6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of theLordforever. There are no halfway measures when it comes to the Lords provision for our lives. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Pentateuch THE LORD AS SHEPHERD 1 Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. But how does God do this? Major Prophets No robber, predator or enemy ever takes Him by surprise! It would stick right by the Shepherd's side! My cup runs over. General Epistles GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order', Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. It is a valley of the shadow of death, facing what seemed to David as the ultimate defeat and evil. What confidence for this life this should give us as we believe it in faith! It has remanded to their dungeon more felon thoughts, more black doubts, more thieving sorrows, than there are sands on the sea-shore. Poetical Books They are quiet waters times when there are no waves and no troubles and you can feed and are restored. You can check these in your browser security settings. 8:29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. These twin guardian angels will always be with me at my back and my beck Goodness and mercy follow him alwaysall the days of his life the black days as well as the bright days, the days of fasting as well as the days of feasting, the dreary days of winter as well as the bright days of summer. i. Just as when great princes go abroad they must not go unattended, so it is with the believer. (Spurgeon). Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. A lot of people are suffering mentally, emotionally, and financially. Forgiveness -- for He restores my soul. People need comfort and encouragement. General Epistles God refuses to let the godly go hungry. Ouch. He is a popular conference speaker and the president of both The Master's College and The Master's Seminary. The shepherds staff was the familiar long rod with a crook on one end. He is a dove, not an eagle; the dew, not the hurricane.[3]. The sheep may crack their skull just to ease the suffering to get rid of the brain-eating parasites. [7], 5001 North Oak Trafficway It makes sense. Davids former occupation was a humble shepherd. Davids song is portrayed in non-religious circles too, making appearances in many secular movies and other entertainment mediums. The MacArthur Study Bible: new King James version - John MacArthur. Basically fear tactics. The Old Testament [1] As I mentioned, this is one famous Psalm. This is a fact as indisputable as it is encouraging, and therefore a heavenly verily, or surely is set as a seal upon it. In Psalm 22 He is the foundation; in Psalm 23 He is the manifestation; in Psalm 24 He is the expectation. The emphasis of his pulpit ministry is the careful study and verse-by-verse exposition of the Bible, with special attention devoted to the historical and grammatical background behind each passage. [4]. Heb 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, Psalm 2 Bible Study The Current Rebellion & The Coming King, Psalm 8 Bible Study The wonder of God and the second man, Psalm 16 Part 1: Testing's in the journey through life and death, Psalm 16 Part 2 - Hope in the journey through life and death, Psalm 22 Part 1 - Prophecy of the crucifixion and the wrath of man. When a soldier is in the presence of his enemies, if he eats at all he snatches a hasty meal, and away he hastens to the fight. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. Dying soldiers have died easier as it was read to them; ghastly hospitals have been illuminated; it has visited the prisoner, and broken his chains, and, like Peter's angel, led him forth in imagination, and sung him back to his home again. Here David pictures God as a gracious host who provides all that he needs even in times of apparent difficulty. (Philip Keller). Likewise, we also need God to guide us to the right places and opportunities. It has poured balm and consolation into the heart of the sick, of captives in dungeons, of widows in their pinching grief's, of orphans in their loneliness. In Psalm 22 He dies; in Psalm 23 He is living; in Psalm 24 He is coming. This sentence may be read, only goodness and mercy, for there shall be unmingled mercy in our history. I'm sure you are smart enough to see the analogy between Jesus and His sheep today. ), Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life. There are stacks of deceptive shepherds around just as there always were. i. 20:28 ) If this is you, then please don't starve God's flock and please don't feed them rubbish. But we need to learn to lie down. It has charmed more griefs to rest than all the philosophy of the world. But the valley was always there, casting its shadow over her life. David had it right in placing his trust in the one true God who controls all things. Pastor and teacher John MacArthur covers the complete Bibleevery passage of the Old and New Testaments, phrase by phrasein this valuable one-volume resource. Wisdom Literature It has comforted the noble host of the poor. To be invited to Gods table is the ultimate honor. His passion is to serve the global Church and bring people of diverse backgrounds together to learn & grow. So God will always lead us into that which is right and that which is true. The instruments used by the shepherd comforted David. If you are truly one of His sheep (evidenced by hearing his voice and following His ways) then this verse is your verse as well! Lord's Day Services. The Gospels You will have much more pressing concerns. He had not only enough, a cup full, but more than enough, a cup which overflowed. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. The shepherd certainly did not remove the presence of evil but removed the fear of evil. If there is a wire fence, they'll get caught in it. Pentateuch In Psalm 23, God has answered this prayer God has led him in paths of righteousness. Psalm's 22, 23 and 24 give different glimpses of this wonderful Shepherd. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.. The intimate portrayal of God as a shepherd is what makes Psalm 23 unique and unforgettable. (General Editor), New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology & Exegesis, 5 vol., (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1997), All Rights Reserved | 1997-2023 Richard Niell Donovan. Mercy is the covenant-word rendered steadfast love elsewhere. Daily devotional with John Piper. His Spirit attends us in various operations, like watersin the pluralto cleanse, to refresh, to fertilize, to cherish. A great promise indeed! So life here for our sheep is one of continual green pastures. So for now, let us follow our Lord where He would lead. Near death, the saint does not walk in the valley, but through the valley. Whatever be the believers position, he is even now under the pastoral care of Jehovah. Jesus took this name for Himself when He said 'Before Abraham was born, I AM!' The psalmist doesnt speak of going into the valley, as if it were a box canyon or a final destination. Now mine was a recent silly example. for his names sake (v. 3c). He will never, ever, leave you! Everyone loves this Psalm. The analogy of a king as a shepherd is common in ancient times and is not unusual. Let us not, therefore, be afraid. It is a Psalm of but 6 verses but countless sermons and entire books have been written on it. Oh! It is a bit difficult to ascertain the exact time Psalm 23 was written. [5], We need to remind ourselves of this all the time. Psalm 23:3 He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Kansas City, Missouri 64118, 2017 The Spurgeon Center and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Share. On the one hand it is not quoted in the New Testament directly concerning Jesus. We are smart enough to do this in the physical. This magazine often included an exposition of a psalm, and in the 1866 publication Spurgeon featured Psalm 23. Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. To eat at the Kings table in the presence of your enemies would show your enemies that the king holds you in high regard, and would demonstrate their powerlessness to hurt you. Luke-Acts She is a lady that is unfortunately into the New Age and has spirit guides etc She doesn't agree with what I believe nor do I agree with her beliefs. The MacArthur Bible Commentary treats every passage of the Old and New Testaments phrase by phrase, with hundreds of word studies and sidebars throughout. 'Do I need to be extra careful?' He wants to genuinely bless His people and live in the abundance of His grace. David wrote Psalm 23 based on his experiences with God. And he awaits the day when the great shepherd will become the chief Shepherd and shall come in the skies. Verses 1-6. He is no longer speaking about God, but is instead speaking to God. However, he was confident that God is with him all the time. And I will dwell in the house of the LORDforever: The psalm ends with the calmest assurance that he would enjoy the presence of the LORD forever both in his days on this earth and beyond. He talks about going through it, showing that he expects to emerge from its shadows into the light on the other side. 'What happened exactly to me in the dream?' On still other days, she found herself walking through the middle of the valley. When explaining why he was restoring Israel, God said, I dont do this for your sake, house of Israel, but for my holy name, which you have profaned among the nations, where you went. Lie down in green pastures quiet waters - But thank Jesus our great Shepherd that He does bring us to green pastures and quiet waters. He was the son of Jesse and a direct descendant of Abraham. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 27:1). He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." . He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters., God as a shepherd knows where to lead His flock to rest. But the shepherds here use dogs and fences to drive and control the sheep. 'My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. The Hebrew word for staff (mishaynaw) seems to speak of a support in the sense of a walking stick. Psalm 23 commentary is a holy piece of work that exudes different kinds of emotions. As someone who worked as a shepherd before, David knew that shepherds live with their flock and are everything to it: guide, protector, and source of provision. Johannine Writings In light of all these truths, we must respond promptly. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. I. The Middle Eastern shepherds in Israel didn't drive their sheep their sheep followed them. The sheep didnt know where the green pastures and still waters were. [5] We need to make sure that we have a Middle Eastern understanding of the Shepherd. If God is our shepherd then we must obey Him wholeheartedly. Psalm 23: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? I recently did a study on this psalm for a home group church meeting. Jesus the Messiah was also a descendant of King David. In describing the Lord as a shepherd, David wrote out of his own experience because he had spent his early years caring for sheep. 'Is something bad going to happen to me?' Maybe this verse should have read 'though I close my eyes and sprint through the valley of the shadow of death' This verse speaks to us of the trying times in our lives where there is darkness, confusion and fear. Nothing is hurried, there is no confusion, no disturbance, the enemy is at the door and yet God prepares a table, and the Christian sits down and eats as if everything were in perfect peace. (Spurgeon). Everything in eternity -- for I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever. I need to know you are well.' The Third Commandment says, You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name (Exodus 20:7). Shepherds feed the flock and herd them to good forage areas. Readers benefit from the coherence a single commentator provides, finding faithful, understandable, and . Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. However, the sheep do not easily lie down. Psalm 23 Bible Study - Jesus our Great Shepherd! The profound way of weaving Davids testimony to bring glory to God through this Psalm is utterly magnificent. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Kings were anointed (1 Samuel 10:1; 16:3, 12-13; 2 Samuel 23:1; 1 Kings 1:39). conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy And obviously, he would then leave the lamb to die in the wilderness, eaten by its predators! When I asked the oncologist how serious it was, he said, Stage threemaybe Stage three and a half. My chances of survival were less than 50-50. I will sanctify my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, which you have profaned in their midst; and the nations shall know that I am Yahweh, says the Lord Yahweh, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes (Ezekiel 36:22-23). Text: Psalm 23 Ministry: Anchored. He is a great leader who leads people to righteous living. We in turn should allow that light to shine forth towards others so that people may see our lives and praise God. Thank you for registering. c. You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over: Despite the dangers about and the presence of enemies, David enjoyed the richness of his hosts goodness. That seldom accomplishes His purposes and the rest of the Psalm show that these things do occur. The concept dates back to the Book of Genesis when Jacob referred to the LORD as the Shepherd and the Rock of Israel (Genesis 49:24). (Whew!) They are in need of a good shepherd who will provide, protect, and guide his sheep. [3], The LORD - The first thing to note is the source of David's comfort. Fortunately, I had insurance that would allow my family to weather the storm financially. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point God shines His light into our lives. And let's not forget they are prone to wander. Sun Valley, CA 91352 (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1979-1988), Brown, Francis; Driver, S.R. He who turns the ebb into the flood can soon restore our soul. He would not be like his Lord if he had not. I started off by saying that I wanted to have a look at what is probably the most popular chapter in the entire Old Testament. David could say God is my shepherd because of his personal experience. Your partnership makes all we do possible. Sermon. Everything in time -- for goodness and mercy shall follow me. In 1969, after graduating from Talbot Theological Seminary, John came to Grace Community Church. We may request cookies to be set on your device. We must surrender our desires and follow where He leads no matter the cost. Johannine Writings - Henry Ward Beecher, [2] J Vernon McGee writes 'to put it succinctly, in Psalm 22 we see the cross, in Psalm 23 the crook (the Shepherd's crook), and in Psalm 24 the crown (the King's crown). This word follow in the Hebrew does not just mean tag along at some distance behind. For them, it truly was the valley of the shadow of death. Grace Community Church 13248 Roscoe Blvd. Guidance -- for He leads me in the paths of righteousness. It implies that the Lord is the only thing needed in life and that Gods shepherding care provides all of our necessities. [9] These are the paths we should desire and actively seek. PSALM 23:1-4. This feeding is symbolic of being fed spiritually with the word of God. Surely goodness (Hebrew: tob) and loving kindness (Hebrew: hesed) shall follow me all the days of my life (v. 6a). He doesn't stop, and he doesn't give up hope. His anointing set him apart for his unique role as prophet, priest, and king. When applied to Yahweh, hesed is fundamentally the expression of his loyalty and devotion to the solemn promises attached to the covenant. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. In Psalm 23, however, the psalmist declares that the Sovereign of the universe, the Creator of all things, can be described using "my," that the Lord attends to me in a personal way. Death is not the house but the porch, not the goal but the passage to it Many a saint has reaped more joy and knowledge when he came to die than he ever knew while he lived. We need to hear those words as if God intended them for usbecause he did. We might say that the shepherds presence did not eliminate the presence of evil, but certainly the fear of evil. (wpe). 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. They will not lie down if they are afraid. The anointing of oil to the sheep isnt just a meaningless ritual. The primary responsibility of a shepherd is to ensure the well-being and safety of the flock. The idea that the LORD is a shepherd to His people is also prevalent throughout the Bible. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. It wasn't a nice dream at all '. So life here for our sheep is one of continual green pastures. Peace -- for He leads me beside the still waters. Location. Prophets David knew the uniqueness and intimacy of this metaphor. John Piper Sep 8, 1980 [6]. It has remanded to their dungeon more felon thoughts, more black doubts, more thieving sorrows, than there are sands on the sea-shore. The New Testament God is. Jesus honored his disciples by inviting them to a table where he served them bread, saying, I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I tell you, I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God (Luke 22:15-16). The world is now experiencing a dreadful pandemic. He is. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, While I am here I will be a child at home with my God; the whole world shall be his house to me; and when I ascend into the upper chamber I shall not change my company, nor even change the house; I shall only go to dwell in the upper story of the house of the Lord for ever. (Spurgeon), (c) 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik [email protected]. Interactive Bible study with John Piper. He leads me - Jesus our Shepherd is in the business of leading and bringing you to a place of rest. 3,580+ | 2 min. Countless experts also argued that David wrote it during the later years of his kingship because of its nostalgic and tranquil tone. Amazon, in the last couple of weeks (Nov 2014) released the most highlighted passages in their most popular books downloaded onto Kindle, their electronic book reader. In fact, he thought quite highly of it, as is evident by this especially generous compliment: Of this delightful song it may be affirmed that its piety and its poetry are equal, its sweetness and its spirituality are unsurpassed. Spurgeon once referred to Psalm 23 as the Pearl of the Psalms in his monthly magazine, The Sword and the Trowel. Psalm 22 Part 2 - It is finished, He has done it! David had extreme confidence in who God IS right now! i. ), The New Interpreters Dictionary of the Bible, 5 vol. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. The writer of Psalm 23 makes an analogy between God and the shepherd. It is what the Apostle Paul knew when he wrote: Philippians 4:11-13 I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. The word my cup runs over indicates that David not only had the necessities but also enjoyed abundance. The center point of this psalm is for you are with me. In the original Hebrew language, there are 26 words before this phrase, and 26 afterwards (Limburg, 74). For a shepherd, the healing purpose would be significant. Hebrews 13:20-21 May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him His present care and provision for His people There are few experiences in life that would be more satisfying. It is 'The LORD' who is his shepherd! I have all things and abound; not because I have a good store of money in the bank, not because I have skill and wit with which to win my bread, but because The Lord is my shepherd. The wicked always want, but the righteous never; a sinners heart is far from satisfaction, but a gracious spirit dwells in a palace of content.[2]. The MacArthur New Testament Commentary is now completethirty-three volumes that take you through the whole New Testament, detail by detail, verse by verse. Yea, though I walk, as if the believer did not quicken his pace when he came to die, but still calmly walked with God. 'You are with me' the Psalmist says and that is all that he needs to know. John MacArthur. No matter his present environment, David could look to the fact of Gods shepherd-like presence and know, You are with me and I will fear no evil.. We often try to work things out in our little minds and end up working ourselves into a place of nervous exhaustion! Welcome to FaithGiant, where you can find everything you need to live a life of faith, hope, and love. Giving without a Whisper by C. H. Spurgeon, Know, Known, Knowledge, Unknown - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words, David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: Mateo 4 La Tentacin de Jess y Su Primer Ministerio en Galilea, David Guzik :: Hechos 2 El Espritu Santo Es Derramado Sobre la Iglesia, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 20 Satans, el Pecado y la Muerte son Finalmente Eliminados, David Guzik :: 2 Timoteo 3 Los Tiempos Peligrosos y la Preciosa Verdad, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 12 La Mujer, el Nio, y el Dragn, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), Matthew 18-19 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Genesis 1:1-8 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), John 12 - Sir, We Would See Jesus (Chuck Missler), Genesis 2-3 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith). Gods presence enables David to feast in perfect security. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand.' This gives us amazing confidence when we need it most. The ASV, which is also in the public domain due to expired copyrights, was a very good translation, but included many archaic words (hast, shineth, etc. Psalm 23 - Sermon On the Lord is My Shepherd - Study and Obey Pastor John MacArthur. This is a psalm of trust and confidence in God's goodness in the present and in the future. It is well to know, as certainly as David did, that we belong to the Lord. Joy -- You anoint my head with oil and my cup runs over. Gods presence removed the fear in David and comforted him. God does not eliminate the risks and hazards but will illuminate His presence. But he also knew, through many highs and lows, throughout his life, that he too was but a sheep with a far greater Shepherd. I have a lady at my work who, after saying something that she felt may tempt fate, said 'touch wood'. He had known famine. can be seen as comforting for it is a sign that He loves us scripture says (Heb 12:6). A number of our soldiers died there. One can rightly say that we face only the shadow of death because Jesus took the full reality of death in our place. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish ; no one can snatch them out of my hand. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible The Gospels Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. Make sure your view of the 'Good Shepherd' Jesus is the right one! The word through is important. Shepherds use the rod and staff to guide the sheep and protect them from potential predators. You can also change some of your preferences. He rammed it home so much that come lunch time we were saying 'I WILL eat my lunch', 'I will EAT my lunch.' Sweet and full are the doctrines of the gospel; fit food for souls, as tender grass is natural nutriment for sheep. Hundreds of additional study tools complement the commentary, such as. The World English Bible is based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of the Bible, the Biblia Hebraica Stutgartensa Old Testament, and the Greek Majority Text New Testament. Some of the most obvious are: 1) the wisdom type with instructions for right living; 2) lamentation patterns which deal with the pangs of life (usually arising from enemies without); 3) penitential psalms (mostly dealing with the "enemy" within, i.e., sin); 4) kingship emphases (universal or mediatorial; theocratic and/or messianic rule); and 5)
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