Psalm 23: Never Alone: A Five Week Bible Study

By Beth Fox

Psalm 23 is a much-loved Psalm. For many it is like an old friend who is always there during good days and not-so-good days. Some are so comfortable with Psalm 23 that perhaps it is taken for granted. If so, let us unpack Psalm 23 together and rediscover the timeless truths there. In just six verses David pens a beautiful word picture of his journey with God as his Shepherd/King. Allow David's rich poetry to evoke your senses. As you lie down in green pastures, walk through the valley of the shadow of death, or find yourself in the presence of enemies, know that God will always be present--guiding, protecting, and providing. And you can be assured that His goodness and lovingkindness will pursue you all the days of your life, and into eternity! Psalm 23: Never Alone is a five-week inductive Bible study of the powerful 6 verses in Psalm 23. It is suitable for individuals or groups. Each lesson begins with a teaching on the verses and concludes with four homework questions which encourage personal applications of the verses by asking: What does the verse say? What does it mean (word-studies)? and what does it mean to you personally? The questions invite you to apply the rich metaphors and truths of Psalm 23 to your own life. Lesson 1 - The Good Shepherd: The Motif of God Hebrew Kings and Jesus as shepherds of their flocks. Lesson 2 - The Meadow: Presence, Provision, Guidance to places of rest, refreshment and restoration. Lesson 3 - The Valley: Darkness, Presence, Comfort in dangerous and fearful times. Lesson 4 - The Royal Host: Provision, Abundance, Everlasting Presence. Assurance of God's everlasting goodness. Lesson 5 - Hebrew Poetry: The Poetic Structure of Psalm 23, David's beautifully crafted Psalm. Psalm 23 is ultimately about the magnificent Shepherd/King, His prevailing presence and provisions, and about your relationship with Him! May this journey be rich and rewarding as you explore the eternal goodness of God! About the author: Beth Fox has been a pastor's wife for over 35 years. She and her husband have four children and thirteen grandchildren. Beth is a retired high school math teacher and an accomplished visual artist. She has written several Bible studies. Her lifelong passions have been the Lord, her family, Bible Study and art. Beth studied Biblical Studies at Fuller Seminary and holds an M.S degree in Practical Theology from Logos graduate College. Recommendations: "I really enjoyed this Bible Study on Psalm 23. I have read, and even memorized this Psalm, but never really delved deeply into each word and sentence. I was amazed at the depth of the study and learned so much from each word I looked up." J.C. "Psalm 23 has always been a favorite of mine, and Beth Fox's knowledgeable insights will draw you even nearer to your Good Shepherd! Psalm 23: Never Alone will deepen your faith and trust in the God who is always with you and for you--Highly recommend!" S.E. "What a refreshing and well thought out inductive Bible study on Psalm 23! Psalm 23: Never Alone brought new depths, life, and clarity to its verses. I was encouraged to explore the text verse by verse, learning how to utilize outside study tools and commentaries. I was encouraged to make observations which revealed rich depths of meanings hidden within Psalm 23. The personal applications unveiled layers of insight that deepened my understanding of God's role as my Shepherd, and revealed the abundance of His love and care for me. This study showed me how relevant Psalm 23 is to my daily walk and journey with God. I can whole heartedly say that I have a renewed love and passion for Psalm 23 because of this study. I encourage anyone seeking to enrich their walk with God and expand their understanding of the scriptures to use this study." M.F.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CF4FNFR5
• ISBN13: 9798856404912
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 48 Pages
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.1" x 5.5"