Covenanter Witness Vol. 86 - Rparchives.org

!•••;-•Ov^tttWtfeiMl/iteu.fOK.CoW7VOLUME LXXXVI NO. 26 JUNE 30, 1971 STERLING. KANSAS 67579BIBLE LESSONS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 25, 1971PSALM 23 is closely connected to the Psalms thatprecede and follow it. Psalm 22 is the Psalm of the cross ofChrist, the Good Shepherd who cares for the sheep (cf.John 10:11). Psalm 23 is the Psalm of the Great Shepherdwho cares for the sheep (cf. Heb. 13:20). Psalm 24 is thePsalm of the Chief Shepherd who is coming again for Hissheep (cf. I Pet. 5:4)."The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want" (Ps.23:1). Being the personal possession of the Lord assuresthe believer of the following blessings:Psalm Twenty-ThreeBy Earl Play footI shall not want rest. "He maketh me to lie down ingreen pastures" (Ps. 23:2a). "Come unto Me, all ye thatlabor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matt.11:28)./ shall not want drink. "He leadeth me beside thestill waters" (Ps. 23:2b). "If any man thirst, let him comeunto Me, and drink" (John 7:37).I shall not want forgiveness. "He restoreth my soul"(Ps. 23:3a). "The Son of man hath power on earth toforgive sins" (Matt. 9:6)./ shall not want guidance. "He leadeth me in thepaths of righteousnessfor His name's sake" (Ps. 23:3b). "Iam the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6).I shall not want companionship. "Yea, though I walkthrough the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear noevil: for Thou art with me" (Ps. 23:4a). "Lo, I am with youalway" (Matt. 28:20).I shall not want comfort. "Thy rod and Thy staff theycomfort me" (Ps. 23:4b). "He (the Father) shall give youanother Comforter" (John 14:16).I shall not want food. "Thou preparest a table beforeme in the presence of mine enemies" (Ps. 23:5a). "I am thebread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger"(John 6:35).I shall not want refreshing gladness. "Thou anoinmy head with oil" (Ps. 23:5b). "That my joy might remainin you, and that your joy might be full" (John 15:11)./ shall not want anything. "My cup runneth over"(Ps. 23:5c). "Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in myname, He will giveit you" (John 16:23)./ shall not want anything in this life. "Suregoodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of mylife" (Ps. 23:6a). "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, andHis righteousness; and all these things shall be added untoyou" (Matt. 6:33)./ shall not want anything in eternity. "I will dwellthe house of the Lord for ever" (Ps. 23:6b). "I go toprepare a place for you,.. . that where I am, there ye maybe also" (John 14:2-3).—Gospel Herald.