My Shepherd: Psalm 23
1. The Provision of the Shepherd
1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 (ESV)
70 He chose David his servant and took him from the sheepfolds; 71 from following the nursing ewes he brought him to shepherd Jacob his people, Israel his inheritance. Psalm 78:70-71 (ESV)
19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (ESV)
28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV)
2. The Restoration of the Shepherd
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. Psalm 23:2
3. The Guidance of the Shepherd
3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:3 (ESV)
4. The Protection of the Shepherd
4 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. Psalm 23:4 (ESV)
5. The Victory of the Shepherd
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalm 23:5 (ESV)
11 I tell you, many will come from east and west and recline at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, Matthew 8:11 (ESV)
6. The Assurance of the Shepherd
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. Psalm 23:6 (ESV)