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Psalm 23 is one of the best-known and most often-quoted passages in the Bible. The psalm is commonly used in the context of death and the funeral service. But the psalm’s language and imagery may (...)

Everybody knows Psalm 23. In an era of increasing biblical illiteracy, this is an encouraging sign. But what may concern us about Psalm 23 is its reputation — that is, it is known for the (...)

Psalm 23 is classified as an Individual Psalm of Thanksgiving. In this type of psalm, singers praise God for God’s goodness in delivering them from various life-threatening situations — illness, oppression, enemy attack, etc. In (...)

The 23rd Psalm is a perennial favorite. And yet for all its familiarity, there may be some nuances to the Psalm we have missed, some reflections scholars might share to deepen our sense of the (...)

Psalm 23 is classified as an Individual Psalm of Thanksgiving. In this type of psalm, singers praise God for God’s goodness in delivering them from various life-threatening situations — illness, oppression, enemy attack, etc. In (...)

The 23rd Psalm is a perennial favorite. And yet for all its familiarity, there may be some nuances to the Psalm we have missed, some reflections scholars might share to deepen our sense of the (...)

Notice this Psalm’s emphasis on our active Lord. In this one Psalm, the Lord is shepherd, host and priest. Shepherding is hard work; constant work, at least. Minimally, it requires skills in leading, restoring, comforting, (...)

Everybody knows Psalm 23. In an era of increasing biblical illiteracy, this is an encouraging sign. But what may concern us about Psalm 23 is its reputation — that is, it is known for the (...)

If you have never preached on Psalm 23 — or if you haven’t preached on it recently — this is the week.1 Why? Glad that you asked. Psalm 23 is one of the cannot-miss texts (...)

If you have never preached on Psalm 23 — or if you haven’t preached on it recently — this is the week. Why? Glad that you asked. Psalm 23 is one of the cannot-miss texts (...)