In Psalms, chapter twenty-three, verse six, “Mercy” means God’s faithful love and kindness. With the Shepherd accompanying me through life’s pilgrimage, I will receive constant grace, generosity, help, and support. No matter what happens, I can trust the Good Shepherd to work in all things together for my good, as in Romans eight, verse twenty-eight, …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-three, verse five, God is pictured as caring for the needs of His people amid the forces of evil that attempt to destroy the godly life and soul. Confronted daily by Satan and surrounded by an ungodly society, God furnishes His people with sufficient grace to live and rejoice in God’s presence. …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-three, verse four, during times of danger, difficulty, and even death, I fear not any evil. Why? “For thou art with me,” in every situation in life, as in Matthew twenty-eight, verse twenty. The ‘rod” is a short club that is a weapon of defense or discipline, symbolizing God’s strength, power, and …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-three, verse three, when I become discouraged, the Good Shepherd revives and re-energizes my soul through His power and grace, as in Proverbs twenty-five, verse thirteen. “He leadeth me” by the Spirit of God, as in Romans eight, verse fourteen, in His chosen paths, ones that conform to His way of holiness, …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-three, verse two, this is the second part of one of the most popular memorable chapters in the Bible under “The Shepherd Psalm” section: because of the presence and nearness of the shepherd, I can “lie down” in peace, free from all fear. The Holy Spirit is my Comforter, Counselor, and Helper, …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-three, verse one, using a figure of speech for understanding, God compares Himself to a shepherd to illustrate His great love for His people. The Lord Jesus Himself also adopted the same example to express His relationship to His people, as in John ten, verses eleven through sixteen, then from the New …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-three, verses one through six, is a psalm conceived in the mind of the Lord and inspired by the Holy Spirit that expresses His concern and diligent care for those who follow Him. They are His cherished objects of His divine love. He cares for each of them as a father cares …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-two, verse twenty-two, Hebrews two, verses eleven to twelve relates this verse to Jesus Christ: it marks the triumph of the cross. Jesus is now the elevated Redeemer who gathers around Him His “brethren.” The Redeemed who believe in Him accept His death for them and stand “in the midst” of them …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-two, verse eighteen, the Roman soldiers did as this verse foretold: a fulfillment of prophecy. There are different views from the four Gospels given by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. However, from their perspective, all are interpreted by the Holy Spirit to their point of view. In Matthew twenty-seven, verse thirty-five, in …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-two, verse sixteen, is a part of “the Psalm of the cross,” which details Christ’s suffering on the cross. The entire chapter, from verses one through thirty-one, has two parts: the Cry of Anguish section from verses one to twenty-one and A Song of Praise in verses twenty-two to thirty-one, is the …
