Date: September 30, 2021 ()

Bible Text: Psalm 23 |

JEHOVAH ROHI, PSALM 23:1, THE LORD MY SHEPHERD

  • The examination of Jehovah Rohi, the LORD my Shepherd.
    • The translations.
      • Genesis 4:2, “Keeper” to watch and protect.
      • Proverbs 28:7, “Companion” to comfort and cheer.
      • Judges 14:20, “Friend” to commune with and help.
      • Jeremiah 17:16, “Pastor” to feed and advise.
      • Genesis 13:7, “Herdsmen” to gather together.
      • Psalm 23:1, “Shepherd” to lead and guide.
    • The type.
      • __________ as shepherds and wandering sheep.
      • Church, the N.T. flock of Christ.
    • The text.
      • Jehovah Rohi: Shepherd, vs.1.
      • Jehovah Jireh: Provider, vs.1, not want.
      • Jehovah Shalom: Peace, vs.2, lie down.
      • Jehovah Rapha: Healer, vs.3, restores.
      • Jehovah Tsidkenu: Righteousness, vs.3.
      • Jehovah Shammah: Presence, vs.4, with me.
      • Jehovah Nissi: Banner, vs.5 banquet of victory over enemies.
      • Jehovah M’Kaddesh: Holiness, vs.5, anointed.
  • The explanation of Jehovah Rohi, the LORD my Shepherd.
    • Jesus is the Good Shepherd, John 10:11,15.
      • It is good to love and give His life to save us.
      • It is good to fulfill perfect righteousness, to save and make us righteous.
    • Jesus is the Great Shepherd, Hebrews 13:20.
      • It is great to conquer death by _________________, John 10:18.
      • It is great to live evermore to die no more, Rev.1:18, Rom.6:9.
    • Jesus is the Chief Shepherd, I Peter 5:2-4.
      • All of us will give account to Him, Romans 14:12.
      • All faithful under-shepherds will receive reward, crown of glory.
  • The experience of Jehovah Rohi, the LORD my Shepherd.
    • He leads by day, John 10:27.
      • Hear His voice: Know the Word of Truth.
      • Following His voice: Obey the Word of Truth.
    • He protects with rod and staff, John 10:28.
      • From wolves in sheep’s clothing, Mt.7:15.
      • From the serpent with the sting of death, I Cor.15:55.
    • He gathers at night, John 10:9.
      • His church assembling for fellowship and feeding, Acts 2:42, 20:28.
      • His heavenly home: rest from trials, Psalm 23:6, Rev.7:15-17.