The valley of the shadow of death is not a state, a condition, or an abiding place. Psalms 23 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. So, lets see what this shepherdturnedking says about gods pastoral provisions. Read psalms 23 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The message and structure psalm 23 psalm 23 is a psalm which has brought comfort and hope to many people over many years. It has remanded to their dungeon more felon thoughts, more black doubts, more thieving sorrows, than there are sands on the seashore. There are a number of great commentaries on the book of psalms. Its been thirty five years and two million copies since w. Yea, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will. Many psalms have distinctive structures and a symmetry which aids memorisation and gives focus to some of the important words and themes of the overall psalm. A flock of sheep, gentle and harmless, feeding in verdant. Billions await jesus christs return to set up the kingdom of god.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures thats rest. The best known and revered of all psalms, resonating from bach to u2, pink floyd and coolio. 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. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Study psalm 23 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. You can find the best commentary on psalms for you using the tools on the right side. Threatenings against the enemies of christs kingdom. Valleys have the best source of water and thus provide the best feeding spots on the way to higher ground. I will feed my flock, and i will cause them to lie down, saith the lord god. A flock of sheep, gentle and harmless, feeding in verdant pastures, under the care of a. Page by page, keller reveals new facets of the shepherd of psalm 23 and his tireless, devoted care of his sheep.
It has sung courage to the army of the disappointed. In these words, the believer is taught to express his satisfaction in the care of the great pastor of the universe, the redeemer and preserver of men. 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. Many collections preceded this final compilation of the psalms. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 23 and more. Psalms 23 bible verses in the king james version kjv about psalms 23. The book of psalms is one of the most beloved portions of holy scripture. Many psalms include a superscription, which we believe to have been added after the fact by the people putting together the psalm book. Weldon phillip keller 19201997 wrote more than thirtyfive books on christian subjects, including his most popular book a shepherd looks at psalm 23 the son of missionary parents in kenya, keller grow up in africa before becoming a world citizen as a photographer, agronomist, and author. Few people fail to appreciate the simplistic beauty and comfort contained in the twentythird psalm.
Often mistakenly attributed to the new testament, it is actually one of the psalms of david, as indicated. And now through the rest of this psalm he leads us through several areas of life where this rings true where gods pastoral provisions appear in the life of a believer. The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, the ground and reason of both. David understood that he was a sinner, but also that christ had redeemed him and would continue to restore him upon repentance. Psalm 23, beautifully explained ambassadors for christ. Psalm 23 is often read at funerals, and the lords my shepherd hymn is a popular choice on these occassions, speaking as it does of the lords protection and care in the shadow of death. Psalm 23 printable book marks pdf psalms, psalm 23. Psalms 23 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. It is a psalm which has been sung by good christians, and will be while the world stands, with a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction. 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. This name for god is frequently combined with other words to form more specific descriptions of him. We do not know at what period of davids life it was written, but it.
The nasb update carri es on the nasb tradition of being a true bible translation, revealing what the original manuscripts actually saynot merely what the. Below, the author offers his own translation of the psalm, followed by his interpretation, which focuses on the ambivalence inherent in. If the sheep are thirsty, they count on the shepherd to. 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. Lets see this in verse 2 on our psalm 23 2 meaning article. He brings my wandering spirit back when i forsake his ways. Psalm 23 explained discover the 66 books of the bible.
Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Psalms 23 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. Psalm 51 is a good example showing davids understanding of repentance and forgiveness. But there are dangers involvedit points to a fearful place of extreme danger and darkness.
If the sheep are to eat, its the shepherd who leads them to the pastures. 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. 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. Psalms 23 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. One of these structures is called chiastic cross over. 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. Psalm 23 30 literary commentary t he lord is my shepherd is probably the bestknown statement in the book of psalms. Psalms 23 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, like many of ironsides writings, are a standard that has stood the test of time. For christians, psalm 23 foretells the words of jesus, i am the good shepherd john 10.
Rather, the beloved of the lord pass through death to get to the other side, where they. Best books featuring psalm 23 recommend good books, fiction or nonfiction, featuring the beloved psalm 23. It psalm 23 has charmed more griefs to rest than all the philosophy of the world. The shepherds psalm commentary on the 23rd psalm muncia walls on. I feel somewhat like a tourist guide standing before you in the shadow of a magnificent mountain peak, attempting to describe its beautyor like a guide in an. Psalms 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. A bright, colorful 6x5 board book by debbie bonzon, designed to help children learn and memorize psalm 23. I shall not want 2 he maketh me to lie down in green pastures. Phillip keller gave us a shepherd looks at psalm 23, and it continues to encourage and inspire christians with its classic insights into the heart of the good shepherd, jesus christ. 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. Psalm 23 commentary by joel lemon working preacher. The book is actually a collection of 150 individual songs composed over a period of approximately years, from the time of moses psalm 90 to the postexilic period psalm 126. He leads me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake. These connections are appropriate for reading psalm 23 in the easter season.
The watercolor paintings will delight and evoke the warm and cool emotions of psalm 23. Having spent many years in agriculture research, land management and ranch development in british columbia, he later pursued careers in conservation, wildlife photography, and journalism. King james version of the holy bible psalm 23 bible versions. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content.
With joy he reflects that he has a shepherd, and that shepherd is jehovah. He leads me beside the still waters thats refreshment. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page. Psalm 23 is in reality a brief expounding of eight names of god in. Psalm 23 commentary by jerome creach working preacher. His experiences as a shepherd equipped him with the insights that are the basis for a shepherd looks at psalm 23. Psalm 23 the lord is my shepherd thats relationship.
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