There are few biblical texts more familiar to Christians than Psalm 23: "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want . . ." It is one of the Bible's most popular passages, retaining a special place in ministry and giving hope to the burdened.
Internationally recognized Old Testament scholar Richard Briggs helps readers understand the power and vision of Psalm 23. He offers a close word-by-word and phrase-by-phrase reading of this classic and beloved text, showing how it can speak afresh to the life of the church today. Briggs explores the reception of Psalm 23 down through the ages, covers background issues, and examines the ways the psalm addresses practical issues such as stress, death, enemies, and hope. The book helps reconnect the Christian church to the Old Testament, making it perfect for sermon preparation and small group study.
The Touchstone Texts series addresses key Bible passages, making high-quality biblical scholarship accessible for the church. The series editor is Stephen B. Chapman, Duke Divinity School.
224 pages.
Contents
Series Preface
Preface
1. Introduction: On Attending to Psalm 23
2. The World behind Psalm 23: Background
3. The World in Psalm 23: Exegesis
4. The World in Front of Psalm 23: Ministry
5. Conclusion: Hearing and Preaching Psalm 23 Today
Appendix: Notes on Psalm 23 in Hebrew
Indexes
Lord Is My Shepherd, The: Psalm 23 for the Life of the Church is in the following collections:
