RUSSELL SANDERS
3-30-2023
A MESSIANIC TRILOGY
PART 3 OF 4

Yesterday we looked at the first of the Messianic Trilogy in Psalms 22 with the suffering of Messiah on the cross of Calvary. Today, we look at the second part which is in Psalm 23. 

The 23rd Psalm is perhaps the most well known of all 150 Psalms. It shows the care of the Great Shepherd as He takes care of His sheep, His followers, who have believed upon Him following His resurrection.

In verses 1 and 2, He nourishes us and takes care of all our needs. In verses 3 and 4 He restores us in soul, spirit, and body through leading us in “paths of righteousness” and through “the valley of the shadow (dark times) of death” so that we need not fear any evil. He brings us comfort and assurance.

Verses 5 and 6 show us great favor when He anoints our head with the oil of the Holy Spirit which brings us to a point of overflowing favor, goodness, and mercy forever.

Tomorrow, we conclude the trilogy with Psalm 24.