53. The Shepherd in Green Pastures: Psalm 23:1-3

In the first talk of this three-part series on Psalm 23 that Jenna DiPrima recently did for a women’s conference, she explores the opening verses of one of Scripture’s most beloved psalms. What does it really mean to say, “The Lord is my shepherd”? And why is this psalm such a source of comfort for God’s people?

Looking at Psalm 23:1–3, we consider three truths about our Good Shepherd: He provides all that His sheep need, He restores weary souls, and He faithfully leads His people in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Along the way, we see how the hope of Psalm 23 is rooted in the suffering Shepherd of Psalm 22, where Christ laid down His life for His sheep.

Whether you’re walking through a season of abundance, spiritual weariness, or uncertainty, this passage reminds us that our confidence is never in ourselves but in the Shepherd who lovingly cares for His flock.

In this episode:

* The significance of Psalm 23 and its connection to Psalm 22

* What it means that “The Lord is my shepherd”

* How God provides, restores, and leads His people

* Finding hope in seasons of spiritual dryness

* Why the Good Shepherd can always be trusted