Playlist: Psalm 23 (topic)
Psalm 23:2
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamThe shepherd has a critical role in providing conditions for sheep to rest, including freedom from fear, pests, hunger, and social friction within the flock.
Psalm 23
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamBoth David and his descendant, Jesus Christ, demonstrated their dedication in protecting the sheep, even at great personal risk, unlike hirelings, then and now.
Psalm 23 (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGod's Word often uses vivid metaphors drawn from the natural world to teach profound lessons, and Psalm 23 exemplifies this through the imagery of sheep and their shepherd. In this psalm, David, who was intimately acquainted with shepherding, portrays himself as a sheep under the care of the Lord, his Shepherd. He declares with …
Psalm 23 (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughPsalm 23 begins with a powerful declaration of trust and pride in the care of the Shepherd. The sheep, aware of the superior attention and provision it receives, boasts to others, saying, The LORD is my Shepherd. This reflects a recognition of being deliberately chosen by the Creator, the wisest and most powerful Being, to be …
Psalm 23 (Part Three)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe valley-of-shadow imagery symbolizes the fears, trials, and tests needed to produce character, quality fruit, and an intimate trust in the shepherd.
Psalm 23:3
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamCasting, a predicament unique to sheep, frequently occurs close to shearing time. Casting takes place when a sheep falls over and the weight of the woolly coat or the weight of the sheep causes it to get stuck on its back. The sheep will remain that way unless the shepherd intervenes. We too need our Shepherd to intervene for …
Psalms: Book One (Part Six)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPsalm 23 depicts the gratitude we should display from a sheep's point of view, as the animal boasts of blessings and marvels about the care of his Shepherd.
The Messiah in Three Psalms
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingPsalms 22, 23 and 24 form a trilogy, each part of of which is a Messianic prophecy that tells a part of the Gospel of God's Kingdom.
The Commandments (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe prohibition against taking God's name in vain is the least understood commandment. When we bear God's name, we are to bear His character and nature.
The Third Commandment: Idolatry
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the the Third Commandment, God's name describes His character, attributes, and nature. If we bear God's name, we must reflect His image and His character.
Holiness (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTo appropriate the name of God means to represent His attributes, character and nature. Our behavior must imitate Christ just as Christ revealed God the Father.
A Time for Thanksgiving (2008)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Modern Israel seems to have great difficulty managing money because of an addiction to greed. Wealth, without a powerful character, is a destructive drug.
He Will Never Forsake Us!
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughIn Hebrews 13:5, there are five extremely emphatic negatives, indicating that God will never, never, never, never, never leave us.
Micah (Part Three): Who Is a God Like You?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMicah 5 describes legal proceedings against the people who have rejected God, promising a harsh retribution but future restoration for a physical remnant.
Dogs and Sheep
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe sheepdog must be instantly obedient to the master's commands, self-controlled, able to influence and direct without unduly frightening the sheep.
The Mystery of Goodness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBecause even Satan can transform himself into an angel of light, we must be careful not to assess goodness by surface appearances. God's goodness is our pattern.
Christ's Death, Resurrection, and Ascension
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus perfectly fulfilled the Old Testament types, slain as the Passover Lamb, resurrected with the cutting of the wavesheaf, and ascended to His Father at the time of the waving of the sheaf.
Shabbat Shalom
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaThe word shalom denotes 'making something whole' or returned to well-being or good health. True biblical shalom refers to inner completeness and wholeness.
Christian Optimism
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPaul wrote some of his most optimistic letters from prison, under the possibility of execution, but absolutely convinced that ultimate victory was imminent.
A Table is Laid
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamWe have direct access to the Holy of Holies. God desires us to be at His table where we can always be in His presence, partaking of spiritual food as His family.