# S UMMER I N P SALMS “The Psalms are an anatomy of all the parts of the soul; for no one will find in himself a single feeling of which the image is not reflected in this mirror.” - John Calvin

# S UMMER I N P SALMS “Each of these books [in the Bible], you see, is like a garden which grows one special kind of fruit; by contrast, the Psalter is a garden which, besides its special fruit, grows also some of those of all the rest.” - Athanasius

# S UMMER I N P SALMS “No single psalm has expressed more powerfully man’s prayer of confidence ‘out of the depths’ to the God whose purpose alone gives meaning to the span of life, from womb to tomb.” - Bernhard Anderson

# S UMMER I N P SALMS The Lord Is My Shepherd “The L ORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” – v. 1

# S UMMER I N P SALMS The Lord Is My Shepherd “The L ORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” – v. 1 As God's sheep – do we recognize his voice?

# S UMMER I N P SALMS Green Pastures “He makes me lie down in green pastures.” – v. 2a

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Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. - Matthew 6:34

# S UMMER I N P SALMS “Worry is dealing with tomorrow’s problems on today’s pasture.”

# S UMMER I N P SALMS Green Pastures “He makes me lie down in green pastures.” – v. 2a As God’s sheep – what worry do we need to surrender to him?

# S UMMER I N P SALMS Quiet Waters “He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” – v. 2b, 3a

# S UMMER I N P SALMS Quiet Waters “He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” – v. 2b, 3a As God’s sheep – what waters have we been going to instead of him?

# S UMMER I N P SALMS Paths of Righteousness “He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.” – v. 3b

# S UMMER I N P SALMS Paths of Righteousness “He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.” – v. 3b As God’s sheep – whose path are you truly on?

# S UMMER I N P SALMS The Valley, the Rod, and the Staff “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” – v. 4

# S UMMER I N P SALMS The Valley, the Rod, and the Staff “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” – v. 4 As God’s sheep – where do you need his comfort and protection?

# S UMMER I N P SALMS The Table Prepared “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” – v. 5

# S UMMER I N P SALMS The Table Prepared “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” – v. 5 As God’s sheep – how can we show greater hospitality to others?

# S UMMER I N P SALMS Goodness and Mercy “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the L ORD forever.” – v. 6

# S UMMER I N P SALMS Goodness and Mercy “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the L ORD forever.” – v. 6 As God’s sheep - do you trust God to walk with you even in the wilderness?

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