JESUS, OUR SHEPHERD
LESSON : JESUS, OUR SHEPHERD (Psalm 23:1)
Today we’re going to look at a psalm
of David.
What’s a psalm? A psalm is a Hebrew
poem or song, usually played on a harp or a string instrument.
Do you
remember who David was? David was the shepherd boy who took down Goliath with a
slingshot and some smooth stones.
David became King of Israel. But he
was also a musician and liked to write poems and songs. He was a famous psalm
writer or psalmist.
Psalm 23 is one of the more famous psalms written by
David.
Let’s read it through together:
The LORD is my shepherd, I lack
nothing.
He makes
me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
He refreshes my
soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake.
Even
though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with
me;
our rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You
prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies,
You anoint my head
with oil
my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all
the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
This psalm is about God being his
Shepherd-King.
We’re
going to learn and meditate on this psalm over the next few weeks. And by the
end of it, all of you will be able to memorise the psalm.
Psalm 23:1
The Lord is my shepherd.
Let’s look at the first verse:
The Lord = who’s the Lord?
The Lord
is our Almighty God
What do
you know about the Lord?
He’s the
creator of heaven and earth.
He’s all powerful (omnipotent).
He’s everywhere(omnipresent).
He knows everything (omniscient).
Is = what does this tell us?
Present
tense. Not past. Not future. It is true for today!
Our = whose shepherd is He?
Our =
us; you and me. The Lord of the whole universe is the Lord for you and for me.
Can you
imagine if the king of the country knows you by name?
Wouldn’t that be great?
Wouldn’t
it be greater to know that the King of the whole universe knows you by name?
He’s not
just all powerful, all present, all knowing … He’s also YOUR Lord and YOUR
shepherd.
Shepherd =what does a shepherd do?
Children, we have an all-powerful,
all present, all knowing God who is YOUR shepherd. One who takes care of you. One who loves you and
laid down His life for you. Isn’t that amazing?
As you go through the week ahead,
whatever may happen, remind yourselves every
morning:
The
Lord: Almighty and powerful
is
my
Shepherd:
who takes care of me and protects me
Let’s say it all together: The
Lord is my Shepherd
Now let’s emphasise different words
each time.
THE LORD
is my shepherd
The Lord
IS my shepherd
The Lord
is MY shepherd
The Lord
is my SHEPHERD
ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS
HUDDLE TIME
In small
groups, share what it means to have Jesus as our shepherd in everyday life.
Pray for one another.
MEMORY
VERSE
Psalm
23:1 The Lord is my shepherd
John
10:11 “Jesus is the good shepherd. The good
shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (older
kids)
THEME
SONG: Psalm 23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xDMagJENz4&sns=fb
Actions
from here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_yTtzMZdAQ&feature=related
SONG:
I’ll Walk with Him Always
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW7k1alMCsE
SONG:
Psalm 23 Worship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0Doxv2ZG30
ACTIVITY
BOOKLET:
Psalm
23:1 page
JESUS, OUR SHEPHERD
LESSON : JESUS, OUR SHEPHERD (Psalm 23:1)
Today we’re going to look at a psalm
of David.
What’s a psalm? A psalm is a Hebrew
poem or song, usually played on a harp or a string instrument.
Do you
remember who David was? David was the shepherd boy who took down Goliath with a
slingshot and some smooth stones.
David became King of Israel. But he
was also a musician and liked to write poems and songs. He was a famous psalm
writer or psalmist.
Psalm 23 is one of the more famous psalms written by
David.
Let’s read it through together:
The LORD is my shepherd, I lack
nothing.
He makes
me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
He refreshes my
soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake.
Even
though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with
me;
our rod and your staff, they comfort me.
our rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You
prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies,
You anoint my head
with oil
my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all
the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
This psalm is about God being his
Shepherd-King.
We’re
going to learn and meditate on this psalm over the next few weeks. And by the
end of it, all of you will be able to memorise the psalm.
Psalm 23:1
The Lord is my shepherd.
Let’s look at the first verse:
The Lord = who’s the Lord?
The Lord
is our Almighty God
What do
you know about the Lord?
He’s the
creator of heaven and earth.
He’s all powerful (omnipotent).
He’s everywhere(omnipresent).
He knows everything (omniscient).
Is = what does this tell us?
Present
tense. Not past. Not future. It is true for today!
Our = whose shepherd is He?
Our =
us; you and me. The Lord of the whole universe is the Lord for you and for me.
Can you
imagine if the king of the country knows you by name?
Wouldn’t that be great?
Wouldn’t
it be greater to know that the King of the whole universe knows you by name?
He’s not
just all powerful, all present, all knowing … He’s also YOUR Lord and YOUR
shepherd.
Shepherd =what does a shepherd do?
David
was a shepherd boy before. So he understood what a shepherd does for his sheep.
David used to take care of sheep. He made sure that they had the best food and
that they were safe.
Jesus
said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the
sheep.” (John 10:11).
And that’s what Jesus did. He laid down his life on the cross for you and for
me!
Children, we have an all-powerful,
all present, all knowing God who is YOUR shepherd. One who takes care of you. One who loves you and
laid down His life for you. Isn’t that amazing?
As you go through the week ahead,
whatever may happen, remind yourselves every
morning:
The
Lord: Almighty and powerful
is
my
Shepherd:
who takes care of me and protects me
Let’s say it all together: The
Lord is my Shepherd
Now let’s emphasise different words
each time.
THE LORD
is my shepherd
The Lord
IS my shepherd
The Lord
is MY shepherd
The Lord
is my SHEPHERD
ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS
HUDDLE TIME
In small groups, share what it means to have Jesus as our shepherd in everyday life. Pray for one another.
MEMORY VERSE
Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd
John 10:11 “Jesus is the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (older kids)
THEME SONG: Psalm 23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xDMagJENz4&sns=fb
Actions from here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_yTtzMZdAQ&feature=related
SONG: I’ll Walk with Him Always
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW7k1alMCsE
SONG: Psalm 23 Worship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0Doxv2ZG30
ACTIVITY BOOKLET:
Psalm 23:1 page
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