Study psalm 23 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Audio bible kjv bible audio bible king james version psalms psalm 23. Knowing david was a shepherd in his early years, we may be inclined to interpret this psalm from the perspective of the shepherd. He makes me to lie down in green pastures thats rest. Phillip kellers beloved contemporary classic, a shepherd looks at psalm 23 audiobook, spans the decades with its uplifting insights on psalm 23. The only reason i gave the book a 4 star rating is because of the chapter setup. Listen and learn what made david so special and how you can be like him. Psalm 23 the lord is my shepherd thats relationship. A shepherd looks at psalm 23 unabridged audio book on mp3. The shepherd with me is jennifers sixth videobased bible study with lifeway.
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 to calm her and she finally arrived home and was safe. This is the holy book of isaiah, known as the book of the prophet isaiah. We do not know at what period of davids life it was written, but it sounds as if it were the work of his later years. A shepherd looks at psalm 23 unabridged audio book on cd 9781543604894 by w. We dread the unknown far above anything that we can see. Psalm 23 follows psalm 22, a heartfelt lament, one connected with the passion of jesus in the new testament. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. This summary of the book of psalms provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of. He leads me beside the still waters thats refreshment. Psalms 23 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. Commentary on psalms 23 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Read all of psalm 23 complete concise 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. Even though i walk through the darkest valley, i will fear no evil, for you are with me. The psalmist will trust, even though all be unknown.
No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or. Sister, it is a psalm designed to give you confidence in life. Offered here in easytoread large print, this beloved classic will give new meaning to the ageless shepherd psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the lord. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Apr 29, 2007 a shepherd looks at psalm 23 mass market paperback april 29, 2007. Gods presence in our struggles at work psalm 23 bible. The reformation commentary on scripture is a series published.
Psalms 23 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this 12 volume, chapter by chapter commentary of 4,800 sermon outlines and 24,000 homiletic references. This psalm is very good to read, but it is far better to write out from your own experience. Gods presence in our struggles at work psalm 23 gods guidance in our work psalm 25 book 2 psalms 4272 gods presence in the midst of disaster psalm 46 anxiety when unscrupulous people succeed psalms 49, 50, 52, 62 book 3 psalms 7389 the workplace consequences of personal failings psalm 73. Psalm 23 is the best known and most beloved psalm in the collection. Like many others, this beloved psalm bears the simple title a psalm of david. The days of our life are seventy years, or perhaps eighty, if we are strong. Phillip keller has written a book on psalm 23 entitled a shepherd looks at psalm 23, which has many helpful insights. I shall not want 2 he maketh me to lie down in green pastures. Although you may be familiar with it, have you ever really studied it. Bibles, commentaries and anthology type books have no way to identify the books within the book.
Phillip keller a shepherd looks at psalm 23 audiobook ch. This summary of the book of psalms provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of psalms. 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. Gods presence in our struggles at work psalm 23 bible commentary produced by tow project the lord is my shepherd psalm 23. The message from the everyday saints to walk the walk of daily faith in our time, the message is clear. Psalms 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Its typical that a predatory animal might follow or pursue a sheep. With davids experience as a shepherd, as a warrior, and a king, he would have been well familiar with the concepts used in.
Psalm 25 book 2 psalms 4272 gods presence in the midst of disaster psalm 46. The idea begins as early as the book of genesis, where moses called the. Psalm 23 is selfdescribed as a psalm of david, and we have good reason to believe that david did in fact write it. We do not know at what period of davids life it was written, but it. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he gives a message in psalm 23, concerning how god provides for our daily needs and in hardships. Best selling author and shepherd phillip keller draws on his firsthand experience to lead and prod listeners to the greenest pastures of discovery and coolest waters of fulfillment hidden in the psalm. Offered here in easytoread large print, this beloved classic will give new meaning to the ageless shepherd psalm, enriching your trust in and. Drawing from his experience, keller walks you verse by verse through this beloved portion of scripture, offering unique insights into the love our good shepherd bestows upon us. Those that are sick, those that are old, have reason to look upon themselves as in the valley of the shadow of death. Home bible commentaries spurgeons verse expositions of the bible psalms.
Book 4 psalms 90106 bible commentary theology of work. A shepherd looks at psalm 23 audible audio edition. Most account it to be a psalm of davids maturity, but with vivid remembrance of his youth as a shepherd. Listen to shepherd looks at psalm 23 audiobook by w. There are two systems for numbering the verses in the psalms. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible, vol. And its not just a psalm that gives you comfort in death. Phillip kellers beloved contemporary classic, a shepherd looks at psalm 23 audiobook, spans the decades with its uplifting insights on psalm.
Learn how your vulnerability is not a liability because you can trust the shepherds goodness throughout each season of life. Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 23 and more. We know more about the heart of david than any other person in the bible, and he was gods favorite. What did you love best about matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible, vol. Psalm 23 kjv full audiobook greatest audio books holy bible king james version.
A shepherd looks at psalm 23 audible audiobook unabridged. This summary of the book of psalms provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology. Explore the depths of gods compassionate care while debunking the selfreliance myth. Under a metaphor borrowed from scenes of pastoral life, with which david was familiar, he describes gods providential care in providing refreshment, guidance, protection, and abundance, and so affording grounds of confidence in his perpetual favor. Below, the author offers his own translation of the psalm, followed by his interpretation, which focuses on the ambivalence inherent in. This lively devotional commentary will show you how to experience psalm 23 in a new way. Psalms exhaustive audio commentaries exhaustive audio commentaries from the book of psalms. But what is it that david says follows and pursues him. The king who had been the shepherdboy, and had been taken from the quiet sheepcotes to rule over israel, sings this little psalm of him who is the true shepherd and king of men. 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. The psalms, and especially psalm 23, speak powerfully to and for gods people in troubled times. David guzik commentary on psalm 23 explains this most well known psalm, which. He guides me along the right paths for his names sake.
Psalm 23 kjv full audiobook greatest audio books holy. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. You turn us back to dustour years come to an end like a sigh ps. Youll discover that psalm 23 is a spiritual lullaby that your shepherd sings over you in every season of your life. This psalm falls into two halves, in both of which the same general thought of gods guardian care is presented, though under different illustrations, and. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. See with the eyes, touch with the hands, and feel with the heart of our. A shepherd looks at psalm 23 mass market paperback april 29, 2007. Psalms 23 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Psalms 23 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible.
A shepherd looks at psalm 23 by zondervan audiobook download. Feb 23, 2012 phillip kellers beloved contemporary classic, a shepherd looks at psalm 23 audiobook, spans the decades with its uplifting insights on psalm 23. This beloved classic will give new meaning to the ageless shepherd psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the lord who watches closely over you. 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. Mar 26, 2017 the psalms, and especially psalm 23, speak powerfully to and for gods people in troubled times. If we trust god, we have the tranquility of knowing that god watches over us, like a shepherd watching over the sheep. In this explanation of psalm 23, luther through his own knowledge of and experience with sheep unpacks the beloved biblical metaphor of human beings as sheep and jesus of nazareth as their shepherd. 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.
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. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my. Psalms 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. 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. Take a few moments with me this morning to see davids confidence in times of crisis. Psalm 23 psalms god our provider calvary tucson church. Bible commentary on the book of psalms, chapter 23, by dr. But when we examine psalm 23 in its canonical location within the book of psalms, new insights into its meaning may emerge.
Psalm 23 nkjv the lord the shepherd of his people a bible. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Yea, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i will fear no evil. Many psalms include a superscription, which we believe to have been added after the fact by the people putting together the psalm book. Psalm 23, written by king david, is a timeless testament to the rocksolid faith of the jewish people in knowing that g. In the psalm, barzillai made a great dinner for david. A shepherd looks at psalm 23 unabridged audio book on cd.
In this 7session study by jennifer rothschild, gain fresh insight and encouragement from psalm 23. He writes from the background of growing up in east africa and later making his living as a sheep. 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. Nov 02, 2015 still, he gladly included grammar, history and culture as handmaidens to a christocentric reading of the bible. This psalm focuses our attention on the difficulty and the brevity of life. Psalms 23 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Read psalms 23 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. With davids experience as a shepherd, as a warrior, and a king, he would have been well familiar with the concepts used in this chapter.