PSALMS - Week 1 (Psalm 23)

Psalms
Psalm 23 - February 14

1The lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
2He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
3He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
4Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
5You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
6Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the lord
forever. —Psalm 23

Who our Father is…

1The lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
2He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
3He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name. —Psalm 23:1-3

What are some of the GREEN MEADOWS you have experienced in your life with Jesus?

What are some Green Meadows you would like him to bring you to?

What are some PEACEFUL STREAMS you have drunk from in your life?

What are some PEACEFUL STREAMS you would like to drink from?

Confidence
Clarity
Connection

What does God do for us?

4Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me. —Psalm 23:4

9I have called you back from the ends of the earth,
saying, ‘You are my servant.’
For I have chosen you
and will not throw you away.
10Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. —Isaiah 41:9-10

What does God promise to do?

5You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
6Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the lord
forever. —Psalm 23:5-6

31“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ 32These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. —Matthew 6:31-33

HOW DO WE RESPOND?

SEARCH and FIND

…I myself will search and find my sheep. 12I will be like a shepherd looking for his scattered flock. I will find my sheep and rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on that dark and cloudy day. —Ezekiel 34:11-12

GATHER the SCATTERED

…I myself will tend my sheep and give them a place to lie down in peace, says the Sovereign lord. 16I will search for my lost ones who strayed away, and I will bring them safely home again. I will bandage the injured and strengthen the weak. Ezekiel 34:15-16