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Go Deeper This Week

Scripture and questions for study and reflection:

We continue our sermon series on Psalm 23. Up to this point, we have learned that Jesus, our Master and Savior is also our Good Shepherd. When we keep our eyes focused on Him, we shall not want, or lack anything we need. Last week we talked about the required \\u201crest\\u201d our human bodies need. When we lie down in green pastures and experience the peace offered through still waters...and enjoy daily quiet time with the Lord...we can truly experience a peace that passes all understanding. What might David be sharing with us this week in Psalm 23:3?

1. Last week you were challenged to be intentional about your \\u201cDQ time\\u201d (Daily Quiet Time). Did you get up earlier in the morning to spend time with the Lord? Did you attempt to spend time with the Lord every day? If so, did you notice a change in your day? How about your relationship with Jesus? If you struggled...keep at it!

2. Read Psalm 23:3. What are your initial thoughts about this verse? Do you find this verse comforting? Why or why not?

3. In his book, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, Phillip Keller describes how David experienced frustration and defeat. Read Psalm 42:11. Keller shares that a sheep that is downcast is a sheep that has somehow turned over on its back and is unable to get back on its feet. If the shepherd doesn\\u2019t arrive in time, the sheep could die. What about you? Have you ever felt downcast...frustrated, defeated, desperate and in need of help? Did you call out for help? Who saved you? How did that rescue change your life?

4. What does \\u201crestore\\u201d mean to you? How do you think a soul that needs restoring might be described? Are there things or areas in your life that can or have caused your soul to require restoration? What did that look like? How did the Good Shepherd restore your soul?

5. What do you think David means by \\u201cpaths of righteousness\\u201d? What makes someone righteous? What does a path of righteousness look like in your own life?

6. David says God does the things he\\u2019s mentioned so far, \\u201cfor His name\\u2019s sake.\\u201d What does it mean for God to do these things for \\u201cHis name\\u2019s sake\\u201d? What does this mean for you and those around you?

Prayer for the Week:
Good and gracious Lord, I praise Your name and Your wonderful words of comfort and peace. You are the Good Shepherd, so full of grace and mercy. Thank you that no matter what I do, you will restore me, refresh me and lead me along life\\u2019s good and righteous path, for the glory and honor of your name\\u2019s sake. All glory to you, Lord. Amen.