" T h e L o r d i s M y S h e p h e r d "
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Psalm 23
[ Amplified ]
it's supper-time with Jesus
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Introductory Thoughts |
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Text and Interpretation |
The Shepherd - Lord |
v1 The Lord in my Shepherd [ to feed, guide and shield ]; I shall not lack. [ Amplified ] = That's Relationship!
I shall not want = That's Supply!
... my God will supply all your need, .... Phil. 4:19 ... but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing .. Psalm 34:10 there is no want to them that fear Him .. Psalm 34:9
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Pastures of Tender Grass and Waters of Rest |
v2 He makes me to lie down in (fresh, tender) green pastures; He leads me beside the still and restful waters. = That's Rest!
He leads me beside the still waters = That's Refreshment!
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"He Restores My Life"
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v3 He refreshes and restores my life - myself; = That's Healing!
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The Shepherd's Leading
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v3 He leads me in the path of righteousness - uprightness = That's Guidance!
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The Valley of Shadow |
v4 Yes, though I walk through the [ deep, sunless ] valley of the shadow of death, = That's Testing!
v4 I will fear no evil; = That's Protection! v4 For you are with me; = That's Faithfulness! |
Comfort Through the Rod and Staff
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v4 Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me = That's Discipline!
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The Banquet |
v5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; = That's Hope!
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Thou Anointest my Head with Oil |
v5 You anoint my head with oil; = That's Consecration!
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The Overflowing Cup |
v5 my cup runs over. = That's Abundance!
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The Celestial Escort |
v6 Surely only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life; = That's Blessing
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"In the House of the Lord Forever!" |
v6 the house of the Lord [ and His presence ] shall be my dwelling place. Forever. = That's Security! Forever = That's Eternity!
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B i b l i o g r a p h y |
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G e n e r a l |
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Wolfhard Touchard, M.L.S. Retired Reference & Database Librarian Andrews University - May 2012 |