We cannot meet on Sunday but we can continue to Know the Word. Some of you may not have seen our series on Psalm 23. Join us in 4 parts as we look closely at Psalm 23. Psalm 23:1-2 Psalm 23:3-4 Psalm 23:4-5 Psalm 23:5-6
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Psalm 23 – He restores my soul – Too Comfortable Once a sheep is cast down, he cannot return to his feet without the help of the shepherd. To understand what it means to be cast down, please read previous post. Over and over Scripture compares us to sheep. For example, Isaiah 53:6 – We all like sheep…If we are like sheep, it is wise to see how! Let’s have a chat to see how a sheep becomes cast down. …
Sheep Are Defenseless – The Shepherd Defends Let’s talk sheep! We learned sheep are dumb and dirty (what a great pair). Now, we look at sheep’s ability to defend themselves. It is another sad piece of information; sheep are defenseless. Defense Mechanisms Most animals have a defensive arsenal they can use when predators approach. Let’s look at a few examples that are well known to us. Dogs bark, scratch and bite. Cats hiss, arch and claw. Snakes coil, maybe rattle, …
Psalm 23:1 – The Lord is my Shepherd… We continue our sheep talk, and today’s focus is sheep’s hygiene. Sheep are dirty! Why are sheep so dirty? Lanolin is an oil secreted in the skin and coats their wool. It helps the wool withstand the effects of cold weather. However, lanolin causes the wool to become a prison for all things nasty! When sheep lie down, grass, dirt, dust and so much more get in the wool and the accumulation …
Psalm 23:1 – The Lord is my Shepherd We see David likens himself and all of us to sheep. David knows well the attributes of the shepherd. He also knows the attributes of the sheep. As we will see, we are more like sheep than we may want to admit. Sheep Repeat the Same Deadly Patterns The first characteristic of sheep involves their level of intelligence. Let me say I am not a sheep expert. Even though I grew …