Today, we are continuing in our study of the 23rd Psalm, as we claim new insights from this trusted old friend of ours. Now, if you were with us these last two Sundays, you know that we have looked at the first two verses of this marvelous writing. I am going to give a quick review of what has been taught these past two weeks for those of you who have been absent or not listening very well. It is very important you get the foundation we have built so far. After the review, I am going to finish the last one-third of the second verse and proceed with as much of the 3rd verse as time allows today.

I began by sharing that for most people gathered in this place today the 23rd Psalm is their favorite passage of scripture. There is something about its simplicity that touches us all, yet it is s…