2024-09-15 More Songs from Israel's Hymnal 03 (Psalm 23) shared slides.pptx

Lesson 3 of 13 in a Heritage Bible Master Class study of "More Songs from Israel's Hymnal." This lesson is on Psalm 23.

1. Lesson 3: The Shepherd Psalm 23 September 15, 2024

2. Question 1 What do we learn about God from Psalm 23?

3. GOD IS OUR: Place of Refuge Source of Strength Constant Helper PERFECT TENSE: He always has been, He presently is , AND He always will be, All those things!

4. GOD wants a RELATIONSHIP with YOU!

5. Question 2 What do we learn about ourselves from Psalm 23?

6. Sheep: Drown in running creeks Helpless against predators No sense of direction Shepherd: Leads to quiet water Protects with rod and staff Leads on the right paths

7. We, like sheep … … are stupid!

8. Question 3 Psalm 23:1. The NIV says “I lack nothing.” How does your translation express it? What do we learn about Christian living from this line?

9. Question 4 Psalm 23:2. Why does he “make” us lie down in green pastures?

10. For sheep to lie down, they must be free from: Fear Friction Annoyances Hunger God, our shepherd, provides the freedoms we need to rest and be restored by him.

11. Question 5 Psalm 23:2. What is meant by quiet waters?

12. Question 6 Psalm 23:3. How does God guide us?

13. Question 7 Psalm 23:4. What is “the darkest valley” (NIV) or “the valley of the shadow of death” (ESV)?

14. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death , I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4, ESV) Even though I walk through the darkest valley , I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4, NIV)

15. Even when the way goes through Death Valley, I'm not afraid when you walk at my side. Your trusty shepherd's crook makes me feel secure. Psalm 23:4, MSG

16. Question 8 Psalm 23:4. What are the Lord’s rod and staff?

17. Question 9 Psalm 23:5. What does the table represent?

18. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Psalm 23:5a

19. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Psalm 23:5a

20. Question 10 Psalm 23:5. “You anoint my head with oil…” what is that talking about?

21. You anoint my head with oil Psalm 23:5b

22. Lesson 3: The Shepherd Psalm 23 September 15, 2024

23. Lesson 4: Our Response Psalm 138 September 22, 2024