A Tune to Follow | Psalm 23

Scripture: Psalm 23

Key Takeaways:

+ A Shepherd leads by provision, presence and protection

Matthew 16:31-22

+ We worship the Lord because He is a divine provider

+ We worship the Lord because of His divine presence

“Dear Jesus, how foolish of me to have called for human help when You are right here.” – Corrie Ten Boom, Hiding Place

+ We worship the Lord because of His divine protection

+ We are worshipping when we FOLLOW the Lord

+ LORD (all caps) = YHWH;  Lord (lower case) = Adonai

John 10:10-11

+ Worship the Shepherd. Follow Jesus.

Dwelling in Unity | Psalm 133

Scripture: Psalm 133

Key Takeaways:

+ God is pleased when His people dwell in unity

John 17:20-23

+ Renewal happens when God’s people dwell in unity

Romans 12:16

Romans 13:8

Romans 14:3

Romans 15:7

Romans 15:14

Romans 16:16

1 Corinthians 16:20

2 Corinthians 13:12

1 Peter 5:14

+ Jesus is seen when God’s people dwell in unity

A Year of Spiritual Renewal | Psalm 80

Scripture: Psalm 80

Key Takeaways:

+ The Need for Renewal

– Loss of God’s presence

– Loss of Joy

Psalm 32:3-4

Psalm 31:9-10

– Loss of Spiritual Power

+ The Prayer for Renewal

Acts 3:19-20

Isaiah 30:18