SF406 - LIFE'S GREATEST RELATIONSHIP (Psalm 23)

SF406

LIFE'S GREATEST RELATIONSHIP

Psalm 23

INTRODUCTION

Scriptural Background

David's most famous psalm

May have been written just prior to his confrontation with Goliath

Sermon Background

The substance and flavor of life is our relationships.

The quality of life is determined more by our relationships than by any other single factor.

You can live on very little materially if you have a love.

There are many significant relationships

Parents

Siblings

Mates

Children

Co‑workers

Close friends

The most important is our relationship with Christ!

David is describing his relationship with the Lord.

1A.            A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP

"The LORD is my shepherd"

1B.             Not Just A Shepherd

2B. Not Just The Shepherd

3B. He Is My Shepherd

2A.            A PLEASANT RELATIONSHIP

1B. The Lord's Provision

1C.            Plentiful (v.1b)

2C.            Peaceful (v.2)

2B. The Lord's Presence

1C.            Brings Restoration (v.3a)

2C.            Produces Righteousness (v.3b)

3B. The Lord's Protection

1C.            From my greatest enemy (v.4)

"your rod and your staff, they comfort me." = Moses rod ‑Red Sea experience

2C.            From my present enemies (v.5)

Those who would rob me of the joy of serving Jesus

3A.      A PERMANENT RELATIONSHIP

1B.       We Can Travel The King's Highway

1C.      Goodness/Love takes care of my steps

2C.      Mercy takes care of my stumbles

2B.       We Can Live In the King's Home

"forever" = Eternal security!

APPLICATION

What is your relationship like?