Weldon phillip keller 19201997 wrote more than thirtyfive books on christian subjects, including his most popular book a shepherd looks at psalm 23 the son of missionary parents in kenya, keller grow up in africa before becoming a world citizen as a photographer, agronomist, and author. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. Often mistakenly attributed to the new testament, it is actually one of the psalms of david, as indicated in its superscription v. What does each word at the beginning of psalm 23 indicate about davids relationship with. A shepherd looks at psalm 23 by w phillip keller, paperback. Read psalms 23 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The points of detail are set forth in this psalm with exquisite tenderness and beauty. It is a psalm which has been sung by good christians, and will be while the world stands, with a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction.
And i will dwell in the house of the lord for ever. There are two systems for numbering the verses in the psalms. With joy he reflects that he has a shepherd, and that shepherd is jehovah. They are mainly to be found in the first, second and fifth book. Psalm 23 commentary by nancy declaissewalford working. The book of the psalms is probably the best known part of the old testament ot.
Daniel and his wife, along with an incredible team, helped plant anchor city church in san diegoa third culture, multigenerational church who seeks to join the redemptive mission. What it says of the prosperity which attends the righteous, and the perdition which befalls the wicked, cannot but incite to imitate the one, and shun the other. The gospel is called the rod of christs strength ps. Read all of psalm 23 complete concise many of davids psalms are full of complaints, but this is full of comforts, and the expressions of delight in gods great goodness and. Despite our shepherds leading us down the right paths as we studied in our psalm 23 3 commentary article that doesnt mean a total absence of fearinducing realities, as verse 4 of psalm 23 admits. But there are dangers involvedit points to a fearful place of extreme danger and darkness. One of these structures is called chiastic cross over. Book 1 psalms 1 41 psalms 141 in one file or download in rtf format psalm 1. Phillip kellers beloved contemporary classic, a shepherd looks at psalm 23 audiobook, spans the decades with its uplifting insights on psalm 23. Read all of psalm 23 complete concise many of davids psalms are full of complaints, but this is full of comforts, and the expressions of delight in gods great goodness and dependence upon him. Commentaries for psalm chapter 23 confidence in gods grace and care. Even though i walk through the darkest valley, i will fear no evil, for you are with me.
Psalms for climbing in one file or download in r tf format psalm 120. A shepherd looks at psalm 23 mass market paperback april 29, 2007. So, lets see what this shepherdturnedking says about gods pastoral provisions. World wide study bible psalms 23 christian classics. In these words, the believer is taught to express his satisfaction in the care of the great pastor of the universe, the redeemer and preserver of men. Each one may say, he loved me, and gave himself up for me. Many psalms include a superscription, which we believe to have been added after the fact by the people putting together the psalm book. If the sheep are thirsty, they count on the shepherd to.
Psalm 23 especially is the most loved book of the psalms. This is not meant to imply a painfree, problemfree life experience. If the sheep are to eat, its the shepherd who leads them to the pastures. Daniel has been an editor with churchleaders for several years. Psalms 23 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Ive made it four different pages, so you can choose to do one at a time if you want. Most account it to be a psalm of davids maturity, but with vivid remembrance of his youth as a shepherd. Many psalms have distinctive structures and a symmetry which aids memorisation and gives focus to some of the important words and themes of the overall psalm. Despite our shepherds leading us down the right paths as we studied in our psalm 23 3 commentary article that doesnt mean a total absence of fearinducing realities, as verse 4 of psalm 23 admits 4 yea,even thoughwhen i must walk through the valley of the shadow of deathdarkest valley, i will fear no evildanger. Since there are such a large number of resources on this page 10,000 links you might consider beginning with the more recent commentaries that briefly discuss all 150 psalms paul apple 750 pages, thomas constable, david guzik, bob utley. Psalm 23 commentary by elizabeth webb working preacher. The book is available from amazon in both print and kindle editions.
Study the bible online using commentary on psalms 23 and more. It is a collection of 150 poems or songs by various authors and it is divided into five books similar to the pentateuch. The idea begins as early as the book of genesis, where moses called the. Psalm 23 follows psalm 22, a heartfelt lament, one connected with the passion of jesus in the new testament. The book of psalms is the third section of the hebrew bible, and a book of the christian old testament. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in its latin translation in the vulgate, this psalm is psalm 22 in a slightly different. There is purpose in our lives, even in a fallen world. And, as in the foregoing psalm he represented christ dying for his sheep, so here he represents christians receiving the benefit of all the care and tenderness of that great and good shepherd. A good followup to this psalm is psalm 100, which expresses the praise we should render to god as his people and the sheep of his pasture. Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over, a testimony of safety. The accompanying text explains the visual information in the photographs and relates it to psalm 23 through a versebyverse commentary. Since the psalm is usually quoted in its king james translation or in one. But when we examine psalm 23 in its canonical location within the book of psalms, new insights into its meaning may emerge.
Even while i am here in this world, i will beno more a stranger or a guest but like a child at home, dwelling with god. Verses 16 from three very comfortable premises david, in this psalm, draws three very comfortable conclusions, and teaches us to do so. Psalm 23 commentary by jerome creach working preacher. David guzik commentary on psalm 23 explains this most well known psalm, which. Let us not forget to note the shepherds individualizing care. Of the many books published on psalm 23, it is somewhat surprising that there has not been one which uses photographs to elucidate the historical and cultural setting of this ancient psalm.
The lord is my shepherd he hath showed himself to be so by his gracious providences toward me. Even though i walk through the darkest valley, i fear no evil. Valleys have the best source of water and thus provide the best feeding spots on the way to higher ground. Bob utley, professor of hermeneutics we are a nonprofit bible study ministry dedicated to empowering people to interpret the bible for themselves. Travel the shepherds path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of psalm 23. Think how much had to be done and suffered before we could have the bible as a book free to every one of us. This is not meant to imply a pain free, problem free life experience. You will be blown away by how much big truth is packed in this little psalm.
Apr 29, 2007 a shepherd looks at psalm 23 mass market paperback april 29, 2007. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Many of davids psalms are full of complaints, but this is full of comforts, and the expressions of delight in gods great goodness and dependence upon him. Psalms resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals.
He guides me along the right paths for his names sake. The message and structure psalm 23 psalm 23 is a psalm which has brought comfort and hope to many people over many years. I offer this linebyline exposition of the 23rd psalm so that we can look to see exactly what david is telling us under the inspiration of the holy spirit. In the psalm, barzillai made a great dinner for david. Is perfect as a treasured selfpurchase or gift for any occasion. Psalm 23 30 literary commentary t he lord is my shepherd is probably the bestknown statement in the book of psalms. He brings my wandering spirit back when i forsake his ways.
There is nothing difficult of understanding in the psalm. Psalms with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Psalms 107150 in one file or download in r tf format. The book of psalms is the best known, most discussed and most cited book of the old testament. With this verse the image of the psalm suddenly changes. Think also how much there is in this blessed book to refresh and bless our souls. Psalms 23 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Feb 23, 2012 phillip kellers beloved contemporary classic, a shepherd looks at psalm 23 audiobook, spans the decades with its uplifting insights on psalm 23.
It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with. A shepherd looks at psalm 23 will give new meaning to the ageless shepherd psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the lord who watches closely over you. Psalms 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Jan 01, 1970 weldon phillip keller 19201997 wrote more than thirtyfive books on christian subjects, including his most popular book a shepherd looks at psalm 23 the son of missionary parents in kenya, keller grow up in africa before becoming a world citizen as a photographer, agronomist, and author. A photo commentary fills this gap by illustrating psalm 23 with more than 60 highquality photographs. Psalms 23 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Reading psalm 23 in light of psalm 22 emphasizes the depth of that assurance. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my.
Psalm 23 changed my whole understanding of gods love and care for me, and its giving me such confidence and setting me free to be a sheepa needy, vulnerable, devoted sheep. There is enough in the gospel to comfort the saints when dying, and underneath them are the. Psalms 23 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Joseph a alexander psalms commentary 1864 spurgeon had high praise for alexanders work writing that it occupies a first place among expositions. Psalm 23 bookletfree printable kids bible printables. A photo commentary also for kindle free powerpoint download. David was a shepherd before he was a king and so he could see the symbolism of gods shepherding his people when he wrote psalm 23. Like many others, this beloved psalm bears the simple title a psalm of david. Phillip keller has written a book on psalm 23 entitled a shepherd looks at. Free bible commentary on the book of psalms in easy english. Psalm 23 is the 23rd psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, the lord is my shepherd. Psalms 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Phillip keller a shepherd looks at psalm 23 audiobook ch. These versebyverse, exegetical video, audio and text commentaries are committed to the trustworthiness and authority of scripture view these lectures, emphasizing the intent of the.