Psalm 23

Introduction

I. God's Shepherding—A Personal Reflection

A. God's Pastoral Care of Israel (Is. 40:11; 74:1; 77:20; 78:52; 80:1; 95:7)

B. God's Pastoral Care of David

C. God's Pastoral Care of Us (Jn. 10:11; Gal. 2:19-20; Phil. 3:12)

II. God's Sovereignty—A Powerful Redemption

A. He Causes Me to Repent (Ps. 60:1; Acts 26:18; 1 Pet. 2:25; Acts 11:18; Eze. 34:11ff; 36:22-32; 2 Pet. 1:3)

B. For the Honor of His Name (Eze. 36:22-32)

III. God's Serving—A Prepared Celebration

A. Lavish Proportions (Lk. 12:37; Matt. 26:26-28)

B. Perpetual Provisions

Conclusion