Sep 25, 2016
There’s No Place Like Home
Series: Psalm 23
“And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” When we accept Jesus as our Savior, our bodies become the temple of the Holy Spirit. When we die, we will be taken to Heaven but here on earth, we already dwell with Him as the Holy Spirit dwells with us. (Psalm 23: 6b KJV)
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- Sep 25, 2016There’s No Place Like Home
Sep 25, 2016There’s No Place Like HomeSeries: Psalm 23“And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” When we accept Jesus as our Savior, our bodies become the temple of the Holy Spirit. When we die, we will be taken to Heaven but here on earth, we already dwell with Him as the Holy Spirit dwells with us. (Psalm 23: 6b KJV)
- Sep 18, 2016A Sure Thing: Maturity Leads to Legacy
Sep 18, 2016A Sure Thing: Maturity Leads to LegacySeries: Psalm 23“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life;” Aren’t you glad God’s goodness is following you wherever you go? But God wants you to know him and not just when things are going good but also through the fellowship of his sufferings as stated in Psalm 119:71: “It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes.” (Psalm 23: 6a NKJV)
- Sep 11, 2016Nowhere To Land
Sep 11, 2016Nowhere To LandSeries: Psalm 23“You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.” Shepherds put oil on their sheep’s head for several reason-to keep irritating pests from landing on the head, to protect against scabs, and to keep sheep from hurting each other when they butt heads. As Christians, we can keep the pests from filling our hearts and minds by filling them with scriptures, we can avoid the scabs of life by yielding to God’s discipline and directions, the oil of God’s Word can also help us avoid hurting our brothers and sisters even when we disagree and butt heads. (Psalm 23: 5b NKJV)
- Sep 4, 2016Table Manners
Sep 4, 2016Table MannersSeries: Psalm 23Before a shepherd moves his sheep to the highlands (tablelands), he must inspect them to be sure they have what the sheep need and are safe for the sheep. In the same way, God prepares our table, a place for us even in the midst of our enemies, where we can fellowship with Him and other believers. How do we react to this table? Do we rejoice in the communion or do we complain about our lives and our enemies? What kind of table manners do we have? Psalm 23:5a NKJV (supporting verses-Psalm 22: 1, 12-21; Philippians 3:10)
- Aug 28, 2016Love Taps
Aug 28, 2016Love TapsSeries: Psalm 23Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. God uses the rod to signify authority, discipline (examination), and defense. Just as a shepherd uses his rod to establish his authority over the sheep, to sometimes discipline them and to defend them, we can receive comfort knowing that God is the final authority and that he loves us enough to discipline us and protect us. As the shepherd uses his staff, God also guides us, catches us when we fall, pulls us away from danger, and lets us know He is near and that we are special to Him. Psalm 23:4b NIV (supportive verses-Ezekiel 20:37; Hebrews 4:13; Romans 12:2; 1Peter 4:12-13)
- Aug 21, 2016Preparation for Appreciation
Aug 21, 2016Preparation for AppreciationSeries: Psalm 23A mountain climber's appreciation for the mountain top is enhanced because of his preparation and work to climb from the bottom to the top. So also, Christians best appreciate the mountain top experiences in their lives after experiencing and climbing out of the valleys. We "fear no evil" because we know that Christ will bring us out of the valley and up to the mountain! (Psalm 23:4a)
- Aug 14, 2016He Leads Me
Aug 14, 2016He Leads MeSeries: Psalm 23Sheep need a lot of management. The shepherd has to make sure to keep them moving around to avoid overgrazing in one area. Overgrazing an area can not only lead to a lack of pasture, but can also foster the growth of parasites. However, sheep can also be very stubborn and not want to move from an area where they are comfortable. They have to be prodded by the Shepherd to move on to better pastures. Jesus, the Great Shepherd, encourages His sheep (us) to move on, to get out of their comfort zone, and to not hold on to things that are parasitic in their lives. Like sheep, we are often stubborn and need gentle (or not so gentle) prodding. (Psalm 23:3b NKJV)
- Aug 7, 2016He Restores My Soul
Aug 7, 2016He Restores My SoulSeries: Psalm 23Psalm 23 is more about the shepherd than the sheep. These verses describe how the shepherd trains and takes care of his sheep so that they will follow him to the green pastures and the still waters that restore them and make them healthy. In the same way, Jesus, the Great Shepherd takes care of us when we follow Him. (Psalm 23: 2-3a NKJV)
- Jul 24, 2016The Lord is My Shepherd
Jul 24, 2016The Lord is My ShepherdSeries: Psalm 23As sheep depend on their shepherd for their care and safety, as Christians we depend on the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, to care for us and keep us safe. We can rest in the knowledge and faith that He will watch over us. (Psalm 23:1-2 NKJV)