The Shepherd's Comfort

Friday, March 6, 2015
Psalm 23 KJV

1 [[A Psalm of David.]] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) Who is David's shepherd? (v.1a)
2) What does David's shepherd do for him? (v.1b-3)
3) What does David do when he goes through terrifying times and why? (v.4)
4) What else does the shepherd do for David? (v.5)
5) What is the psalmist's hope? (v.6) 

APPLICATION QUESTIONS
6) Who is your earthly shepherd (pastor)?
7) How much is your earthly sheperd (pastor) like the Good Shepherd?

LIFE LESSONS
8) The Lord gives His sheep (followers) earthly shepherds (pastors) who will care for their souls just as He does.
9) A good earthly shepherd must first be a good sheep (follower of the Lord Jesus Christ)!