The 23rd Psalm
Sermon Series: Lord, Teach Us to Pray
August 18, 2024
Pastor Phil Chorlian
The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, 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. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. —Psalm 23:1-6 (NKJV)
I. The Lord is My Shepherd: Jehovah-Raah – God our
I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me… —John 10:14
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. —Psalm 84:18
II. I shall not want: Jehovah Jireh – God my
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. —Psalm 20:7
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 4:19
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. —2 Corinthians 9:8
III. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me besides still waters: Jehovah Shalom – God our
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. —John 14:27
IV. He restores my soul: Jehovah Rapha – God our
“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” 25 For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. —I Peter 2:24-25
V. He leads me in the paths of righteousness: Jehovah Tsidkenu – God my
As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do… —I Peter 1:14-15
God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”6 So we say with confidence,“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” —Hebrews 13:5-6
VI. You are with me: Jehovah Shammah – The God who is
God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”6 So we say with confidence,“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” —Hebrews 13:5-6
VII. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: Jehovah Nissi – God our
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. —2 Thessalonians 3:3
“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. —Isaiah 54:7
VIII. You anoint my head with oil and my cup runs over: Jehovah M’Kaddesh – God my
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. —I Peter 2:9
And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. —Psalm 9:10