The Song of the Risen Lord (Easter Sunday)

4/4/2021

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Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17

The Lord is risen!

In light of the fact that Psalm 22 was on Jesus's lips as he was dying on the cross, it is not hard to imagine that Psalm 23 was on his lips come resurrection morning.

With that in mind, Pastor Neil takes a look at Psalm 23 from the perspective of what the psalm meant some 3000 years ago when David wrote it, what it meant some 2000 years ago for Jesus, and what it means for us today. In each case, he notes how God, our Shepherd, provides everything his sheep need, protects his sheep and walks with them, even through the valley of the shadow of death, and prepares a table for them.

Questions for personal reflection and/or group discussion

How have you experienced each of these aspects of God as your shepherd (his provision, his protection, and his preparation)?
Which of these aspects of God as our shepherd (his provision, his protection, or his preparation) is hardest for you to believe and experience and why?
How does the image of God as your shepherd help you better understand the relationship that we can have with him? What about the image of him as a host whose lavish meal you attend?

2 Comments

Seung Yea KIM

4/4/2021 11:46:50 pm

1. When things have passed already, there are times that I could look back on. So, these PPPs may not have passed already, yet for the time being.
2. Well.. in the book 'The Road Less Travelled' written by Scott Peck said "Life is difficult; when you admit this premise, you can live a life." That I admit that life is difficult probably makes me hard to totally rely on God.
3. Life seems that it is like a ballerina who moves smoothly but in fact her feet hurt. To confess I shall not be in want is not easy .

Eric

12/4/2021 05:47:28 pm

Dear Seung Yea, Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the sermon. Your comparison of life to a ballerina seems right on. Many people look like they have it all together, but the reality is that they're tired and their feet hurt. God's grace and peace to you!

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