Summer in the Psalms // The Terrain, Tools and Table of Psalm 23

Table of Psalm 23 Psalms 23:1-6 NASB 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I will not be in need. 2 He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. 3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For the sake of His name. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. 6 Certainly goodness and faithfulness will follow me all the days of my life, And my dwelling will be in the house of the Lord forever. The Terrain Psalms 23:3b NASB 3b… He guides me in the paths of righteousness For the sake of His name. John 10:27 NASB 27 My sheep listen to My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭18:31b-34‬ ‭NASB‬‬ 1995 31b… And who is a rock, except our God, 32 The God who girds me with strength And makes my way blameless? 33 He makes my feet like hinds' feet, And sets me upon my high places. 34 He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. Psalms 23:3b NASB 3b… He guides me in the paths of righteousness For the sake of His name. Psalms 23:3b-4a NASB 3b… He guides me in the paths of righteousness For the sake of His name. 4a Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭81:16b‬ ‭NASB‬‬ 16b …with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.” The Tools Psalms 23:3b-4 NASB 3b… He guides me in the paths of righteousness For the sake of His name. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4b NASB 4b…Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:5b NASB 5b…You have anointed my head with oil; Psalm 23:5 NASB 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. The Table Psalm 23:4b-5a NASB 4b...Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5a You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Psalm 23:5a NIV 5a You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; The TerrainThe Tools The Table Questions: 1. How might understanding the purpose of difficult times change the way you approach them? 2. What are some of the purposes of a Shepherds rod and staff? How does this apply to our spiritual lives? 3. If the table that the Shepherd prepares symbolizes a next season, why is it important to know that the Lord does this preparation with our enemies present?