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A New Look at Psalm 23...

Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2004 6:20 pm
by Kurieuo
I was sent the following in an email, and just thought I'd share :)
<blockquote>The Lord is my Shepherd
That's Relationship!

I shall not want
That's Supply!

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures
That's Rest!

He leadeth me beside the still waters
That's Refreshment!

He restoreth my soul
That's Healing!

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
That's Guidance!

For His name sake
That's Purpose!

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
That's Testing!

I will fear no evil
That's Protection!

For Thou art with me
That's Faithfulness!

Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me
That's Discipline!

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies
That's Hope!

Thou annointest my head with oil
That's Consecration!

My cup runneth over
That's Abundance!

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life
That's Blessing!

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
That's Security!

Forever
That's Eternity!

Face it, Our Lord is crazy about you...</blockquote>Kurieuo.

Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 3:28 am
by RGeeB
I've also looked at it as a Messianic Psalm - The feelings of Jesus while He was away from His Father on Earth.

Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2004 9:50 am
by Anonymous
As ive learned it from several Christian literature, Psalm 23 was based on Moses. Psalm 23 is in OT so i don't think it is a Messian Palm.

If psalm 23 was a Messian Psalm, Kurieuo interpetation of psalm 23 wouldnt be correct, because a Messian Psalm doesnt apply to us i think

Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2004 2:19 am
by RGeeB
OK. There is no reason a psalm of comfort like this couldn't be prophetic as well? (refer to Psalms 22 and 24, written by King David, describing the sufferings and ascension of Christ respectively).

Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2004 3:48 am
by Kurieuo
There are different senses Scripture can be interpreted in erasmus. For example, Augustine spoke of literal and spiritual senses, and this has become accepted and deeply rooted in Christian theology. This is also one reason why we refer to the Bible as the living word, as people can read passages several times over and still be gaining new insights in a different light such as the one shared with me above, or in the Messianic sense RGeeB understood.

Kurieuo.