All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. The days of our life are seventy years, or perhaps eighty, if we are strong. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. We do not know at what period of davids life it was written, but it sounds as if it were the work of his later years.
Gods presence in our struggles at work psalm 23 bible commentary produced by tow project the lord is my shepherd psalm 23. Phillip keller a shepherd looks at psalm 23 audiobook ch. Phillip keller has written a book on psalm 23 entitled a shepherd looks at psalm 23, which has many helpful insights. Psalms 23 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this 12 volume, chapter by chapter commentary of 4,800 sermon outlines and 24,000 homiletic references. But when we examine psalm 23 in its canonical location within the book of psalms, new insights into its meaning may emerge. At that time psalms appears also to have been used as a title for the entire section of the hebrew ot canon more commonly known as the writings see lk 24. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he gives a message in psalm 23, concerning how god provides for our daily needs and in hardships.
Psalm 23 is the best known and most beloved psalm in the collection. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or. Listen and learn what made david so special and how you can be like him. Psalms 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Psalm 23, written by king david, is a timeless testament to the rocksolid faith of the jewish people in knowing that g.
We do not know at what period of davids life it was written, but it. Gods presence in our struggles at work psalm 23 bible. The reformation commentary on scripture is a series published. Gods presence in our struggles at work psalm 23 gods guidance in our work psalm 25 book 2 psalms 4272 gods presence in the midst of disaster psalm 46 anxiety when unscrupulous people succeed psalms 49, 50, 52, 62 book 3 psalms 7389 the workplace consequences of personal failings psalm 73. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Take a few moments with me this morning to see davids confidence in times of crisis. This psalm is very good to read, but it is far better to write out from your own experience. Best selling author and shepherd phillip keller draws on his firsthand experience to lead and prod listeners to the greenest pastures of discovery and coolest waters of fulfillment hidden in the psalm. Psalms 23 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my. Commentary on psalms 23 by matthew henry blue letter bible. What did you love best about matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible, vol. I shall not want 2 he maketh me to lie down in green pastures.
Under a metaphor borrowed from scenes of pastoral life, with which david was familiar, he describes gods providential care in providing refreshment, guidance, protection, and abundance, and so affording grounds of confidence in his perpetual favor. Psalm 25 book 2 psalms 4272 gods presence in the midst of disaster psalm 46. Its typical that a predatory animal might follow or pursue a sheep. Offered here in easytoread large print, this beloved classic will give new meaning to the ageless shepherd psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the lord. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Psalm 23 listen to kjv audio bible online bible study tools. This summary of the book of psalms provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of psalms. Psalm 23, with its vivid portrait of yearning for and trust in god, is one of the most well known chapters in the book of psalms. Psalms chapter 23 kjv king james version i like to remember the story of a young woman walking home in the dark street, she was walking down the hill and became afraid, not sure why she was afraid she began reciting psalms 23 as she walked which seemed.
With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible, vol. Offered here in easytoread large print, this beloved classic will give new meaning to the ageless shepherd psalm, enriching your trust in and. Psalm 23 is selfdescribed as a psalm of david, and we have good reason to believe that david did in fact write it. Read all of psalm 23 complete concise many of davids psalms are full of complaints, but this is full of comforts, and the expressions of delight in gods great goodness and dependence upon him. Nov 02, 2015 still, he gladly included grammar, history and culture as handmaidens to a christocentric reading of the bible. Below, the author offers his own translation of the psalm, followed by his interpretation, which focuses on the ambivalence inherent in. Most account it to be a psalm of davids maturity, but with vivid remembrance of his youth as a shepherd. But what is it that david says follows and pursues him. In this 7session study by jennifer rothschild, gain fresh insight and encouragement from psalm 23.
A shepherd looks at psalm 23 unabridged audio book on mp3. Book 4 psalms 90106 bible commentary theology of work. Commentary on the westminster confession of faith 1 of 12. Knowing david was a shepherd in his early years, we may be inclined to interpret this psalm from the perspective of the shepherd. David guzik commentary on psalm 23 explains this most well known psalm, which. He makes me to lie down in green pastures thats rest. The idea begins as early as the book of genesis, where moses called the. A shepherd looks at psalm 23 audible audiobook unabridged. He guides me along the right paths for his names sake. In the psalm, barzillai made a great dinner for david. The psalms, and especially psalm 23, speak powerfully to and for gods people in troubled times. Phillip kellers beloved contemporary classic, a shepherd looks at psalm 23 audiobook, spans the decades with its uplifting insights on psalm 23. Psalms 23 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. Many collections preceded this final compilation of the psalms.
Many psalms include a superscription, which we believe to have been added after the fact by the people putting together the psalm book. The psalmist will trust, even though all be unknown. Psalms exhaustive audio commentaries exhaustive audio commentaries from the book of psalms. Psalm 23 follows psalm 22, a heartfelt lament, one connected with the passion of jesus in the new testament. There were times when david did not have a home to hang his hat in, and he had to run from cave to cave to escape saul. A shepherd looks at psalm 23 unabridged audio book on cd 9781543604894 by w. There are two systems for numbering the verses in the psalms. We know more about the heart of david than any other person in the bible, and he was gods favorite. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 23, by dr. Yea, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear no evil. Psalms 23 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. We dread the unknown far above anything that we can see. The shepherd with me is jennifers sixth videobased bible study with lifeway.
Although you may be familiar with it, have you ever really studied it. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. See with the eyes, touch with the hands, and feel with the heart of our. Study psalm 23 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Feb 23, 2012 phillip kellers beloved contemporary classic, a shepherd looks at psalm 23 audiobook, spans the decades with its uplifting insights on psalm 23. Youll discover that psalm 23 is a spiritual lullaby that your shepherd sings over you in every season of your life. A shepherd looks at psalm 23 audible audio edition. This lively devotional commentary will show you how to experience psalm 23 in a new way. Phillip kellers beloved contemporary classic, a shepherd looks at psalm 23 audiobook, spans the decades with its uplifting insights on psalm. The food and drink and peace that the lord gives according to what we learned in our psalm 23 2 meaning article leads to what we see here in the third verse of psalm 23. Because our god is our shepherdand he is the most powerful, wise, balanced, loving, and caring being everwe are never going to want, that is, lack for proper management. Audio bible kjv bible audio bible king james version psalms psalm 23. With davids experience as a shepherd, as a warrior, and a king, he would have been well familiar with the concepts used in. This psalm focuses our attention on the difficulty and the brevity of life.
Apr 29, 2007 a shepherd looks at psalm 23 mass market paperback april 29, 2007. Psalm 23 kjv full audiobook greatest audio books holy. In this explanation of psalm 23, luther through his own knowledge of and experience with sheep unpacks the beloved biblical metaphor of human beings as sheep and jesus of nazareth as their shepherd. Psalms chapter 23 kjv king james version i like to remember the story of a young woman walking home in the dark street, she was walking down the hill and became afraid, not sure why she was afraid she began reciting psalms 23 as she walked which seemed to calm her and she finally arrived home and was safe. Mar 26, 2017 the psalms, and especially psalm 23, speak powerfully to and for gods people in troubled times. Psalms 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The king who had been the shepherdboy, and had been taken from the quiet sheepcotes to rule over israel, sings this little psalm of him who is the true shepherd and king of men. Explore the depths of gods compassionate care while debunking the selfreliance myth. With davids experience as a shepherd, as a warrior, and a king, he would have been well familiar with the concepts used in this chapter. If we trust god, we have the tranquility of knowing that god watches over us, like a shepherd watching over the sheep. A shepherd looks at psalm 23 mass market paperback april 29, 2007. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Drawing from his experience, keller walks you verse by verse through this beloved portion of scripture, offering unique insights into the love our good shepherd bestows upon us.
This is the holy book of isaiah, known as the book of the prophet isaiah. Psalm 23 nkjv the lord the shepherd of his people a bible. Psalm 23 psalms god our provider calvary tucson church. Learn how your vulnerability is not a liability because you can trust the shepherds goodness throughout each season of life. He writes from the background of growing up in east africa and later making his living as a sheep. Like many others, this beloved psalm bears the simple title a psalm of david. This psalm falls into two halves, in both of which the same general thought of gods guardian care is presented, though under different illustrations, and. You turn us back to dustour years come to an end like a sigh ps. And its not just a psalm that gives you comfort in death. Home bible commentaries spurgeons verse expositions of the bible psalms. This beloved classic will give new meaning to the ageless shepherd psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the lord who watches closely over you. Those that are sick, those that are old, have reason to look upon themselves as in the valley of the shadow of death. Psalm 23 the lord is my shepherd thats relationship.
Sister, it is a psalm designed to give you confidence in life. Listen to shepherd looks at psalm 23 audiobook by w. A shepherd looks at psalm 23 unabridged audio book on cd. A shepherd looks at psalm 23 by zondervan audiobook download. Psalm 23, beautifully explained ambassadors for christ. The message from the everyday saints to walk the walk of daily faith in our time, the message is clear. This summary of the book of psalms provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology. The only reason i gave the book a 4 star rating is because of the chapter setup. Even though i walk through the darkest valley, i will fear no evil, for you are with me.
Psalm 23 kjv full audiobook greatest audio books holy bible king james version. He leads me beside the still waters thats refreshment. Read psalms 23 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 23 and more. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations.
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