Message Notes

THE IMAGERY OF SHEPHERD AND SHEEP

1. The LORD as Shepherd- Divine Imagery

The LORD is my Shepherd (Psalm 23:1)

2. His people as sheep

We are His people and the sheep of His pasture (Psalm 100:3)

3. David as shepherd- Human Imagery (Psalm 78:70-72)

a) Original occupation- a shepherd

i) Following the ewes that had young

ii) Took him from the sheepfolds

b) God chose David His servant (Psalm 78:70)

c) To shepherd Jacob His people
And Israel His inheritance (Psalm 78:71)

d) David’s shepherding work

i) He shepherded according to the integrity of his heart (Psalm 78:72a)

ii) Guided them by the skillfulness of his hands (Psalm 78:72b)

4. Memorising God’s Word

a) With understanding

b) With appreciation

c) With application in mind

i) Relating to God

ii) Consciousness of God

iii) A growing relationship

iv) Ramifications

5. Meditation

a) Thinking

b) Understanding

c) Enlightenment

d) Dwelling

e) Responding

f) Praying

g) Application in Life