September 1, 2024
The Lord is Mine
Sermon Series:
The Lord Is Mine
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your 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 goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
Main Idea
The Lord is your shepherd. That should affect your day.
Outline
We will see, from Psalm 23, that the Lord is…
my Shepherd who Leads me (vv.1-3)
my Protector who is With me (v.4)
my Savior who Loves me (vv.5-6)
Pre-Questions
What does it mean to you personally to say, “The Lord is mine”? How do you experience this relationship in your daily life?
Can you share a time when you felt especially close to God or aware of His presence?
Discussion Questions
In what ways has your understanding of God’s character influenced how you relate to Him?
How do you reconcile times when God feels distant with the belief that “The Lord is mine”?
What Bible verses come to mind when you think of the phrase “The Lord is mine”? How do these verses encourage or challenge you?
How does the truth that “The Lord is mine” align with the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels?
How can we demonstrate to others that “The Lord is mine” through our actions and words?
What practical steps can we take this week to deepen our relationship with God and live out the truth that He is ours?