Living From His Leading: An Interactive Study

Psalm 23

Psalm 23:1–3 ESV

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Verses 1-3

The LORD — Yahweh

MY shepherd

my SHEPHERD

I shall not want

PAUSE.

Psalm 23:4 ESV

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.

Verse 4

I will fear no evil for You are with me

Presence > Fear

Will I feed my fear? Or will I trust in His presence?

PAUSE.

Psalm 23:5–6 ESV

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

Verses 5 and 6

Communion with God AND your enemies?

My cup overflows

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.