Another Day In Paridise

Ps 2

Psalm 1:1 ESV

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;

Psalm 23:1 ESV

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Be Worshipful Psalm 23

Abel, the first martyr, was a shepherd (Gen. 4:2) and so were the patriarchs of Israel. Moses spent forty years caring for his father-in-law’s sheep, and David, Israel’s greatest king, served his father as a shepherd.

Be Worshipful Psalm 23

Why? So we would learn about the Shepherd and see how tenderly He cares for us. Sheep are defenseless animals that are prone to get lost, and they need almost constant care. You can’t drive sheep, as you do cattle; they must be led. The eastern shepherds know their sheep by name and can call them and they will come (John 10:1–5). The sheep were kept, not for food but for wool, milk, and reproduction. In this psalm, David explains that if we follow the Lord and trust Him, He will meet our every need, no matter what the circumstances may be.

Jehovah Rohi: The Lord is My Shepherd.

Be Worshipful In the Pasture—Adequacy (vv. 1–3)

The verb is a participle and means “is shepherding me.”

The only time that Sheep are seen in a favorable light in the scripture, is when they are under the care of a Good Shepard.

This Psalm is not a knock on sheep but rather, Gives us Bragging rights

Who’s Your____________

Shepard

I belong to Him.

Direction

*I Shall Not want...

As My Shepherd God makes _______________

available.

contentment

Contentment comes from _________ we have not ___________ we have.

A Complaining sheep is a Disgrace to its Shepard.

God meets my deepest needs.

Its a tendency for sheep to look at what other sheep have.

When God is our Shepard there isn't anyone else that we need or anything else that we need.

Sheep have a tendency to wander off in search of “Greener pastures”

But a stray sheep becomes easy pray for predators.

God makes me FREE to Rest!!

Psalm 23:2 ESV

He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

As My Shepherd God,___________Me________________

We are in the Field

Directs me to a safe place.

*Its something in sheep, that they cannot REST until they are free from conflict with other sheep, predators, pest and hunger.

safe place

The Shepard's guidance is key for the sheep to find rest.

Green pastures: Sheep's teeth are very dull, therefore they can only chew the finest of grass lest they don't chew it properly and choke.

Still Waters: Sheep cannot drink by choppy water...

# 1 Their noses are so short they can easily drown

#2 They are not good swimmers.

#3 Their heavy wool cotes could get to wet, thus pulling them into the water.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary 23:2a

The first blessing David experienced was spiritual nourishment. As a shepherd leads sheep to fresh grass for feeding, so the Lord leads His people. One who follows the Lord does not lack any spiritual nourishment. Under-shepherds

The Bible Knowledge Commentary 23:2b–3a

A second blessing that comes from the Lord’s leading is spiritual restoration. As a shepherd leads his sheep to placid waters for rest and cleansing, so the Lord restores or refreshes the soul. Here the spiritual lesson is clear: the Lord provides forgiveness and peace for those who follow Him.

Psalm 23:3 ESV

He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Ps 23:

He Restores My Soul: Sheep may become “cast” stuck on there backs, unable to get up.

She sheep struggling to get up can quickly become dehydrated and easy prey for a predator.

A Handbook on the Book of Psalms Psalm 23:3

The meaning is to restore vitality, vigor, strength; to renew, invigorate

As My Shepard God ___________ me and keeps me out of ____________

Revives & Ruts

He Leads me in paths of righteousness: The word lead means = To lead gently

Sheep are creatures of habit, they can “Over graze” their own pastures. The Shepherd knows when its time to move down another path.

The word here means well -worn paths, ruts.

When a sheep begins to explore a “New” exciting path on there own it always leads to trouble.

Do not be carried away.

For His Name Sake: A good shepherd knows the right paths on which to bring the sheep home safely. So too the Lord loses none of His sheep, but guides them in the right way. He does so partly because of His reputation

Psalm 23:4 ESV

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.

As My Shepherd God gives me ______________ in my _____________

Victory in my valleys

Its amazing that David shifts from talking about the Shepard in third person .

To speaking to Him directly.

People who was once there wont be with you in your valleys.

Shadow of Death: A Shadow cant hurt you.

A shadow of a dog cant bite you.

Psalm 23:4 ESV

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.

A shadow of a knife cant cut you.

A Shadow of a gun cant shoot you.

Its never as bad as it seems.

There will be Valleys, cant just go from mountain top to mountain tops.

Valley : The darkest Valleys are often the pathways to the greenest pastures.

Valleys are much cooler.

But yet dangerous.

But yet dangerous.

have the Best grass but yet dangerous.

But yet dangerous.

Rod: pull me in

Staff: Club= with nails beat off wolves.

Comfort in the valley

God allows exposer for my Growth.

Ps 23:

Psalm 23:5 ESV

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Now the scene shifts into a tent or home.

A banquet if you will.

David goes from picturing God as a Shepard.

To The Host.

I must remain ___________ even under _______________

*Seated , pressure

Prepare A Table before me :

Don’t get up from the table until God is done preparing it!!

In the Presence of My Enemies : Despite of the Danger The Lord still has a Spread.

Anoint my head with Oil: which is refreshing and soothing,

Psalm 23:6 ESV

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

I Must have an ____________ of seeing God’s hand and experiencing His __________________

*Assurance, Precence