Psalm 23 CSB –
1 The Lord is my shepherd;
I have what I need.
2 He lets me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside quiet waters.
3 He renews my life;
he leads me along the right paths[a]
for his name’s sake.
4 Even when I go through the darkest valley,[b]
I fear no danger,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff—they comfort me.
I. What it means to be shepherded (v. 1-2)
A. Lacking nothing
B. Well rested
C. Restored
D. Protected
II. The benefits of Lordship (v. 3-5)
A. The path of righteousness
B. Closeness with God
C. Comfort
1. The rod and the staff
III. The blessing of the Father (v. 5-6)
A. Anointed by God
B. Dwelling in God’s house forever