Psalms 23 and 24 from my new book:
A NEW LOOK AT THE OLD PSALMS
Praying the Psalms: a modern interpretation
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Psalms 23 and 24 from my new book:
Praying the Psalms: a modern interpretation
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I present here a new perspective on the psalms. I have rewritten them from a New
Testament Christ-centered point of view. I did not try to capture the poetry of the
psalms – I leave that to more gifted writers – but I attempted to capture their message
with a more modern interpretation.
Testament Christ-centered point of view. I did not try to capture the poetry of the
psalms – I leave that to more gifted writers – but I attempted to capture their message
with a more modern interpretation.
God bless,
John
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Psalm
23
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J
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esus is our shepherd, and we are the sheep of his
flock. He strengthens us when we are weak; he gives us peace when we are
anxious; he keeps us on the path that leads to life. He is the light that
shines on “those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.” Luke 1:79 (NLT)
He says, “Do not be afraid, for I am with you.” Isa 41:10 (NLT) And when the
last thread of life is severed, he will lead us into his Father’s house where
there will be much rejoicing. Until then, we can be sure that his goodness and
mercy will be with us. May we all be reunited at the supper of the lamb and
live in the Lord’s house forever. Amen.
Psalm
24
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E
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verything that exists belongs to God, for he created
it. Yet this world pales in comparison to the glory of God’s abode. Unfortunately,
not everyone is welcome in God’s house. We must be pure and truthful and
worship him as the one true God. Let us follow the example of Christ. After
overcoming the world, the flesh and the devil, he entered through the gates of
heaven as the King of glory. Come let us worship the King! Amen.2
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2The Orthodox Study Bible. (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2008), 696.
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