The Lord is My Shepherd

Psalm 23: 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

• What is the job of a shepherd?
• If the Lord is your shepherd, what do you expect that He will do for you?

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

• Verse 2 says that God will lead us beside quiet waters. What do quiet waters represent for you?
• What do you need to do to follow the Lord’s leading?
• What are paths of righteousness? Are you walking in the paths the Lord meant for you to walk in? Why or why not?

4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

• Under what circumstances do you need to be sure of God’s protection?
• Are you free from fear? Why or why not?

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

• Why would God prepare a table for us in the presence of our enemies?
• What does the anointing on your head represent?

6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

• Do you expect for goodness and love to follow you? Why?
• If God has promised you an eternal home, how does this change the way you look at life?