Jesus is the “Chief Shepherd”, 1 Pt. 5:4He cares for His sheep.

The Lord is the object of this Psalm.•Creator.•Omnipotent.•Omniscient.

He is my Shepherd, Jn. 10:11-14•Personal.•Protector.•Provider.

I must be part of His flock.•Acknowledge the True Shepherd.•Born into it, Jn. 3:3-5

With Him, there is no want, Psa. 34:9-10•Physical, Mt. 6:24-34•Spiritual, Eph. 1:3, 7; 2:7; 3:16

The Lord gives us rest, Mt. 11:28-30He provides nourishment, Jn. 4:10-14; 6:54-58

Beware of greener pastures!•You will founder.•Do not be deceived, 2 Cor. 11:2-4

»Non-judgmental Jesus.»Liberal Spirit.»Sincerity-is-enough gospel.

Follow the Shepherd, Jn. 10:27-29•Drink His water.•Graze in His pasture.

Sheep need to be “restored.”•The devouring lion, 1 Pt. 5:8

»Wander off.»Lead astray.

Sheep need to be “restored.”•Weariness, Gal. 6:9

»Persecution.»Frustration.

The Good Shepherd will restore you.•Reconcile, Lk. 15•Renew, 2 Cor. 4:16

He will lead us……in the paths of righteousness.

•Salvation, Mk. 16:16•Family, Eph. 5:22-6:4•Job, Eph. 6:5-9•Brethren, 1 Pt. 1:22•Worship, Jn. 4:24; Acts 2:42

He will lead us……in the paths of righteousness.

Not Error•Sexual immorality, 1 Cor. 6:9, 10•Vengeance, 1 Thes. 5:15•False religion, 1 Cor. 1:10; Eph. 4:5

For His name’s sake.•His glory, Gal. 6:13, 14•Through the church, Eph. 3:21