Songs of the Shepherd Psalms 22 24 Song

Songs of the Shepherd Psalms 22 - 24 Song of the Dying Shepherd – Ps. 22 Song of the Risen Shepherd – Ps. 23 Song of the Ascended Shepherd – Ps. 24 1

Song of the Risen Shepherd Psalm 23 The Lord is My Shepherd I Shall Not Be In Want 2

Song of the Risen Shepherd Psalm 23 The Good Shepherd – John 10: 11, 14 The Great Shepherd – Heb. 13: 20 The Chief Shepherd – 1 Peter 5: 4 3

Song of the Risen Shepherd Psalm 23 The Lord is My Shepherd 1. Lord – “I am who I am” Ø Refers to self-sufficiency Ø Refers also to timelessness 2. Shepherd – lowest of all work Ø Luke 15: 4 -7 Ø John 10: 1 -16 4

Song of the Risen Shepherd I Shall Not Be In Want 1. I shall not lack rest – verse 2 Ø Sheep do not lie down easily – 4 needs ü ü Fear – must be free from fear Friction – can not be crowded or conflicted Flies – free from torment by pests Famine – free from hunger Ø Are you resting in your Risen Shepherd? 5

Song of the Risen Shepherd I Shall Not Be In Want 2. I shall not lack life – verse 3 Ø Ø Restores my soul – brings me to repent Soul = life – restores to health; salvation A cast Is your life in the Risen Shepherd one of restoration? 6

Song of the Risen Shepherd I Shall Not Be In Want 3. I shall not lack guidance – verse 3 Ø Ø Sheep are stupid creatures They wander away and overeat easily Paths of righteousness – Isaiah 53: 6 Are you wandering from the Risen Shepherd? 7

Song of the Risen Shepherd I Shall Not Be In Want 4. I shall not lack safety – verse 4 Ø Shepherd’s ability to protect sheep Ø Both green pastures and valley of the shadow of death are God’s right paths Ø Does the Risen Shepherd’s presence overcome your fears? 8

Song of the Risen Shepherd I Shall Not Be In Want 5. I shall not lack provision – verse 5 Ø The shepherd prepares the tablelands Ø The shepherd uses olive oil, sulfur, and spices to ward off insects and heal Ø Are you allowing the Risen Shepherd to lead you in the paths He has prepared for you? 9

Song of the Risen Shepherd I Shall Not Be In Want 6. I shall not lack a heavenly home – v 6 Ø Nomadic sheep lacked a sure home Ø Our shepherd is preparing that home for us – John 14: 2, 3 Ø Is the Risen Shepherd causing you to live for eternal values and things? 10

Song of the Risen Shepherd Psalm 23 Application The dying shepherd was forsaken for the forgiveness of your sins! Are you living in the grace, mercy and peace that are yours in the Risen Shepherd? 11