2. Jesus is the “Chief Shepherd”, 1 Pt. 5:4 He cares for His sheep.

3. The Lord is the object of this Psalm. Creator. Omnipotent. Omniscient.

4. He is my Shepherd, Jn. 10:11-14 Personal. Protector. Provider.

5. I must be part of His flock. Acknowledge the True Shepherd. Born into it, Jn. 3:3-5

6. With Him, there is no want, Psa. 34:9-10 Physical, Mt. 6:24-34 Spiritual, Eph. 1:3, 7; 2:7; 3:16

7. The Lord gives us rest, Mt. 11:28-30 He provides nourishment, Jn. 4:10-14; 6:54-58

8. Beware of greener pastures! You will founder. Do not be deceived, 2 Cor. 11:2-4 »Non-judgmental Jesus. »Liberal Spirit. »Sincerity-is-enough gospel.

9. Follow the Shepherd, Jn. 10:27-29 Drink His water. Graze in His pasture.

10. Sheep need to be “restored.” The devouring lion, 1 Pt. 5:8 »Wander off. »Lead astray.

11. Sheep need to be “restored.” Weariness, Gal. 6:9 »Persecution. »Frustration.

12. The Good Shepherd will restore you. Reconcile, Lk. 15 Renew, 2 Cor. 4:16

13. He will lead us… …in the paths of righteousness. Salvation, Mk. 16:16 Family, Eph. 5:22-6:4 Job, Eph. 6:5-9 Brethren, 1 Pt. 1:22 Worship, Jn. 4:24; Acts 2:42

14. He will lead us… …in the paths of righteousness. Not Error Sexual immorality, 1 Cor. 6:9, 10 Vengeance, 1 Thes. 5:15 False religion, 1 Cor. 1:10; Eph. 4:5

15. For His name’s sake. His glory, Gal. 6:13, 14 Through the church, Eph. 3:21