God is Your Shepherd

Sermon Notes:

 

As you walk with God in 2019

1. Your Heavenly Father will be watching over and protecting you.
2. He will lead you in times of blessings and prosperity.
3. He will lead you in times of rest and renewal.
4. He will guide you in a good path for His Name’s sake.
5. Life is still going to happen and there will be hard days, but He will never leave you!
6. Remember: All His good promises for your life will happen in His
7. Remember: This is a temporal world that we live in, but we have an eternal home in Heaven!

Follow-up Questions from Sunday:

Digging Deeper:

1. Read Psalm 23 out loud. What phrase in the Psalm captures your attention? (Copy this phrase.)  Why is this phrase meaningful to you today?
2. How would you describe David’s countenance in this Psalm? How often do you pause and have a time of reflection on your life journey with God?  What do you believe are the benefits of doing this?
3. How does David describe his God in this Psalm? (Copy at least 4 descriptions of his God).
4. What “green pastures” and “still waters” has Jesus brought your way in your life so far?
5. When you think of “dark valleys” in your life, what do you think of? How did Jesus make Himself known to you in these times?  What did He teach you?
6. Read John 10:11-14. What personal examples has Jesus shown you that He is a Good Shepherd over your life?

 

Taking it Home:

What is one thing you can apply to your life from this message and how can this group remember you in prayer this week?