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    College & Career: 2nd Quarter 2017
    College & Career: 2nd Quarter 2017
    College & Career: 2nd Quarter 2017
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    College & Career: 2nd Quarter 2017

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    College and Career is the young adult quarterly directed toward students ages 18–24. The lessons are designed to address the unique experiences of African- American young adults as they venture into the world of higher education and work.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherR.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation
    Release dateJan 23, 2017
    ISBN9781681672427
    College & Career: 2nd Quarter 2017

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      College & Career - R.H. Boyd Publishing Corp.

      I’VE GOT YOUR BACK!

      Unifying Topic: God As Our Shepherd

      PSALM 23

      BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: PSALM 23

      Psalm 23

      INTRODUCTION

      There may not be a passage of Scripture that has been read or quoted more often than Psalm 23. The reason this passage is held so dear by so many is because every generation desires guidance, protection, and provision. Psalm 23, often referred to as the Shepherd Psalm, speaks to the ways that God provides for His people in every way and in every time. God always has our back no matter what may come our way in life. God is able to lead us through, over, or around trouble, granting us the deliverance we need.

      EXPOSITION

      I. THE DIVINE SHEPHERD (Psalm 23:1–3)

      The LORD is my shepherd, David wrote, I shall not want (Ps. 23:1, NRSV). Although it is impossible to know for sure that David wrote this psalm, readers for generations have good reasons to attribute it to his writing. For one thing, he grew up as a shepherd. Before he ever defeated Goliath, before marrying Michal, before any of the things that David is remembered for, he was a shepherd in his father’s house. He had a professional’s knowledge of the needs of sheep, the dangers they faced, and what it took to be a good shepherd and keep the herd alive. In fact, when Samuel went to Jesse’s home to meet and anoint the man that the Lord had chosen to be the next king in Israel, David wasn’t even called in from the fields until Samuel had run out of older brothers to consider (see 1 Sam. 16:1–13). He was tending the sheep when Samuel came to visit, and even after Samuel’s visit David continued to keep the sheep when he was home with his father.

      Not only was David a shepherd, but he was also a musician. King Saul was tormented by an evil spirit. Like many people today in pain and torment, Saul sought to soothe or at least distract himself with music. Saul said to his servants, ‘Provide for me someone who can play well, and bring him to me.’ One of the young men answered, ‘I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite who is skillful in playing, a man of valor, a warrior, prudent in speech, and a man of good presence; and the LORD is with him.’ So Saul sent messengers to Jesse, and said, ‘Send me your son David who is with the sheep’ (1 Sam. 16:17–19, NRSV). David came and played the lyre to calm Saul, and it worked! David’s reputation as a skilled musician could only grow after his playing helped the king.

      Another example of David’s songwriting is found in 2 Samuel 1, following the deaths of Saul and his son, Jonathan. Jonathan was David’s best friend, and despite Saul’s betrayals David never stopped loving the man. The lyrics that David wrote for these two men was taught to the people of Israel so they could mourn: Saul and Jonathan, beloved and lovely! In life and in death they were not divided; they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you with crimson, in luxury, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel. How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan lies slain upon your high places. I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; greatly beloved were you to me; your love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women. How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war perished! (2 Sam. 1:23–27, NRSV). While a heartfelt speech would have said the words David wanted to express, only through song could he really express his deep love for Saul and Jonathan and share in the sorrow of the people by giving words to the sadness they also felt. Their lament was a powerful use of song following the death of their first king and his princely son.

      Life.Point

      We have no need to worry about whatever may come because God is the good Shepherd.

      Lesson.Point

      God not only knows what is best for us, but He will also lead us to what is best for us if we are willing to follow Him.

      Section I

      When have you trusted the Lord fully to lead you?

      Section II

      How can Christians practice trust in the Lord before crises occur?

      Section III

      What can be learned about the experience of dwelling in the Lord’s house from Psalm 23?

      Because of David’s dual roles as a shepherd and a musician, Psalm 23 is assumed to be another example of his poetic skill. He doesn’t write as a shepherd, however. Instead, David writes from his knowledge of shepherding. Psalm 23 is written from the vantage point of the sheep, but the focus is on the actions of the shepherd. It is the shepherd who looks out for the welfare of the sheep, making sure they have all they need and that they want for nothing essential to their welfare.

      The shepherd’s first order of business is to lead the sheep and feed the sheep. This is critical because sheep have poor depth perception and cannot find their way from one place to another safely without help. Poor eyesight can also lead the sheep to wander away from good paths to less desirable paths and places. The divine Shepherd leads the sheep to places that allow them to be nurtured in green pastures and beside still waters. We naturally desire some level of independence to be able to make decisions, and, while there is value in taking on responsibility, we should never forget the need for the divine Shepherd to guide our steps. We need God’s guidance so that the places we arrive in life will be fruitful and refreshing, as opposed to barren and

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