Insights from Psalms: Shepherd's Care, Sovereignty, and Jesus' Role
Explore the profound insights from Psalms, delving into themes of shepherding care, trust in God, and the revelation of Jesus as the Believer's Shepherd, King of the Universe, Mediator, and Substitute. Discover how David's prayers, struggles, and praises resonate with the human experience and find relevance in Christ's life, suffering, and victory.
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THE SHEEPS CRY AND SHEPHERDS CARE AND SOVEREIGNTY
MEMORY VERSE MEMORY VERSE The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want, Makes to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me be beside still waters (Psalm Psalm 23 23: :1 1, ,2 2) Psalm 22: 1 Psalm 22: 1- -31, 23:1 31, 23:1- -6,24:1 6,24:1- -10 10
OUR STUDY REVEALS DAVIDS: Trying moments Trying moments Prayer Prayer of Deliverance, of Deliverance, Trust Trust in God for provision and in God for provision and preservation in difficult times preservation in difficult times Acknowledgement Acknowledgement of the sovereignty of God of God of the sovereignty
WHO IS JESUS AS REVEALED IN PSALMS? WHO IS JESUS AS REVEALED IN PSALMS? Shepherd Shepherd of the of the Believer Believer ( (Ps. 23) Ps. 23) King of King of the the Universe Universe (Ps. 24) (Ps. 24) Mediator Mediator between between God and God and Man Man The sin The sin bearer bearer (Ps. 22) (Ps. 22) Substitute Substitute
PLEA FOR HELP TO THE SUCCOURER PLEA FOR HELP TO THE SUCCOURER Psalm 22:1-31, Mark 27:41-46, 2 Tim. 4:14-18 David prayer was borne out of intense suffering and feeling of abandonment during adversity The indispensability of personal relationship with God
LESIONS FROM DAVID DURING TRYING TIMES LESIONS FROM DAVID DURING TRYING TIMES He cried to God for divine help ( Psalm 22: 1,11) David trusted in God like the Patriarch of old (Psalm 22: 4,5) David described the wicked men who were after his life as bulls, dogs, lions: yet the lord was near him (Psalm 22:22,23,25) He declared God s name, praised Him among His people (Psalm 22:22,23,25)
HOW THE PSALM APPLIED TO CHRIST: HOW THE PSALM APPLIED TO CHRIST: He cried to the father while on the cross (Psalm 22:1) His confidence in God was scorned by wicked men (Mat 27:33-35,Luke 23:35) His crucifixion and the casting of the lot (Psalm 22:16-18) His declaration of the Father to the brethren (Psalm 22:22)
PROVISIONS THROUGH THE SHEPHERD PROVISIONS THROUGH THE SHEPHERD Jehovah Jireh Jireh: Provider Shalom Shalom : Peace Rapha Rapha: Healer Tsidkenu Tsidkenu: : Righteousness Jehovah Nissi Nissi: : Banner Shammah Shammah: : Ever Present Raah Raah: : Shepherd Jehovah
BENEFITS OF BEEN SAVED Spiritual Blessing (Eph 1:3) Spiritual Gifts (Eph 4:7) Supernatural healing and health (2John 1:2) Success in Business including academic (Phil 4:13) Everything you need in Life and eternity (Rom 8:32)
WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE HOLY CITY? Psalm 24:1-10, Isa. 6:1-6 He that has a cleans hands: Salvation experience (Forgiveness of outward sin through repentance and faith in Christ) A pure heart: Sanctification Experience
QUESTION 1. How does psalm 22 apply to David and the believer today 2. Give some scriptural evidences that attest to the fact that David was referring to Christ ? 3. What is the benefit youths will get when they accept Jesus as their Shepherd? 4. Mention the goodness of the lord for His people today 5. What were the answers to David s questions from the Lord? 6. How can a believing youth receive a pure heart from the Lord? REFERENCE REFERENCE https://www.google.com/search?q=PURE+HEART&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiG- vf6koX0AhWqIjQIHTLVBOYQ2- cCegQIABAA&oq=PURE+HEART&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQA1CfGljtIGDDKGgAcAB4AIABAIgBAJ
