YHWH as Shepherd and Host

YHWH as Shepherd and Host

By Phud Chambers

3-16-25

*NOTICE: The emphasis of our discussion is to see how the Written Word (Bible) and the Spoken Word (Preaching) work together to build up the believer, so when you see WORD in the questions, know it refers to the Scripture and the Sermon.

Recap: Look back for evidence of God’s word reshaping your heart and life.

1. Does anyone have a testimony to share of how God is working in your prayers for your ONE?

Engage:  Look into the Word of God in light of Sunday’s preached sermon.

2. Read Psalm 23 as a group and discuss your initial observations of the text and sermon.

Reflect: Look deeper at the preached and written Word.

3. How do the metaphors of shepherd and host shape you view of God’s relationship with his people?

4. Discuss Phud’s observation that “the valley of the shadow of death” is still “the path of righteousness” for those who are in Christ.

5. Verse 3 introduces the idea that God does ALL things primarily for His own glory. How is this reality a good thing for us as His people?

6. Read John 10:11 as a group. How does Jesus fulfill the role of Shepherd in the life of the believer?

Respond: Look ahead and around to see how you can be obedient and missional.

7. Phud listed 8 characteristics of God’s provision as shepherd and host (i.e. intimate and personal, totally sufficient, etc.) in the sermon. Recap as many as your group can remember and acknowledge which truth is most challenging for you to practically embrace.

8. As you consider the ONE you have been praying for, what encouragement from the Good Shepherd can you offer them this week? Remember, they don’t get to experience the 8 benefits you just finished discussing. Let’s invite them into the pasture!