The Lord Is My Shepherd — Psalm 23
Third Sunday after Trinity
June 8, 2008
Synopsis ►
This sermon is an explication of the hymn “The Lord’s My Shepherd” (lyrical version of Psalm 23.) This Psalm describes our relationship to Christ as our shepherd, a Shepherd who truly cares about His sheep: protector, provider, and defender. David, who wrote this psalm, understood the relationship, being a shepherd himself. We could not have chosen Christ to be our shepherd any more than a sheep in the field could choose its master. Why does the Lord take care of us like he does? Not because of any righteousness of our own, but because once He marked us as His own, we became His responsibility. What happens to us reflects on His Name. His Name is on the line.
Scriptures for the Day ►
Old Testament—Micah 7:18-20
Epistle—1 Peter 5:6-11
Gospel—St. Luke 15:1-10
The 23rd Psalm is one of the most memorable and beloved psalms in the Bible. Using the lyrical version found in the hymnal, we examine what it means to be in relationship with God that is so tender and devoted that one wonders: “Why would anyone not want such a shepherd?”
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