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 …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-two, verses eleven through seventeen, these verses describe the Lord’s feelings of helplessness while undergoing the brutality of the scourging and crucifixion. “Be not far from me.” There is the petition for which He has been using such varied and powerful pleas. His great woe was that God had forsaken him, and …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-two, verse eight, this theme verse recounts the exact words that the enemies of the Lord would say to Him as they witnessed the crucifixion, as in Matthew twenty-seven, verse forty-three. “He trusted in God; let him deliver him now if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-two, verse seven, is the theme verse related to Matthew twenty-seven, verse nine, which states, “And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads.” In the Old Testament, these gestures were a prediction by the enemies of Jesus. The other chapter is from Isaiah fifty-three, in verse seven, “He was oppressed …
In Psalms, chapter twenty-two, verse two, the believers, like Jesus Himself, may feel forsaken by God. When this occurs, hold fast to the revelation of God’s love and goodness towards you, and continue to pray and trust Him, as in verses two through five. Today, believers must know and understand upon accepting salvation, in Christ …
