Thursday 5 November 2015

Background to Psalms 23

Cultural Context
Did you know that Psalms 23 is popular not just with Christians but has captured the imagination of American culture as well? If you would like a list of cultural misappropriations of Psalm 23 click here.

Kenneth Bailey, NT scholar, examines Psalm 23 in his book "The Good Shepherd". He has an interesting view on this well-known psalm.

What do you fear? Why? 
Psalm 23 identifies fear and faces itand affirms God's presence in the midst of it.
What does that mean for you? Talk to some one about Psalm 23 and what it means to you? Post what you might say.

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