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The Mystery of God’s FamilyThe historicity of King David is no longer disputed due to recent archaeological evidence. David had wanted to build a house for God, but God turned it around and promised to build David a house – a dynasty, a family, that would not be forgotten. Yet the even greater reality is that the Father is offering all those who love Him and walk with Him, a place in His house, His family. What is the mystery of God’s family and what will it mean to live in God’s house?
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.”
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?
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.

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?”

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?