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[21:29] <04@footwasher> Tonight we are going to continue the study we began last week on the 23rd psalm :)
[21:29] <04@footwasher> It is a short passage, but our study will be very detailed. I invite you to open your Bibles and join in and let the Lord reveal to You His love and His complete care through this passage.
[21:29] <04@footwasher> Since the channel is moderated, we cannot have as much discussion as I would like. So, we will unmoderate afterward and have some time of discussion, I ask that you all be courteous to one another and discuss only the topic of this study during this time
[21:29] <04@footwasher> Lets pray
[21:29] <04@footwasher> Duff, will you lead us?
[21:29] <6@Duff>1 sure..
[21:30] <6@Duff>1 Father, we come here tonight to worship you.
[21:30] <6@Duff>1 Lord we pray that through fellowship and the study of your
[21:30] <6@Duff>1 word you will speak to us.
[21:30] <6@Duff>1 Illuminate your word and apply it to each of our lives. Lift us up tonight so we
[21:30] <6@Duff>1 might serve your great purpose.
[21:31] <6@Duff>1 Let us see you work your glory in our lives everyday
[21:31] <6@Duff>1 Give us the strength, wisdom , and words to help those in need.
[21:32] <6@Duff>1 In Jesus name,
[21:32] <6@Duff>1 Amen
[21:32] <04@footwasher> amen
[21:32] <04@footwasher> 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
[21:32] <04@footwasher> 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.
[21:32] <04@footwasher> 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
[21:32] <04@footwasher> 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
[21:32] <04@footwasher> 5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
[21:32] <04@footwasher> 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
[21:33] <04@footwasher> Last week we looked at verses one and two
[21:33] <04@footwasher> We discussed a bit about the background of this passage. Lets briefly look at that again.
[21:34] <04@footwasher> A shepherd cares for the flock, guides them and protects them.
[21:34] <04@footwasher> The author of this passage, david is making an analogy of that between us and God. He is our shepherd.
[21:34] <04@footwasher> In verses 1 and two, we saw how he provides for our needs for nourishment, rest, refreshment and renewal.
[21:35] <04@footwasher> Tonight we will look at verses 3 and 4.
[21:35] 6* @Duff 10<3KJV10>:6 Psalms 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
[21:35] <04@footwasher> We think of the Christian life as a journey, a pilgrimage
[21:36] <04@footwasher> The journey is much more difficult than first expected.
[21:36] <04@footwasher> By depending on our limited wisdom, we lose our way and the foreboding future shatters our confidence.
[21:36] <04@footwasher> "He leadeth me" means to guide and direct carefully according to a definite plan.
[21:36] <04@footwasher> David teaches us that life is not spent entirely in rest, soft living, and sheltered moments
[21:36] <04@footwasher> Just as the shepherd led David, He shows us the paths to follow and guides us each step of the way
[21:36] <04@footwasher> He guides in the path of righteousness.
[21:36] <04@footwasher> The Christian walk involves forsaking sin and keeping our eyes fixed upon Him.
[21:37] <04@footwasher> We walk in faith and in love and therefore our walk should be consistent.
[21:37] <04@footwasher> When we depend on His wisdom and not our own, He makes our path plain.
[21:37] <04@footwasher> He guides through difficult places.
[21:37] <04@footwasher> On both sides of the path are perilous places for sheep and they never seem to learn to avoid them.
[21:37] <04@footwasher> Fear, panic, and even death may be present on the journey.
[21:37] <04@footwasher> David remembered such journeys and was keenly aware of sheep straying.
[21:37] <04@footwasher> We, too must trust the Lord's guidance and and allow Him to guide us in the paths of righteousness "for His name's sake".
[21:38] -ChatBot:#TownHall- [Sword] Psalms 23:4 -- Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
[21:38] <04@footwasher> "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death"
[21:38] <04@footwasher> Sometimes we must walk through the valley. The words do not necessarily refer to death, though death may come in the valley.
[21:38] 6* @Duff 14*6kjv14*:10 Psalms 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
[21:38] <04@footwasher> Picture a shepherd leading his sheep through narrow, dark gorges where there are unknown obstacles and terrors.
[21:39] <04@footwasher> It is a valley of deep gloom through which they must pass
[21:39] <04@footwasher> David is describing the time of testing in his life–a time when the testing was so severe that it threatened his life.
[21:39] <04@footwasher> How can we endure life's threatening trials? The Good Shepherd walks through the valley with us and provides for our needs.
[21:39] <04@footwasher> "I will fear no evil" We need not worry or have any doubt
[21:39] <04@footwasher> "For thou art with me. He has never left us.
[21:39] <04@footwasher> A shepherd protects his sheep, and certainly our Shepherd protects us. His "rod and staff" give comfort.
[21:40] <04@footwasher> Lets look at what a rod and staff were to a shepherd during David's time.
[21:40] <04@footwasher> The rod was used for defense against wild beast and sometimes even robbers.
[21:40] <04@footwasher> The staff was for drawing the sheep out of crevices and other places of danger
[21:40] <04@footwasher> Imagine for a second yourself in the place of the sheep. What does the shepherd's rod and staff mean to you?
[21:40] <04@footwasher> For the sheep, these two instruments meant defense, guidance, and safety.
[21:41] <04@footwasher> Think for a minute about how He has protected you from dangers and has safely drawn you out of the crevices along the paths of life.
[21:41] <04@footwasher> Where have you been?
[21:41] <04@footwasher> Where are You right now on that path with the Shepherd?
[21:42] <04@footwasher> comments?
[21:43] <04@footwasher> please feel free to discuss
[21:43] <04@footwasher> what do those 2 verses say to you?
[21:44] -ChatBot:#TownHall- [footwasher] Psalms 23:3 -- He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
[21:44] 1<mumzee>1 hey footwasher what do u see as the things that replace the rod and staff for s today would it be the BIble and prayer
[21:44] 1<dachie>1 i like to think i am on the paath, sure i stray, but Jesus is always there to redirect me
[21:44] 1<MerriLee>1 God allows us to go through some bad stuff to refine us
[21:44] 1<smiles>1 shadow of the valley of death can be many places and circumstances....
[21:44] <04@footwasher> thats a good thought mumzee..
[21:44] 1<dachie>1 through our refining, we become purified
[21:44] 1<Dorcas>1 we bring Him glory when we obey and follow His will.
[21:45] <04@footwasher> amen dachie!
[21:45] 1<mumzee>1 His word can sometimes feel like a rod hey
[21:45] <04@footwasher> the rod protected the sheep from other things.. the staff rescued them ..
[21:45] 1<MerriLee>1 yeah, but comfort in knowing the boundaries
[21:45] 1<Pyro_Adidas>1 10 ya
[21:45] <04@footwasher> right MerriLee
[21:45] 1<dachie>1 its liek gold in the smelt pot, it is melted down, to bring the impurities out of it, then skimmed, and refined more
[21:46] 1<dachie>1 finally there is pure gold
[21:46] 1<dachie>1 thats how God works in us
[21:46] <6@Duff>1 to me it means that through all God will provide... and no matter what...we "shall fear no evil" if we trust in Him
[21:46] 1<Pyro_Adidas>1 5 good point
[21:46] <04@footwasher> so true duff :)
[21:46] 1<Kryptech>1 Even though the rod and staff can help us stay on track, just like sheep we often want our own way and try 2 fight against them.
[21:46] 1<MerriLee>1 going thru the hard times and seeing how Jesus stays with us teaches us to trust him
[21:46] <04@footwasher> yes Kryptech
[21:47] <6@Duff>1 if we live true to his path... despite ridcule or persicution.... He will provide
[21:47] <04@footwasher> always :)
[21:47] 1<MerriLee>1 He will always provide
[21:47] 1<Kryptech>1 We have 2 remember that our Shepard knows much better then we do about what's best 4 us.
[21:47] 1<smiles>1 :) Kryptech...and in Bible times...sometimes if a sheep strayed enuff times, the Shepherd would break it's leg....and then carry it close to his heart...
[21:47] 1<MerriLee>1 yep Kryptech
[21:47] 1<mumzee>1 and eth even physical death is but a shadow when he is with us hey
[21:47] 1<Kryptech>1 Interesting Smiles...
[21:47] 1<dachie>1 and like the good shepherd gathering his sheep, Jesus is always at the ready for us
[21:47] 1<PurePhire>1 We as sheep don't know any other way BUT our Own, so we need a shepherd to guide us
[21:47] 1<mumzee>1 yep
[21:47] <04@footwasher> yes dachie :) He is
[21:48] 1<dachie>1 did you know sheep are the only animal that is capable of knowing its shepherds voice?
[21:48] 1<smiles>1 anyone here ever seen sheep right where they live? they can be pretty dumb...:)
[21:48] 1<Kryptech>1 Yes, PurePhire. It's our nature bent.
[21:48] 1<Pyro_Adidas>1 5 yes very
[21:48] 1<dachie>1 dogs come when anyone calls them, but sheep listen for the shepherd to call them
[21:48] 1<MerriLee>1 yes they are, they will just lay down and die
[21:48] <04@footwasher> what about in your own personal life.. how has He been like a shepherd to you?
[21:49] 1<MerriLee>1 if they get stuck
[21:49] 1<dachie>1 keeps listening for me to bellow, and then rescues me
[21:49] 1<smiles>1 oooohhhh.....deliverance in hundreds of areas.......PTL!
[21:49] 1<MerriLee>1 rescues me before I know I need rescuing
[21:49] 1<mumzee>1 so when we are stuck somewhere we can have full confidence that when we cry to our shepherd he will hear us and rescue us
[21:50] <04@footwasher> amen EmpressWhit
[21:51] <04@footwasher> good discussion guys :)
[21:51] <04@footwasher> does anyone have any questions?
[21:51] 1<MerriLee>1 me too, God bless you all and thanks for the study footwasher
[21:51] 1<angelface>1 god is good he saved my mom and dad
[21:51] 1<PurePhire>1 :c)
[21:51] <04@footwasher> amen angelface
[21:52] <04@footwasher> lets all go to Him in prayer together
[21:53] 1<jackohio_away>1 the rod is too deffend against enemies
[21:53] <04@footwasher> smiles.. the shepherd used the rod to protect the sheep from other animals
[21:53] 1<kerux-bbl-Twnhall>1 john 21:15
[21:53] <04@footwasher> right jackohio_away
[21:55] <04@footwasher> lets pray..
[21:55] <04@footwasher> please.. everyone feel free to pray together now
[21:55] 1<angelface>1 does anybody want to see if they are saves
[21:56] 1<kerux-bbl-Twnhall>1 The ROD of GOD has several differing applications
[21:56] <04@footwasher> Lord , thank you for being our Good Shepherd
[21:56] 1<smiles>1 God will show you and them angel...
[21:56] <04@footwasher> Thank You for guiding us and protecting us
[21:56] 1<smiles>1 Yes Lord...
[21:56] <04@footwasher> and for leading us back when we stray
[21:56] 1<dachie>1 Father, thank you for making this unclean vessel pure as gold, mold me and make me usable to yu
[21:56] <04@footwasher> thank you for loving us so deeply
[21:56] 1<smiles>1 We praise You...
[21:56] <04@footwasher> Your name is to be exalted O Lord
[21:57] 1<Ms_ezra>1 yes Lord
[21:57] 1<radderatmeeting>1 Lord we ask you to bring back the misfit that was in #left behind tonight, put it on her heart Lord what is the truth, she is seeking
[21:57] 1<Ms_ezra>1 Praise be to you Lord
[21:57] 1<smiles>1 thank You for Your mercy, forgiveness
[21:57] <04@footwasher> Thank You for each of these brothers and sisters here at ccnet
[21:57] <04@footwasher> Take Your word and apply it to our hearts
[21:57] 1<radderatmeeting>1 yes Lord
[21:57] 1<angelface>1 i love you lord saved them
[21:58] 1<smiles>1 Father, I ask that the eyes of those who believe that You are a condemning God, will be opened to Your truth and love...
[21:58] <04@footwasher> Let us know You better when we leave this study than when we came
[21:58] 1<smiles>1 Lift the veil from their eyes...
[21:58] <6@Duff>1 father we lift this network up to you. Led us in this ministry. Help us to always seek your will & guidance.
[21:58] 1<radderatmeeting>1 yes Lord your will not ours
[21:58] 1<smiles>1 Thank You Lord, for the many times that You have walked with me thru the valley of the shadow of death....
[21:58] 1<radderatmeeting>1 give us your wisdom and discernment in all things
[21:58] <04@footwasher> Father, help us to see others through Your eyes
[21:59] <6@Duff>1 Help us to each feel and understand your Word as it was explained tonight, and apply it to our hearts....
[21:59] <04@footwasher> mold us into tools to be used in Your hand
[21:59] 1<dachie>1 yes Lord
[21:59] 1<radderatmeeting>1 use us to help bring in a mighty revival in our lands Lord
[21:59] <6@Duff>1 and let us share this knowledge with those who could not be here tonight
[22:00] <6@Duff>1 Father we also ask that you protect us from those that would twist your words.
[22:00] 1<radderatmeeting>1 let us all be good examples and have our light shining in this dark hour
[22:00] 1<dachie>1 Father, lead me to the ones who you desire me to meet and guide to your kingdom
[22:01] 1<smiles>1 Father...we ask for Your blessing tonight.....bless our hands to serve you....our eyes to see all that You wish us to see...
[22:01] 1<dachie>1 give me the words and the ability to speak wisdom to them
[22:01] 1<mumzee>1 :)
[22:01] 1<smiles>1 our ears to hear Your words of Truth....give us the gift of faith received Lord Jesus...
[22:01] 1<angelface>1 yes and when i go back in wwjd chat let them see you though me
[22:01] 1<angelface>1 plaese god
[22:01] 1<radderatmeeting>1 thank you Jesus
[22:01] <04@footwasher> Father, touch the hearts of those who are hurting and lift their burdens
[22:02] <04@footwasher> Thank you for each one who ministers here at ccnet
[22:02] 1<smiles>1 We lift upour souls to You Lord..in You we trust. Let everything that has breath...praise the Lord!!
[22:03] <04@footwasher> \o/
[22:03] 1<angelface>1 amen
[22:03] <6@Sword>1 1A4men 1!
[22:03] 1<radderatmeeting>1 amen
[22:03] 1<kerux-bbl-Twnhall>1 amen
[22:03] <04@footwasher> amen
[22:03] <6@Duff>1 Amen
[22:03] 1<mumzee>1 amen
[22:03] 1<radderatmeeting>1 In Jesus mighty name
[22:04] 1<radderatmeeting>1 AMEN
[22:04] <6@Wings>1 amen
[22:04] 1<smiles>1 Amen!!!
[22:04] 1<dachie>1 4 Amen
[22:04] <04@footwasher> join us next week :)