I Can Trust the Shepherd Because of His Name

FBCWest

A few years ago, my wife and I and some founding members took a trip to Boston. But before we went, my wife booked a travel, I mean a tour guide. And that tour guide took us around Boston to certain historical points and other points of interest. And he was able to do so because he knew the city and he knew about the various points of interest and gave explanation. He knew what he was doing and he took us directly and we didn't have a circuitous route. We went to the most direct route, not wasting any time. The psalmist talks about the shepherd and the shepherd is going to guide him. But this guidance is far more important than going on a trip to someplace. It's about a trip in eternity. See what the shepherd does? Sermon Notes Psalm 23:3a Jesus restores (returns to the original condition) my soul Genesis 1:26 & 27 God made us in His image Psalm 23b Jesus gives direction in the road of righteousness Romans 1:17 The righteous live by faith Matthew 7:13 & 14 The gate iand the road are narrow that leads to life John 14:2 – 6 Jesus is the Way and you only get to the Father through Him Psalm 5:8 Wants the Lord to lead him in Righteousness Psalm 23c Seeks these things because of Jesus’ name so that the name of the Lord will not suffer Exodus 32:7 – 14 Moses tells God that God’s name will suffer if He destroys Israel and starts over Psalm 29:2 Give the glory due His name