Hearing the Shepherd, 1 of 4 from January 11, 2025

“When Jesus is our shepherd we lack nothing we truly need.”

Psalm 23:1-3 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)SUMMARY

This sermon begins a four-part series on Psalm 23, urging listeners to expand their understanding beyond its common use at funerals. Pastor Michael examines who Yahweh is—the self-existent, merciful, gracious God full of steadfast love. He highlights that with Jesus as our shepherd, we truly lack nothing, although our desires are often misguided. The sermon encourages believers to assess their submission to Jesus’ control over their lives, reminding them that Christ secured our provision through His suffering (Psalm 22) and will return to establish His eternal kingdom (Psalm 24).

REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• 💬 Do we see ourselves in YHWH’s story or do we think He must fit into ours?

• 💬 What ways has God been providing rest for us?

• 💬 Are we refusing the abundance Jesus provides?

• 💬 Have we submitted ourselves to Jesus’ mastery over our life?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• 📝 Sermon Notes for this message

• 💾 Download a transcript of this message

• 📰 Blog Summary for this message

• 🖼️ Sermon Slides

• 📖 Read Psalm 23

• 📖 The name of the LORD (Exodus 3:13-14)

• 📖 The activity of the LORD (Exodus 34:6-7)

• 📖 Read Psalm 22

• 📖 Read Psalm 24

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