Here's this week's Scripture passage!

  1. Insight from Butler's Daily Bible Reading: Psalm 23—Shepherd. •Person: portrait of Christ. •Prudence: knows where to lead sheep (green pastures, still waters). •Purity: paths of righteousness. •Peace: “I will fear no evil” and “comfort me.” •Provisions: “preparest a table … cup runneth over.” •Prospects: dwell in God’s house forever.

  2. Also good is Harold Wilmington's outline which I found online: SECTION OUTLINE TWENTY-THREE (PSALM 23) David uses the metaphors of a shepherd and his sheep and a host and his guests to describe the Lord's care for his people. I. THE SHEPHERD AND HIS SHEEP (23:1-4): The Lord takes care of his people like a shepherd cares for his sheep. A. He provides for them (23:1). B. He renews their strength (23:3). II. THE GUIDE AND THE TRAVELER (23:3-4): The Lord guides his people. A. He guides them along right paths (23:3). B. He protects and comforts them (23:4). Ill. THE HOST AND HIS GUESTS (23:5): The Lord takes care of his people like a host cares for his guests. IV. THE PHYSICIAN AND THE PATIENT (23:5): He anoints his head with oil. V. THE PROPHET AND THE PROMISED (23:6): He shows them goodness and unfailing love (23:6).