Goodness And Mercy Shall Follow Me All The Days Of My Life (Psalm 23) - Ian Robson
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Summary
The sermon centers on Psalm 23, emphasizing that if the Lord is one's shepherd, the believer shall lack nothing. The speaker stresses that God's guidance and provision are always for His name's sake, not for personal recognition. He urges the congregation to embrace the constant presence of goodness and mercy, drawing parallels between the Old Testament Mercy Seat and the need for mercy in modern life, particularly in parenting and relationships.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Psalm 23 and the Goodness of the ShepherdThe speaker introduces Psalm 23, highlighting that if the Lord is our shepherd, we shall not lack anything we truly need in Christ.
New Mercies Every MorningDrawing from Lamentations, the speaker emphasizes that God's compassions and mercies never fail and are renewed every single morning.
The Mercy Seat in the Tabernacle and the HomeGod commanded Moses to build a mercy seat rather than a judgment seat in the ark, a pattern believers should follow by removing judgment from their homes.
Turning to the Lord to Have the Veil RemovedThrough 2 Corinthians, the speaker explains that when a person turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away, the Holy Spirit transforms them, and they do not lose heart.2 Corinthians 4:6
Mercy Triumphs Over JudgmentJames teaches that mercy triumphs over judgment, reminding believers that showing mercy fulfills the royal law of love.James 2:13
The Example of the Good SamaritanIn the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus defines a neighbor as the one who shows mercy and instructs believers to go and do the same.Luke 10:23
The Difference Between a Shepherd and a HerdsmanUnlike harsh hirelings or herdsmen who drive sheep with anger, a true shepherd carries wounded sheep back on his shoulders rejoicing.
Moses Prays to See God's GloryMoses asked God to let him know His ways and show His glory, prompting God to make all His goodness pass before him.
A Prayer to Be Filled with Mercy and GoodnessThe speaker leads the congregation in prayer to ask the Lord to be their shepherd, take away the heart of stone, and fill them with the Holy Spirit.
David's Response to King SaulDespite being hunted by King Saul for over a decade, David consistently spared his life and still referred to him as the Lord's anointed.2 Samuel 2:5
David Rewards Those Who Honored SaulWhen told that the men of Jabesh Gilead buried Saul, David blessed them and promised to show them goodness, reflecting the true spirit of God.
