In the Shepherd’s Cave

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In the Shepherd’s Cave

1. Millions know and love this psalm

a. The words inspire, instruct, and comfort

I. He Speaks of a Relationship with God—v.

A. He was saying, “I belong to God”

1. We might say, “Jesus is Lord”

2. Both mean we are children of God

B. He was just a common man

1. This says that a relationship is possible for any person

2. It is possible for anyone to be a Christian—

II. He Speaks of a Relationship in Life

A. How the relationship touched his life

1. Physical needs met—“not want”

2. Emotional needs met—“still waters”

3. Spiritual needs met—“restoreth soul”

4. Living needs met—“paths of righteousness”

5. Deepest needs met—“shadow of death”

6. Total needs met—“table before me”

B. The relationship was not temporary—v.

III. He Speaks of an Eternal Relationship

A. Eternal dwelling place—v.

B. Eternal well-being—v.

C. This is a possibility for all who believe

D. Who of us can say, “The Lord is my shepherd”?

Keiningham, C. W. (1981). Sermon Outlines for Funerals (p. 12). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.