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How do we understand “goodness and mercy will follow me?” David was confident in his proclamation and his understanding of God’s covenant loyalty. When we face tragedy or our world seems to be “falling apart” how can we have the same confidence that David had in God’s goodness and mercy? Do we have confidence that we will “dwell in the house of the Lord forever,” not just as “long as we live.”
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David’s Anointing
What does David mean in Psalms 23 when he says “anointed my head with oil?” What is the historical context and what does this statement portend for the future? When we consider God’s plan for bringing us into his family, what does the “anointing” represent? What did David understand about “anointing” that is important for us to consider, in our walk with God today?
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The Lord prepares a table? How?
What is the “Lord’s table?” This passage in Psalm 23 is rich in meaning and gives the believer encouragement in this life and hope for the future. Jeff Patton examines and expands upon the concept of the “Lord’s table” and how God has provided in the past, continues to provide for us now, and will provide blessings in the future for His people. Even in times of trouble, the Lord prepares a table in the presence of His enemies.
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David, the shepherd king of Israel, understood the many functions of the rod and staff in caring for the sheep. How does the Lord use the rod (shebet) to comfort, discipline, and protect those in his care? How is the staff, the shepherd’s crook, used to guide and lead, so we can say with assurance, “your rod and staff comfort me?”
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When we deal with life’s challenges, and we are walking through dark times how is it that we can maintain our courage. David, counsels us to “fear no evil!” So how can we have the same confidence that David had to face our walk through the valley of deep shadows?
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Are we willing to walk a “straight” path following the good shepherd? And if we do, how does that reflect upon the reputation of our shepherd? Are we bringing honour to his name? And what is the benefit to us if we walk the “right” path, paths of righteousness?
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Restoration is a major theme in scripture. One might think that those in the shepherd’s care do not need to be “restored,” but a shepherd knows how easy it is for sheep to become “cast,” lost, or injured, for a variety of reasons. Learn how the Lord, the good shepherd, has provided for people like the Shunamite woman. And he will provide for us, so we can confidently proclaim, “He restores my soul!”