September 30 lesson
A Closer Look at a Familiar Psalm
Text: Psalm 23
Purpose: To realize the greatness of this psalm that we all have known and quoted for many years.
Introduction: A quick look at last week (Psalm 27.) This psalm is possibly the most-quoted passage of Scripture besides John 3:16. So many times, we quote famous passages, but we forget the significance of the words. The Lord really should be our shepherd; he really does restore my soul. Many times we just quote this psalm, but the words are amazing and relevant for us today.
Body:
“The Protection of the Lord.” (v 1)
“The Lord is my shepherd.” What an amazing fact! If we have trusted Christ as our Saviour, we have a Good Shepherd to lead us. So many times, we do not follow our Shepherd like He would want us to. We are just like sheep….quick to leave and go our own way. Let’s stay close to the Shepherd and let Him lead us in the way He would choose.
“The Provision of the Lord.” (v 1)
“…I shall not want.” God will provide for His sheep. He is the fulfillment of everything we think we want. We find all we need in Him. I’m not saying that we are automatically going to be rich because the Lord is our shepherd, but I am saying that the Lord will provide in our times of need.
“The Pleasant Life in the Lord.” (v 2)
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” Have you ever been at a spiritual “low point?” Everything just seems to go wrong. You do things, and you feel awful about them. Then have you ever been at a spiritual “high point?” Life just becomes pleasant. You can look people in the eye. You can be open and honest with God. That is what this verse pictures to me…..a person that is completely right with the Lord and the fellowship that he enjoys with the Lord.
“The Positive Pushing from the Lord.” (v 3)
“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” When we are at that “low point” spiritually, God is there to restore our souls. He is there to push us in a positive way. After He restores us, He then leads us in the paths of righteousness. IF we will follow Him, He will lead us in the right way. Too many times, we think we know what is best for us. That is just not the case. God created this world; do we not think that he knows where the path of righteousness is? He knows where we need to be and when we need to be there. Just follow Him!
Next Week:
Psalm 23 part two
Text: Psalm 23
Purpose: To realize the greatness of this psalm that we all have known and quoted for many years.
Introduction: A quick look at last week (Psalm 27.) This psalm is possibly the most-quoted passage of Scripture besides John 3:16. So many times, we quote famous passages, but we forget the significance of the words. The Lord really should be our shepherd; he really does restore my soul. Many times we just quote this psalm, but the words are amazing and relevant for us today.
Body:
“The Protection of the Lord.” (v 1)
“The Lord is my shepherd.” What an amazing fact! If we have trusted Christ as our Saviour, we have a Good Shepherd to lead us. So many times, we do not follow our Shepherd like He would want us to. We are just like sheep….quick to leave and go our own way. Let’s stay close to the Shepherd and let Him lead us in the way He would choose.
“The Provision of the Lord.” (v 1)
“…I shall not want.” God will provide for His sheep. He is the fulfillment of everything we think we want. We find all we need in Him. I’m not saying that we are automatically going to be rich because the Lord is our shepherd, but I am saying that the Lord will provide in our times of need.
“The Pleasant Life in the Lord.” (v 2)
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” Have you ever been at a spiritual “low point?” Everything just seems to go wrong. You do things, and you feel awful about them. Then have you ever been at a spiritual “high point?” Life just becomes pleasant. You can look people in the eye. You can be open and honest with God. That is what this verse pictures to me…..a person that is completely right with the Lord and the fellowship that he enjoys with the Lord.
“The Positive Pushing from the Lord.” (v 3)
“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” When we are at that “low point” spiritually, God is there to restore our souls. He is there to push us in a positive way. After He restores us, He then leads us in the paths of righteousness. IF we will follow Him, He will lead us in the right way. Too many times, we think we know what is best for us. That is just not the case. God created this world; do we not think that he knows where the path of righteousness is? He knows where we need to be and when we need to be there. Just follow Him!
Next Week:
Psalm 23 part two
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