Psalm 23 Outline

Thesis: The eloquent song “Psalm 23” reflects the peaceful comfort of assurance one feels when being shielded from the evil of the world by the hand of God.

Introduction: David’s song is a song of praise to the Lord for sheltering His people from the dangers that they encounter through life. The powerful lyrics of Psalm 23 capture the hope and joy of the absolute assurance in Christ that when faced with adversity one can take refuge in the Lord.

I. Cultural Context

A. Share historical information about the Author.

B. Give description of Biblical setting.

II. Genre

A. Lyrical poem

B. David’s deep relationship with God is reflected in the lyrics.

III. Metaphor

A. The shepherd described in the song represents the Lord.

B. The sheep in the poem are a metaphor for God’s people.

Conclusion: The prophet, warrior, and poet David creates a beautiful lyrical poem in Psalm 23 that embraces the total assurance of God’s protection and love. This song speaks to the heart of every believer in Christ that they are sealed in the resurrection and the

In the first and second line of the third stanza which reads, “He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake,” shows a picture of God’s gift of salvation to those who believe in His Son. In Christ’s name only are we regenerated and renewed in our faith and put on the right path to righteousness. The fourth stanza reaffirms ones complete assurance in the Lord. David’s faith in God was so that his fear of death or even death itself could never deter his faith in God. The Apostle Paul quotes Isaiah, “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death is your sting?” When Christ died on the Cross He not only conquered death for us all, but He took with it the sting. This is clear when David says, “I will fear no evil for you are with