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When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Romans 1:11-13 (Living Translation). Psalm 23: Reflection or Anticipation. Presented by. Warm / Interactive / Relevant / Challenging / Action Oriented. Prayer Time.

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  1. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Romans 1:11-13 (Living Translation) Psalm 23: Reflection or Anticipation Presented by Warm / Interactive / Relevant / Challenging / Action Oriented

  2. Prayer Time • CRBC known for making disciples • 20s Class • New SS Room

  3. Introduction • Psalm 23 – It’s Not About ME! • David, the “Shepherd King” • Eternal truths couched in simple language • Word pictures • Framework of Understanding • Nature of sheep • Responsibilities / provisions of the shepherd

  4. Nature of Sheep • Timid, fearful, easily panicked • Dumb, stupid, gullible, foolish • Stampede easily, vulnerable to mob psychology • Little or no means of self-defense; can only run • Easily killed by enemies • Jealous, competitive for dominance • Easily “cast”; i.e. flipped over on their back without the ability to right themselves • Need the most care of all livestock; demanding • Hard on pastures

  5. Nature of Sheep • Vulnerable to fear, frustration, pests, & hunger • Easily influenced by a leader • Perverse, stubborn • Frequently look for the easy places to rest or to feed • Don’t like to be sheared or cleaned • Creatures of habit, i.e. they get into ruts • Unpredictable; tendency to stray • Restless

  6. A Preview • Read John 10:11-14 – The Good Shepherd • Read John 10:15 – The Committed Shepherd • Dual Metaphors; i.e. the Personal Shepherd and the Gracious Host • Uncommonly clear view of kingdom living, both present and into eternity.

  7. Next Week Psalm 23 The Lord is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want, He Maketh Me to Lie Down in Green Pastures

  8. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Romans 1:11-13 (Living Translation) Psalm 23: Reflection or Anticipation Presented by Warm / Interactive / Relevant / Challenging / Action Oriented

  9. Prayer Time • CRBC known for making disciples • 20s Class • New SS Room

  10. The Shepherd’s Psalm The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

  11. The Lord is my Shepherd • Can you trust a Shepherd? • Who is the “Shepherd”? • A vital relationship starts with a majestic understanding of the Christ • The quality of the life of a sheep depends on it’s owner! Sheep do not self maintain. • We carry a distinct mark!

  12. I Shall Not Want • David knew privation, deep personal poverty, acute hardship, and anguish of spirit, What gives? • The Master in people’s lives make the difference in their destiny. • From early dawn until late at night the selfless Shepherd is alert to the welfare of His flock. • How about the “”problem sheep”?

  13. He Maketh Me to Lie Down in Green Pastures • A disturbed flock / sheep does not flourish • Fear • Friction within the flock • Torment by pets • Hunger

  14. Next Week Psalm 23, He Leadeth Me Beside the Still Waters, He Restoreth My Soul

  15. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Romans 1:11-13 (Living Translation) Psalm 23: Reflection or Anticipation Presented by Warm / Interactive / Relevant / Challenging / Action Oriented

  16. Prayer Time • CRBC known for making disciples • 20s Class • New SS Room

  17. The Shepherd’s Psalm The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

  18. He Leadeth Me Beside the Still Waters • “Water” satisfies the soul • Water is available from unlikely sources • Water quenches like nothing else

  19. He Restoreth My Soul • “Cast” sheep require a Shepherd’s touch • “Cast” sheep are easy prey • God does not abandon you when in need • When we think we are the strongest, we may be the most vulnerable. • Looking for a soft spot • Too much wool • Too fat

  20. Next Week Psalm 23 He Leadeth Me in the Paths of Righteousness for His Name’s Sake, Yea, Though I Walk Through the Valley

  21. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Romans 1:11-13 (Living Translation) Psalm 23: Reflection or Anticipation Presented by Warm / Interactive / Relevant / Challenging / Action Oriented

  22. Prayer Time • CRBC known for making disciples • 20s Class • New SS Room

  23. The Shepherd’s Psalm The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

  24. He Leadeth Me in the Paths of Righteousness for His Name’s Sake • A good shepherd keeps his flock on the move. • Sheep are excited when they encounter fresh pasture. • Stubborn sheep will end up as bags of bones on old polluted ground. • Healthy sheep are willing to be led.

  25. . . . I Will Fear No Evil • The route to mountaintops is through the valleys. • It is not a place where he has not already gone. • Characteristics of high country treks via valleys • They are the best trails to the high country • Access to water • Sites of richest feed and best forage

  26. Next Week Psalm 23 Thy Rod and thy staff they comfort me, Thou preparest a table before me . . .

  27. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Romans 1:11-13 (Living Translation) Psalm 23: Reflection or Anticipation Presented by Warm / Interactive / Relevant / Challenging / Action Oriented

  28. Prayer Time • CRBC known for making disciples • 20s Class • New SS Room

  29. The Shepherd’s Psalm The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

  30. Thy Rod and Thy Staff They Comfort Me . . . • The Good Shepherd has the tools to care for the flock. • Rod (Word of God - authority, power) • Prevents confusion • Used for discipline • Used to examine and count • Instrument of protection • Staff (Spirit of God - concern) • Used to bring sheep together, guiding • Used to draw sheep to the shepherd • Used to guide sheep • Used to rescue sheep

  31. Thou Preparesta Table Before Me • The Good Shepherd “prepares” the table • The “table” is in full view of the enemy • The “wanderers” are the first to be picked off by the enemy. • Tough experiences can occur on the mountain top but He is more than able to protect me.

  32. Next Week Psalm 23 Thou Annointest My Head With Oil . . . Surely Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow Me . . .

  33. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Romans 1:11-13 (Living Translation) Psalm 23: Reflection or Anticipation Presented by Warm / Interactive / Relevant / Challenging / Action Oriented

  34. Prayer Time • CRBC known for making disciples • 20s Class • New SS Room

  35. The Shepherd’s Psalm The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

  36. Thou Anointest My Head With Oil . . . • Summer is “fly season”; i.e. little pests • A little “oil” goes a long way . . .! • Summer is “scab time” • Watch who you “rub” heads with . . ! • Autumn is “rutting season” • Do you want to be known for butting heads . . ?

  37. Surely Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow Me. . . • It’s easy to acknowledge God in the good times, how about the tough times? • Goodness and mercy flows from me as my legacy • What will I leave behind? • How will I be received if I returned? • The Shepherd is also looking for some satisfaction!

  38. Next Week Psalm 23 I Will Dwell in the House of the Lord For Ever. . .

  39. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Romans 1:11-13 (Living Translation) Psalm 23: Reflection or Anticipation Presented by Warm / Interactive / Relevant / Challenging / Action Oriented

  40. Prayer Time • CRBC known for making disciples • 20s Class • New SS Room

  41. I Will Dwell in the House of the Lord Forever . . . • A satisfied sheep has no desire to be anywhere else. • Envious sheep may try to ‘jump the fence’ to get in. • Contented sheep want to be in full view of the Shepherd

  42. Next Week Review Psalms 23

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