1. The Shepherd Provides

1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3

2. The Shepherd Leads

3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:3-4

105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

3. The Shepherd Protects

4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalm 23:4-5

29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. Matthew 10:29

6 because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.” Hebrews 12:6

11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11

6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6