Discover how you can experience peace even during lifes most troubling times in the bible study the lord is my shepherd. Apr 20, 2020 the church that i attend is doing a series on psalm 23. Sheep require more attention than any other livestock. From the author of the bestselling when bad things happen to good people and living a life that matters a new book of practical spirituality, of inspiration and encouragement gleaned from what may be the bestknown and bestloved chapter in the bible.
See more ideas about lord is my shepherd, psalms and psalm 23. If the lord is my shepherd, i am satisfied with his provision. While most people express a deep longing for peace, the distractions and busyness of life often make true peace seem like an illusive goal. The lord is my shepherd lessons from psalm 23 learn religions. Jan 02, 2020 david was a shepherd for his family, and he often used references to shepherding in the book of psalms. Recited by soldiers in the heat of battle, by families praying for the safety and recovery of loved ones, and by others needing courage and hope, the psalm has calmed and inspired people for countless generations.
The lord is my shepherd bible verses encouraging scriptures. The author takes his own experiences being a sheep owner shepherd and being a pastor, and joins them to reading through the psalm. The lord is my shepherd goes through each verse of psalm 23 and enlightens the reader about the meaning one can find. Interlinear bibles crossrefs commentaries dictionaries misc interlinear bibles crossreferences commentaries dictionaries misc. The lords my shepherd psalm 23 funeral poem funeral guide. Daily bible reading the lord is my shepherd psalm 23. If a sheep is feverish or sick, he has no means to heal. Psalm 23 niv bible the lord is my shepherd, i lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake. But is ps 23 really about confidence in the face of death. This summary of the book of james provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of james. Practicing the peace and power of psalm 23, rob morgan reflects on the specific ways that this psalm speaks to our lives today. David begins this psalm by saying, the lord is my shepherd.
If the sheep are thirsty, they count on the shepherd to provide the water. From the author of the bestselling when bad things happen. Psalm 23 is the 23rd psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, the lord is my shepherd. Sep 11, 2015 psalm 23 king james version kjv the lord is my shepherd. Study guide for psalm 23 by david guzik blue letter bible. Be encouraged and experience a peacefilled heart and mind with. This psalm describes god as our good shepherd who cares for us and looks over us. Psalm 23, also known by the lord is my shepherd scripture is one of the most popular bible passages of all time. True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction. The pastor highlighted that sheep in the ancient world were dependent on their shepherd.
As a shepherd cares for his herd in the day when he is among his scattered sheep, so i will care for my sheep and will deliver them from all the places to which they were scattered on a cloudy and gloomy day. If the sheep are to eat, its the shepherd who leads them to the pastures. There are several other bible verses about jesus, the lord, and god being a shepherd. Psalm 23 1 commentary explaining the book bible study guide. It is also a familiar idea throughout the bible, that the lord is a shepherd to his people. For thus says the lord god, behold, i myself will search for my sheep and seek them out. He guides me along the right paths for his names sake. Even though i walk through the darkest valley, i will fear no evil, for you are with me. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters. King james bible, psalm 23 the lord is my shepherd, ezekiel 34. Psalm 23 is one of my favorite passages of scriptures. Psalm 23 is a dearly loved bible verse often quoted at funerals.
One of the most wellknown psalms, psalm 23, describes the lord as the great shepherd. Psalm 23 is the most popular psalm in the scriptures and is frequently read at state occasions and at funerals, the most notable recent example being the funeral of whitney houston 19632012. Psalm 23, king james version, american edition kjva bible. They would fall down sideways or on their backs and be unable to get back up. Yea, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear no evil. Comfort for dark days from psalm 23, offers insights to help you strengthen your faith in god and rely on him to navigate you through lifes journey. Sep 29, 2017 king james bible, psalm 23 the lord is my shepherd, ezekiel 34. Beginning with the words the lord is my shepherd, the bibles psalm 23 is perhaps the most memorized of any psalm. The idea begins as early as the book of genesis, where moses called the lord the shepherd, the stone of israel genesis 49. To understand the psalm a little better, we need to understand sheep and shepherds. May 05, 2020 one of the most beloved passages of the bible gets a respectful and charming popup treatment in agostino trainis the lord is my shepherd readers will feel the comfort and assurance of gods love and protection as they experience this delightful interpretation of psalm 23 with their children. He makes sure they have everything they need, including plenty of food and water.