? [1] James Montgomery Boice, Psalms 141: An Expositional Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2005), 209.

The second verse in the 23rd Psalm is a peculiar one for those of us not accustomed to the undeveloped lands of the Bible. When you read of green pastures and quiet waters you most likely think of Goshen County, WY which produces more beef cattle than any other Wyoming county in our state. When I read Psalm 23, I think of the New Jersey Highlands consisting of lots of green and lots of water. But the green pastures that David had in mind was a dry and rocky set of rolling hills with tough grass sparsely scattered throughout. The grass was so sparsely scattered, that if one of the sheep wandered off, he would most likely starve to death if any of the predators in the region didnt find him first, and depending on the season, water was even more difficult to find. Because sheep are the most helpless of animals; they are not just dependent on the shepherd but are in absolute need of a shepherd for survival. Sometime ago there was a story out of Istanbul that reported the death of four sheep. Their shepherds reportedly neglected their flock by leaving the sheep to roam free so that they could eat breakfast. The sheep followed their leader right off a cliff; one by one, four hundred of them fell nearly 50 feet to their deaths. The loss of sheep was estimated to be $74,000. In the ancient world, shepherding was the least respected of occupations and required the full attention of the shepherd all the time. If a family had sheep, the youngest son was expected to serve as a shepherd. Because David was the youngest of eight sons, his job was to shepherd the sheep for his father Jesse. When David wrote this psalm, he wrote from his own experience, and like all other shepherds, David lived with the sheep. To appreciate this Psalm, we need to understand why it is structured the way that it is. There are five images that include the critical role of the shepherd as he leads, guides, and provides for his sheep; each Sunday, we will consider one of the five images we are given. So that you know where we are going, I will list them for you here: Image #1: The Abundant Life (vv. 2-3a) Image #2: The Secure Life (v. 3b) Image #3: The Hard Life (v. 4) Image #4: The Victorious Life (v. 5) Image #5: The Everlasting Life (v. 6) Today we will consider the first image, which is where the Shepherd of the 23rd Psalm is ultimately leading His sheep, and that is the abundant life. What is the Way to the Abundant Life? For a sheep to lie down four things need to happen: They need to be free of fear, friction, flies, and hunger. Phillip Keller spent eight years as a shepherd before he became a pastor, in his book, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, he wrote of what it takes to get sheep to lie down: It is almost impossible for sheep to be made to lie down unless four requirements are met. Owing to their timidity they refuse to lie down unless they are free of all fear. Because of the social behavior within a flock sheep will not lie down unless they are free from friction with others of their kind. If tormented by flies or parasites, sheep will not lie down. Only when free of these pests can they relax. Lastly, sheep will not lie down as long as they feel in need of finding food. They must be free from hunger.[1] It is only the shepherd who can provide the kind of trust, peace, deliverance, and pasture that the sheep need. Yet, of the five images in this Psalm, David begins with the one about rest. The first thing that we receive from Yahweh as our Shepherd, is rest. How does He provide us with rest? According to the NASB2020, He lets me lie down in green pastures... He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul... The Hebrew word for lets is the Hebrew word rbṣ and most translations translate this word as make. If you are using the NIV, the ESV, or an older version of the NASB, Psalm 23:2 reads something like this: He makes me lie down in green pastures... So which is it? Does Jesus, as our good Shepherd make us lie down or does He, let us lie down in green pastures? The Hebrew word for lets is both causative and imperfect so literally it can be translated, He causes me to lie down in green pastures... So, why does all matter? Our Shepherd removes from His sheep every agitation and threat that would keep us from the kind of rest we were made for and the rest that we need. However, the presence of Jesus in our lives not only causes us to lie down, but He also takes us to quiet waters; in Hebrew, quiet waters is literally waters of rest. Where the quiet waters are, so there is life for all that surrounds those waters, and where there are green pastures and still waters in the dry and rocky climate of a cursed world, there is renewal. What kind of renewal you ask? The kind that restores the soul of the sheep. The Hebrew word used for restores means to turn back or return. The place that the Psalmist is describing is the place where those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matt. 5:6) will be filled and refreshed by resting in the Shepherd of the 23rdPsalm. It is Jesus who said, Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matt. 11:28). It is the Lord of the 23rd Psalm who said: I am the bread of life; the one who comes to Me will not be hungry, and the one who believes in Me will never be thirsty (John 6:35). The Good Shepherd said, The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10). According to Psalm 23, the Christian life begins with rest, and the kind of rest we receive is the abundant life that can only come through Jesus. But what is the abundant life? Is it prosperity in the worlds eyes? Is it the pain free life? What is the abundant life that Jesus came so that we, as His sheep, would have? What Kind of Abundant Life Does the Shepherd Provide? The abundant life is a life rooted in Jesus. The abundant life comes out of the abiding life. So, what is the abiding life you ask? Jesus told us what the abiding life is in John 6:54-56, The one who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For My flesh is true food, and My blood is true drink. The one who eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him (John 6:5456). The Greek word for remain is menō. If you are using the ESV or an older version of the NASB, you will see the word abide instead of remain. To remain or abide is to rest in Jesus and to rest in Him is to take up residence in the life of Christ. How does one do that? You do it by taking into your mind, heart, and soul all that Jesus is and all that he taught and commanded us to do. The same Greek word is used in John 15:5, I am the vine, you are the branches; the one who remains in Me, and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. So what does it mean to have the abundant life? Does the abundant life mean that you have a pain free life? If the abundant life means that the Shepherds will for you is to be comfortable with little to no suffering in this life, then what do you do with our Shepherds words to his sheep: In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world (John 16:33b)? The New Living Translation is closer to Jesus point: Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. If the green pastures and quite waters do not include the kind of agitation and trouble that suffering brings, then what do you do with Jesus warning to his disciples: You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers and sisters, other relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death, and you will be hated by all people because of My name. And yet not a hair of your head will perish (Luke 21:1618). If the green pastures and quiet waters that the Jesus leads his people to does not include suffering and even death, then what do you say to the fathers, the mothers, the children, and the friends of the 70 Christians who were taken from their village at 4am on the morning on February 13th of this year by a rebel group with ties to the Islamic State? They were taken by force to a Protestant church where they were slaughtered with machetes and hammers; those 70 Christians were our brothers and sisters in the faith. They heard the call of Jesus and followed Him (see John 10:14-16), yet when their bodies were discovered, each of them was also beheaded. Where are the green pastures and quiet waters of those 70 beheaded Christians from the Congo if the 23rd Psalm is also for them? Those 70 beheaded brothers and sisters are now included among the martyred saints described in Revelation 6:9-11, When the Lamb broke the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they had maintained; and they cried out with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who live on the earth? And a white robe was given to each of them; and they were told that they were to rest for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers and sisters who were to be killed even as they had been, was completed also. (Rev. 6:911) Those 70 Christians among the masses in heaven who are asking the question: How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who live on the earth? Notice the answer they received: rest for a little while longer, until the number of your fellow servants and their brothers and sisters who are to be killed even as you have been killed, is complete (v. 11). There will be more who will be massacred, butchered, and slaughtered in the name of the Good Shepherd, but that is not the end of their story! In March another 47 Christians from the Congo were martyred for following Jesus, and to date 287 Christians have been killed for their faith since Christmas of 2024. So, where was their green pasture? Where were the quiet waters for those followers of the Good Shepherd? We are given an answer in Revelation 7:9-17. We are told that right now all 287 of those who died for their faith in the Congo sing, and they are joined with other brothers and sisters who followed the Good Shepherd to their deaths, from every nation and all the tribes, peoples, and languages. Today, they shout triumphantly: Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb (Rev. 7:9ff.). But that is not all that we are told, for what they have is infinitely more precious than the comfort and safety we all hope to have in this life. I want to show you something from Revelation 7:13-17 that will help make sense of what is promised to us in the 23rd Psalm: Then one of the elders responded, saying to me, These who are clothed in the white robes, who are they, and where have they come from? 14I said to him, My lord, you know. And he said to me, These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15For this reason they are before the throne of God, and they serve Him day and night in His temple; and He who sits on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. 16They will no longer hunger nor thirst, nor will the sun beat down on them, nor any scorching heat; 17for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes. Do you see the answer for where the green pastures and quiet waters are for those who suffer, especially for those who suffer for their faith in the Good Shepherd? God currently shelters the scores of martyred Christians with His presence according to Revelation 7:15, but do you see what verses 16-17 say and how familiar it sounds to Psalm 23? Lets look at these verses again: They will no longer hunger nor thirst, nor will the sun beat down on them, nor any scorching heat; 17for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes. The reason why these Christians, and every other Christian in heaven no longer hungers or thirsts is because they are in the presence of the Lamb who is their shepherd. The sun no longer beats down on them with its scorching heat because they have been delivered from the wilderness of a cursed world! The Lamb is the spring of water of life, and it is because of the triumph of the Lamb that every tear will be wiped from their eyes. Conclusion Listen, the 70 who were beheaded, those who suffer in this life, and every other Christian who belongs to the Good Shepherd had the green pastures and quiet waters during their life on earth because they had Jesus, and they found that their hunger and thirst for righteousness was satisfied in Him. Although the 70 Christians from the Congo lost their lives, they did not lose what belonged to them, for they have what is promised to every Christian in the 23rd Psalm because they have the Lamb who is their Shepherd. Psalm 23 is not some cute passage for coffee mugs, t-shirts, and memorial cards! It is so much more. If Jesus is your shepherd, you have all that you need in Him. If you have Jesus, then you have the green pastures and quiet waters promised to all whose Lord is their shepherd. My question for you dear friend, is this: Who is the Lamb of God to you? If Jesus is your shepherd, then in what ways are you abiding in Him? How can you expect to experience the kinds of green pastures and quiet waters promised in Psalm 23 if you are not going to Jesus to satisfy the kind of hunger and thirst that only He can satisfy? [1] James Montgomery Boice, Psalms 141: An Expositional Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2005), 209.

What does it mean to prepare a tableland? When David said that the Shepherd restores our soul what does that entail? These are a couple of the thoughts we will discuss as we unpack the book "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23" by Phillip Keller.www.sitstillmydaughter.com

“We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands.”SummaryIn this conversation, John and Daniel discuss the importance of knowing and obeying God's commandments. They emphasize that knowing God is more than just following a set of rules, but rather having a deep and intimate relationship with Him. They highlight the significance of reading and meditating on the Bible, as well as living out the teachings of Jesus. They also stress the importance of being a role model and living a life that reflects Christ's love and obedience. The conversation concludes with a reminder to seek wisdom and understanding from God and to share the good news with others. Takeaways -Knowing God is more than just following rules; it is having a deep and intimate relationship with Him. -Reading and meditating on the Bible is essential for understanding God's commandments and teachings. -Living obediently and being a role model reflects Christ's love and obedience. -Seeking wisdom and understanding from God is crucial for spiritual growth. -Sharing the good news with others is an important part of the Christian faith. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Verse: 1 John 2:3 01:38 Observation 03:01 Breakdown of the verse 07:09 The Foundation of Understanding and Wisdom 11:29 The Importance of Living Out Biblical Principles 13:30 A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 2315:15 The New Covenant 18:18 Tip 20:28 Prayer 22:51 The Value of Knowing God and Living His Word 24:21 2 Chronicles 7:14 28:11 Credits Why are we discussing this book? I'm blessed and honored to have you with us on this journey, and I know it will impact people. So this book, you'll see I'll have it on the cover of each episode, was found at my grandparents' house after my grandmother died, and my grandfather, it was his, passed away almost five years ago. And the reason why it was on my heart to do this was instead of going by myself, it would be the best How is the best way for fathers or grandfathers to read through Scripture, 52 specific verses, and then how it can be used in their life? So what Daniel and I are going to do is we're going to use the SOAP method:The term "SOAP method" is often associated with a structured approach to studying and reflecting on scripture. The SOAP method is an acronym that stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. It provides a systematic way to engage with and apply the teachings found in the Bible. Here's a brief overview of each step: 1. **Scripture:** - Choose a passage or verse from the Bible to focus on. Read and meditate on the selected scripture. 2. **Observation:** - Reflect on the passage and observe details such as keywords, themes, and any significant context. Consider the historical and cultural context of the passage. 3. **Application:** - Apply the teachings of the scripture to your own life. Consider how the passage can impact your beliefs, attitudes, and actions. Think about practical steps you can take based on the insights gained from the scripture. 4. **Prayer:** - Conclude your reflection with a prayer. Communicate with God about what you've learned, express gratitude, seek guidance, or ask for strength to apply the lessons from the scripture. I wanted you to know that my new book, Molding Minds is for sale at johngrdina.com If you have land that you feel compelled to donate for my future ministry of helping to heal others in their journey of life, please send me an email to grdinajohn@gmail.com You can follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jgrdina_coach/ or by going to my website at: www.johngrdina.comFollow Dr. Daniel Galasso on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_galasso/

Psalm 23:5 "thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over." In this Psalm, the anointing of oil symbolizes the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. This is a continual work. We continually need a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit in our hearts and minds. For the shepherd to know the sheep's need for the application of the oil, he must be among his sheep paying close attention to their needs. In the same way, our great Shepherd is ever-present in our lives ministering, comforting, and applying the oil of His Spirit.   Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 23 John 14:26; 16:13 Romans 12:2 II Corinthians 10:5   Resources: Enjoying the Journey Podcast: The Shepherd in the Shadows with Evangelist Scott Pauley https://enjoyingthejourney.org/series_title/the-shepherd-in-the-shadows/ A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W Phillip Keller: https://amzn.to/3CJZGid  The Heart of the Shepherd by Stephen Chappell: https://amzn.to/3Sh6B8R Great Hymns for Growing Hearts: Christ the Savior is Born Advent Devotional https://nohighercalling.org/product/great-hymns-for-growing-hearts-christmas-edition-hard-copy/    If you do not know Christ as your Shepherd, email me at nohighercallingpodcast@gmail.com. I'd love nothing more than to share how Jesus Christ can be your Savior.   Follow my  journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram, YouTube, and www.nohighercalling.org

Psalm 23:1 (ESV)The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  Susie Crosby joins Angie to discuss the promise that God provides everything we need.https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421 Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/ You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/ Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/  https://susiecrosby.com/Facebook: @susiecrosbyauthorInstagram: @susiecrosbySusie's devotional is “Just One Word: 90 Devotions to Invite Jesus In.”  Logos Software https://www.logos.com/Enduring Word Commentary https://enduringword.com/WordHippo https://www.wordhippo.com/BibleGateway https://www.biblegateway.com/Blue Letter Bible https://www.blueletterbible.org/ John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Ps 23:title–6. Robert G. Bratcher and William David Reyburn,UBS Handbook Series (New York: United Bible Societies, 1991), 231. Allen P. Ross, “Psalms,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 811. Catherine Kroeger, Mary Evans, and Elizabeth Elliot, The IVP Women's Bible Commentary: An Indispensable Resource for All Who Want to View Scripture through Different Eyes (InterVarsity Press, 2002), 296. A. F. Kirkpatrick, The Book of Psalms, The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1906), 125.  Susie mentioned“A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23” by W. Phillip Keller  Theme musicHeartwarming by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3864-heartwarmingLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

"A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23: Chapters 10, 11, & 12." (Part Two)  with Pastor Michael Petit. Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low

"A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23: Chapters 10, 11, & 12." (Part One)  with Pastor Michael Petit. Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low

A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23; Chapters 8 & 9 "Your Rod & Staff Comfort Me & You Prepare a Place For Me." (Part One) with Pastor Michael Petit. Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low  

A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23; Chapters 8 & 9 "Your Rod & Staff Comfort Me & You Prepare a Place For Me." (Part Two ) with Pastor Michael Petit. Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low  

Psalm 23:4 "thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." Psalm 23 is all about our present Shepherd. He is with us! Praise God for His faithful, constant presence in our lives. In this episode, we discuss the Shepherd, our protector, and how He uses the rod and staff as tools of His protection. Just as as shepherd uses the rod and staff for the care of his sheep, our great Shepherd uses the rod (God's Word) and the staff (the Holy Spirit) to keep us under His wing of safety and security.   Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 23; 139:23-24 Hebrews 12:6   Resources: Enjoying the Journey Podcast Series: The Shepherd in the Shadows with Evangelist Scott Pauley https://enjoyingthejourney.org/series_title/the-shepherd-in-the-shadows/  NHC Podcast: Guiding Our Kids to the Shepherd with Katie Davidson https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-13-guiding-our-kids-to-the-shepherd-with-katie-davidson/id1547126864?i=1000514400888  A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W Phillip Keller: https://amzn.to/3CJZGid  The Heart of the Shepherd by Stephen Chappell: https://amzn.to/3Sh6B8R   If you do not know Christ as your Shepherd, email me at nohighercallingpodcast@gmail.com. I'd love nothing more than to share how Jesus Christ can be your Savior.   Follow my  journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram, YouTube, and www.nohighercalling.org

"A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. Chapter 7: Even Though I Walk Through the Valley." (Part Two) with Pastor Michael Petit. Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low

"A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. Chapter 7: Even Though I Walk Through the Valley." (Part One) with Pastor Michael Petit. Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low  

"A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. Chapter Five: He Restores My Soul." (Part One) with Pastor Michael Petit. Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low

"A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. Chapter Five: He Restores My Soul." (Part Two) with Pastor Michael Petit. Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low

"A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. Chapter Four: He Leads Me Beside Quiet Waters." Part Two. with Pastor Michael Petit. Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low

"A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. Chapter Four: He Leads Me Beside Quiet Waters." Part One. with Pastor Michael Petit. Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low

A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23:Chapter Three by W. Phillip Keller."He Makes Me Lie Down in Green Pastures." (Part One) with Pastor Michael Petit. Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low

A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23:Chapter Three by W. Phillip Keller."He Makes Me Lie Down in Green Pastures." (Part One) with Pastor Michael Petit. Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low

Our Summer Series  Book "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 "I Shall Not Want by W.Phillip Keller." (Part Two). with Pastor Michal Petit.Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low

Our Summer Series  Book "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 "I Shall Not Want by W.Phillip Keller." (Part One). with Pastor Michal Petit.Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low

"Summer Series: A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, Chapter One." (Part Two) with Pastor Michael Petit. Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low

"Summer Series: A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, Chapter One." (Part One) with Pastor Michael Petit. Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low

Summer Study Series; "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by Phillip Keller." (Part  Two) with Pastor Michael Petit. Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low

Summer Study Series; "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W.Phillip Keller." (Part One) with Pastor Michael Petit. Thank you for listening to Pastor Michael Petit from Calvary Chapel Devine, Texas. We hope you enjoy our podcast, Sunday and Wednesday Teachings. You can get more information from calvarydevine.org Listen to Son-Salt-Light Digital Radio 24/7 with great teachers of the Word of God and Worship music. https://streams.radio.co/s1df711a7e/low

Piano : 'Joy in the Morning' written by Lani SmithRev. Raymond G. CoffmanPodcast HostZachary SmithPianist Audio Engineer Clark CoffmanLog Cabin Community ChurchVinings Georgia

Micah 7:18-20 Sermon Sources: Donald Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary James Montgomery Boice, The Minor Prophets Sinclair Ferguson, Children of the Living God Phillip Keller, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive

Whenever you see all the letters in the word LORD capitalized in the Bible it always is our English translation for the Hebrew word, “Yahweh” or “Jehovah”. Who is the Lord God of Israel. Jehovah is none other than the Lord Jesus Christ. In John 10 when Jesus said, “I Am the Good Shepherd”, He was saying, I Am Jehovah Rohi. Before we can fully understand and claim that “The LORD is my Shepherd” we need to know what it means that Jesus has said, “I Am Jehovah Rohi”, I Am the LORD your Shepherd”. Our view of Jesus the Christ is often too human and too small, and because it is we are unwilling to allow Him to have authority or control, or much less outright ownership of our lives. First, we need to know and believe that the Bible teaches us the Jesus, the Christ is creator of all things including us. Colossians 1:15-20 tells us that Jesus “is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.” When we really acknowledge that we were created in His image and that He made us, and we are not our own but His, it is then we can truly say that “The LORD is my Shepherd”. We are the apple of His eye. He created us to have a relationship with Him. It is not about religion, rituals, and ceremonies. It is about a personal relationship and intimate fellowship with Him through the blood of His cross! When the LORD is my Shepherd, “it immediately implies a profound yet practical working relationship between a human being and his Maker. It links a lump of common clay to divine destiny. It means a mere mortal becomes the cherished object of divine diligence. And the greater, the wider, the more majestic my concept is of the Christ, the more vital will be my relationship to Him.” When we say with confidence, the LORD is my Shepherd, we are proclaiming with a strong sense of pride, and devotion and admiration, “Look at who my shepherd is, my owner, my manager! He is the LORD Jesus Christ! He created me, and He loves me so much that He paid the price for my sin to reconcile me back to His Father God! Many of the above statements are quotes from Phillip Keller's book, “A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23”. I highly recommend this book as it has greatly helped me to better love and understand the fuller meaning of this beautiful Psalm. I will be using it to help me share these chats on this Psalm over the next few days. Phillip Keller ends his first chapter with these questions. Do I really belong to Him? Do I really recognize His right to me? Do I respond to His authority and acknowledge His ownership? Do I find freedom and complete fulfillment in this arrangement? Do I sense a purpose and deep contentment because I am under His direction? Do I know rest and repose, besides a definite sense of exciting adventure, in belonging to Him? I trust that you can begin to answer all the above questions in a positive way today! God bless!

How do you get to the place in your life where you soul is as calm as if you’re asleep? Are you there right now? If not, don’t miss the next Chris Fabry Live. Dr. Winfred Neely wants to take us to Psalm 23. He’s been thinking a lot lately about the Good Shepherd and the sheep. If you have wandered away or you’re in a valley in your life, don’t miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W. Phillip Keller

In this episode, we discuss the readings for the fourth Sunday of Easter (Year C in the lectionary cycle): Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30.We consider the imagery of shepherd and sheep across the texts: Jesus' declaration that He knows His sheep, the depiction of Jesus as the Lamb, and the comfort of having the Lord shepherd us through the dangers and needs of this life. We also discuss how the words and works of God  throughout the Scriptures invite belief in him, and examine how the practices of the early church  always ultimately focus on Jesus. Other notes:-Dwell App-Free Ebook challenging the “Spanking is Biblical” cultural belief from Connected Families.-A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, by: W Keller-The way sheep are

Psalm 23:6 New King James Version 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will [1]dwell in the house of the Lord [2]Forever. Read full chapter Footnotes Psalm 23:6 So with LXX, Syr., Tg., Vg.; MT return Psalm 23:6 Or To the end of my days, lit. For… The post A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 (2021) – Psalms 23:6-23:6 appeared first on Springs Lighthouse.

Frederica Mathewes-Green explores the ways the 22nd/23rd Psalm reflects a year of shepherding a sheep.

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Psalm 23:4 New King James Version —Amuzgo de Guerrero (AMU)—Amuzgo de Guerrero (AMU) —العربية (AR)—Arabic Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-AR)Ketab El Hayat (NAV) —अवधी (AWA)—Awadhi Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-AWA) —Български (BG)—1940 Bulgarian Bible (BG1940)Bulgarian Bible (BULG)Bulgarian New Testament: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-BG)Библия, нов превод от оригиналните езици (с неканоничните книги) (CBT)Библия, синодално издание (BOB)Библия, ревизирано издание (BPB) —Chinanteco de Comaltepec (CCO)—Chinanteco… The post A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 (2021) – Psalms 23:4-23:4 appeared first on Springs Lighthouse.

Psalm 23:3 New King James Version —Amuzgo de Guerrero (AMU)—Amuzgo de Guerrero (AMU) —العربية (AR)—Arabic Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-AR)Ketab El Hayat (NAV) —अवधी (AWA)—Awadhi Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-AWA) —Български (BG)—1940 Bulgarian Bible (BG1940)Bulgarian Bible (BULG)Bulgarian New Testament: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-BG)Библия, нов превод от оригиналните езици (с неканоничните книги) (CBT)Библия, синодално издание (BOB)Библия, ревизирано издание (BPB) —Chinanteco de Comaltepec (CCO)—Chinanteco… The post A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 (2021) – Psalms 23:3-23:3 appeared first on Springs Lighthouse.

Psalm 23:3 New King James Version —Amuzgo de Guerrero (AMU)—Amuzgo de Guerrero (AMU) —العربية (AR)—Arabic Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-AR)Ketab El Hayat (NAV) —अवधी (AWA)—Awadhi Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-AWA) —Български (BG)—1940 Bulgarian Bible (BG1940)Bulgarian Bible (BULG)Bulgarian New Testament: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-BG)Библия, нов превод от оригиналните езици (с неканоничните книги) (CBT)Библия, синодално издание (BOB)Библия, ревизирано издание (BPB) —Chinanteco de Comaltepec (CCO)—Chinanteco… The post A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 (2021) – Psalms 23:3a-23:3a appeared first on Springs Lighthouse.

Psalm 23:2 New King James Version —Amuzgo de Guerrero (AMU)—Amuzgo de Guerrero (AMU) —العربية (AR)—Arabic Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-AR)Ketab El Hayat (NAV) —अवधी (AWA)—Awadhi Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-AWA) —Български (BG)—1940 Bulgarian Bible (BG1940)Bulgarian Bible (BULG)Bulgarian New Testament: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-BG)Библия, нов превод от оригиналните езици (с неканоничните книги) (CBT)Библия, синодално издание (BOB)Библия, ревизирано издание (BPB) —Chinanteco de Comaltepec (CCO)—Chinanteco… The post A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 (2021) – Psalms 23:2b-23:2b appeared first on Springs Lighthouse.

Psalm 23:2 New King James Version —Amuzgo de Guerrero (AMU)—Amuzgo de Guerrero (AMU) —العربية (AR)—Arabic Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-AR)Ketab El Hayat (NAV) —अवधी (AWA)—Awadhi Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-AWA) —Български (BG)—1940 Bulgarian Bible (BG1940)Bulgarian Bible (BULG)Bulgarian New Testament: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-BG)Библия, нов превод от оригиналните езици (с неканоничните книги) (CBT)Библия, синодално издание (BOB)Библия, ревизирано издание (BPB) —Chinanteco de Comaltepec (CCO)—Chinanteco… The post A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 (2021) – Psalms 23:2-23:2 appeared first on Springs Lighthouse.

Psalm 23:2 New King James Version —Amuzgo de Guerrero (AMU)—Amuzgo de Guerrero (AMU) —العربية (AR)—Arabic Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-AR)Ketab El Hayat (NAV) —अवधी (AWA)—Awadhi Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-AWA) —Български (BG)—1940 Bulgarian Bible (BG1940)Bulgarian Bible (BULG)Bulgarian New Testament: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-BG)Библия, нов превод от оригиналните езици (с неканоничните книги) (CBT)Библия, синодално издание (BOB)Библия, ревизирано издание (BPB) —Chinanteco de Comaltepec (CCO)—Chinanteco… The post Karen Lange – A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 (2021) – Psalms 23:2-23:2 appeared first on Springs Lighthouse.

Psalm 23:1 New King James Version —Amuzgo de Guerrero (AMU)—Amuzgo de Guerrero (AMU) —العربية (AR)—Arabic Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-AR)Ketab El Hayat (NAV) —अवधी (AWA)—Awadhi Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-AWA) —Български (BG)—1940 Bulgarian Bible (BG1940)Bulgarian Bible (BULG)Bulgarian New Testament: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV-BG)Библия, нов превод от оригиналните езици (с неканоничните книги) (CBT)Библия, синодално издание (BOB)Библия, ревизирано издание (BPB) —Chinanteco de Comaltepec (CCO)—Chinanteco… The post Dianne Godwin – A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 (2021) – Psalms 23:1-23:1 appeared first on Springs Lighthouse.

King David has displeased the Lord and sees an Angel above the threshing floor of Arauna about to execute judgment on Jerusalem. The Bible records the purchase of this land on Mt. Moriah from Arauna so sacrifice could be made there. This place where Abraham had sacrificed Isaac became home to the Temple and sacrifices for centuries, and one day God would sacrifice His only son for the sins of the world on the edge of that same mountain.  This episode complements the daily readings from our Walk Thru the Bible reading plan for May 17-23, covering 2 Samuel 21-24; Psalms for Troubled Soul.    Show Links:  Written in Stone: House of David DVD - https://icejusa.org/product/written-in-stone-house-of-david/  A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310274419/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_NEJ7T16J7ZYAMMHX7A7C  The Shepherd Trilogy (Includes book above and two others): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0551030704/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_BBG7RSF7CEHHKXNVQ5S7 Sign up for our Israel Tour Interest List - https://icejusa.org/outofzion-tour   Walk Thru the Bible 2nd Quarter Reading Plan – https://icejusa.org/walkthrubible The Daily Bible - https://www.icejusa.org/dailybible   http://www.outofzionshow.com  https://www.icejusa.org  https://www.instagram.com/outofzion_icej/ https://www.facebook.com/susanmichaelicej/about/   Sign up for emails about upcoming shows: http://www.outofzionshow.com  More info on Susan: https://www.icejusa.org/susans-blog

https://bible.com/events/48696920 Psalms for Now, Psalm 23 - My Care Psalms 23:1-6NIV 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake. 4 Even though I walkthrough the darkest valley, 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 overflows. 6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. • • • If Psalm 23 asks a question it may be "Who will care for me?" • • • Provision for our flourishing (verse 2-3) Phillip Keller writes in his book “A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23” “sheep do not lie down easily and will not unless four conditions are met. Because they are timid, they will not lie down if they are afraid. Because they are social animals, they will not lie down if there is friction among the sheep. If flies or parasites trouble them, they will not lie down. Finally, if sheep are anxious about food or hungry, they will not lie down. Rest comes because the shepherd has dealt with fear, friction, flies, and famine.” • • • Protection in our peril (verse 4-5) • • • Confidence for the future (verse 6) Romans 8:38-39 NIV For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

https://bible.com/events/48696920 Psalms for Now, Psalm 23 - My Care Psalms 23:1-6NIV 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.  2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,  3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake.  4 Even though I walkthrough the darkest valley, 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 overflows. 6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lordforever. • • • If Psalm 23 asks a question it may be "Who will care for me?" • • • Provision for our flourishing (verse 2-3) Phillip Keller writes in his book “A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23” “sheep do not lie down easily and will not unless four conditions are met. Because they are timid, they will not lie down if they are afraid. Because they are social animals, they will not lie down if there is friction among the sheep. If flies or parasites trouble them, they will not lie down. Finally, if sheep are anxious about food or hungry, they will not lie down. Rest comes because the shepherd has dealt with fear, friction, flies, and famine.” • • • Protection in our peril (verse 4-5) • • • Confidence for the future (verse 6) Romans 8:38-39 NIV For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Do you ever feel inadequate as a mom?  Boy I sure do.Today on episode 82, "Mom & False Inadequacy," I discuss this topic with one of my grown daughters, Becca, who is a mom of littles.Even the most intentional of moms battle the lie that says, “YOU are not a good enough mom. You don’t have what it takes to nurture and guide your children.”    I hope you enjoy my conversation today with one of my favorite intentional moms.  But first, let’s hear an important message from her two little boys, and my favorite VIP guests hat ever come to the Practically Speaking MOM studio.Next week we’ll talk about the issues of disciplining kids at multiple ages, we’ll talk about  mom guilt, and finally health solutions that Becca has found for some physical concerns in her life.   That will be Episode 83.Then episode 84 will be my Mother's Day Special Episode!!Hey mom, could you take  a quick minute and click the share button and let your friend group know about this podcast.  My family and I take the time to produce this podcast because we want to strengthen families.  Can you help us do that by showing some of your friends how to subscribe to my weekly email containing the podcast and blog.  Just go to PracticallySpeakingMOM.com scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your email.  That’s all it takes.  We thank you ahead of time for joining in this mission to encourage and equip intentional moms to build strong families.  See you next week! Resources Mentioned: book A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23,  by W. Phillip Keller

The refrain of a hymn based on the 23rd Psalm says, “Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death into life.” This is what the Good Shepherd wants to do for us. Unfortunately, we often are more like some of the sheep Phillip Keller describes in his book A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23: obstinate, self-willed, rebellious. We do not need to be that way. The Mass readings can be found here: Scripture Readings The blog post can be found here: Blog Post

6 Faith-Full Books for Christian Women is a list of my very favorite books outside of Scripture. This list is certainly not comprehensive, but it will help you to scratch the surface on ways to meet the living God through the words of His people. Check out the blog at intentionalfilling.com/blog for the transcript of this episode, as well as more of our recommendations for in-depth Bible study. Each of the books listed below includes affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase a copy of any of these books through the link, Intentional Filling and the Let's Grow with Bree Podcast will make a small percentage, at no additional cost to you. It helps us to continue to create the great content that you've come to know and love. Thanks for your support! Number 06: A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, W. Phillip Keller Number 05: Finding I Am, Lysa TerKeurst Number 04: Goliath Must Fall, Louie Giglio Number 03: It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, Lysa TerKeurst Number 02: Beautiful Outlaw, John Eldredge Number 01: Jesus and Women, by Kristi McLelland For more exciting information and content, follow us on Instagram @intentionalfilling --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/intentionalfilling/support

Afghanistan is one of the harshest countries on earth for Christians. Yet in that nation, some Afghans have counted the cost and chosen to follow Jesus Christ. “Luke” is one of those believers. In fact, since coming to faith many years ago, he has become a respected leader among Afghanistan's house church movement. On this week's Christian Emergency Podcast, Andy Coleman speaks with Luke about his experience coming to faith in Afghanistan and the price he paid for not keeping his faith quiet. Luke lost employment, was arrested, imprisoned and threatened with death on several occasions. But today, Luke remains busy about the Kingdom and works to make the name of Christ famous in Afghanistan. Learn how Luke stood for Christ, and how he saw God use his obedience to grow the church in a difficult land. The demands placed on Luke were indeed extreme. Yet you may find they resemble pressures you encounter in your own life, wherever you live. Consider his example and how you can apply the lessons he learned in your own walk. If you are blessed by today's episode, please leave us a five-star rating. Also share the Christian Emergency Podcast with your friends. To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following. Afghan Ministries: https://www.afghanministries.org/ Afghan House Church Network: https://www.khabarkhush.org/ Dreams and Visions: Is Jesus Awakening the Muslim World? Tom Doyle and Greg Webster. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. W. Phillip Keller. Christian Emergency Alliance: https://www.christianemergency.com/. Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Twitter: @ChristianEmerg1 Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Facebook: @ChristianEmergency The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance. Soli Deo Gloria

  Episode #040 Recorded Friday, October 24, 2013 “A Classic: ‘A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23'” HOST: Brad McNutt       Video of this episode: Show Notes: Brad reviews A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by Phillip Keller. Click here to purchase A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 via Amazon. Your Feedback Email: books@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) […]