Entdecke The Macarthur Bible Commentary by John MacArthur (2005, Hardcover) in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1979-1988), Brown, Francis; Driver, S.R. In describing the Lord as a shepherd, David wrote out of his own experience because he had spent his early years caring for sheep. 3,580+ | 2 min. You anoint my head with oil. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed David experienced the goodness and mercy of God from His tender care. The Whole Bible and I will dwell in Yahwehs (Hebrew: YHWH) house forever (v. 6b). He has also served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969. Why is Psalm 23 one of the most well-known Psalms and the favorite biblical passage of many? John MacArthur. So God will always lead us into that which is right and that which is true. The New Testament This is seen in the following table: [2]. Goodness supplies our needs, and mercy blots out our sins. Priests were anointed (Exodus 40:13-15). And I will dwell in the house of the LORDforever: The psalm ends with the calmest assurance that he would enjoy the presence of the LORD forever both in his days on this earth and beyond. The image portrays that God has the power to feed and protect David. The anointing of oil to the sheep isnt just a meaningless ritual. "Depth and strength underlie the simplicity of this psalm. Forgiveness -- for He restores my soul. [8] If you are someone that God has placed in a position of leadership or teaching then you should also remember that you are called shepherds and are called to feed the flock of God. As the shepherd led the sheep from oasis to oasis, this sometimes meant passing through narrow valleys that had steep cliff faces on each side. Companionship -- for you are with me. Below are some of his most touching and eloquent comments on each verse. Lets look at the meaning and significance of each verse written in Psalm 23. c. You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over: Despite the dangers about and the presence of enemies, David enjoyed the richness of his hosts goodness. Grab your Bible and read this Psalm noting down the times 'I, my, me, he, his, you' etc are used. He is a great shepherd. Pests would crawl through the ear canal of an unoiled sheep and lay in its brain. Psalm 23:4 I will fear no evil, for you are with me, There is a switch here from 'He' to 'You'. It is for His name's sake and His glory that this is done! The idea is of a sturdy walking stick, used to gently (as much as possible) guide the sheep and protect them from potential predators. Ouch. But that is not how it is in the dry arid lands of the Middle East and we need to read this Psalm with that mindset. Interactive Bible study with John Piper. ), The New Interpreters Dictionary of the Bible, 5 vol. (wpe). To be invited to a persons table was an honor. The primary responsibility of a shepherd is to ensure the well-being and safety of the flock. Shepherds feed the flock and herd them to good forage areas. [6]. In Psalm 23, God has answered this prayer God has led him in paths of righteousness. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.. But mostly, they were comforting because they were in the hands of a caring shepherd. He is a great leader who leads people to righteous living. However, the oil does not just protect the sheep from nuisance. But whether our fears are irrational or based on very real circumstances, our need to remember the Lord is the same. e. Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me: The rod and the staff were instruments used by a shepherd. That was a question that was once sent to me. Near death, the saint still calmly walks he does not need to quicken his pace in alarm or panic. Site by Mere. Historical Books GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. David could say God is my shepherd because of his personal experience. Alex is a family man and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. In Psalms 23:3, Psalms 23:4 the spiritual meaning shines through the figure, as in Psalms 23:5, Psalms 23:6 it is laid aside altogether; yet still the psalmist speaks of the "rod and staff." "Rod," the shepherd's crook, the received emblem of authority, guidance, and discipline. I remember a woman who grieved every year on anniversary of the death of her infant child. [5] We need to make sure that we have a Middle Eastern understanding of the Shepherd. Please visit: https://www.bestbiblecommentaries.comPlease visit: www.bestbiblecommentaries.comBrowse John MacArthur's bible commentaries on Amazon:https://am. Kings were anointed (1 Samuel 10:1; 16:3, 12-13; 2 Samuel 23:1; 1 Kings 1:39). However, he was confident that God is with him all the time. In these verses, the metaphor changes from God as shepherd to God as host at a special banquet. Davids song is portrayed in non-religious circles too, making appearances in many secular movies and other entertainment mediums. He had a sidekick with him who spoke on 'I will build my church'. People need to know this beautiful Psalm of David to reorient and renew their thinking. God is like a shepherd to David. c. I will fear no evil: Despite every dark association with the idea of the valley of the shadow of death, David could resolutely say this because he was under the care of the LORD his shepherd. In 1969, after graduating from Talbot Theological Seminary, John came to Grace Community Church. The psalmist genuinely expressed his understanding and experience with God as his shepherd. This is the condition of Gods servant always conflict, but always a spread table. (Maclaren), ii. Now mine was a recent silly example. David's song is portrayed in non-religious circles too, making appearances in many secular movies and other entertainment mediums. God is his shepherd and his Goda God all-sufficient to all intents and purposes. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point [3], The LORD - The first thing to note is the source of David's comfort. 1939) is a Calvinist theologian, author, editor, and teacher. Someone said they are the most stupid animal on the face of the earth. Some of the most obvious are: 1) the wisdom type with instructions for right living; 2) lamentation patterns which deal with the pangs of life (usually arising from enemies without); 3) penitential psalms (mostly dealing with the "enemy" within, i.e., sin); 4) kingship emphases (universal or mediatorial; theocratic and/or messianic rule); and 5) Minor Prophets can be seen as comforting for it is a sign that He loves us scripture says (Heb 12:6). God's eternal desire is that He would have many sons and daughters who display His glory and light within them. . So for now, let us follow our Lord where He would lead. Ethan Collins November 17, 2020, Psalm 23 is undoubtedly one of the most well-known passages in Scripture. He had known famine. In Psalm 23, we are compared to sheep who do not have a sense of direction, are hopeless, and are weak who need a Shepherd. John is also president and featured teacher with Grace to You. type 23-6 in the address bar in place of 1-1 so that . It wasn't a nice dream at all '. 1 Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. To experience the care and guidance of God as a shepherd, we must identify ourselves as His sheep. His Spirit attends us in various operations, like watersin the pluralto cleanse, to refresh, to fertilize, to cherish. John Piper Sep 8, 1980 In Psalm 22 He dies; in Psalm 23 He is living; in Psalm 24 He is coming. He first spoke them for Israels sake, but he caused Isaiah to record them for our sake. A servant abideth not in the house for ever, but the son abideth ever. While I am here I will be a child at home with my God; the whole world shall be his house to me; and when I ascend into the upper chamber, I shall not change my company, nor even change the house; I shall only go to dwell in the upper story of the house of the Lord forever. A number of our soldiers died there. It is a necessary method to protect the sheep. Be assured! [3]I learnt this when I went to a John Macarthur seminar one time. He is a popular conference speaker and the president of both The Master's College and The Master's Seminary. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. For instance, we would emphasize 'I WILL build my church' or 'I will BUILD my church' etc. Location. How would it be with you if God had filled your cup in proportion to your faith? So to be Gods guest is to be more than an acquaintance, invited for a day. ), The Complete WordStudy Old Testament (Chattanooga; AMG Publishers, 1994), Baker, Warren and Carpenter, Eugene, The Complete WordStudy Dictionary: Old Testament (Chattanooga: AMG Publishers, 2003), Bromiley, Geoffrey (General Editor), The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Revised, 4 vols. 6 Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahwehs house forever. This is the joy of the Christian! He was refreshed by a head anointed with oil; his cup was over-filled. The rod and staff were comforting to the sheep, because both were intended for the sheeps benefit. Title: The MacArthur Bible Commentary By: John MacArthur Format: Hardcover Number of Pages: 2040 Vendor: Thomas Nelson Publication Date: 2005 Dimensions: 9.75 X 6.75 X 2.75 (inches) Weight: 3 pounds 11 ounces ISBN: 0785250662 ISBN-13: 9780785250661 Stock No: WW250662 Related Products The Jesus You Can't Ignore: Study $7.49 $9.99 Save 25% Is it a terrible thing that even though God is sovereign and controls the entire universe, we don't want to let go of the reigns! Right paths lead to life rather than death (see Matthew 7:13-14). This verse doesn't mean that there will not be times of drought, valleys, difficulties and need--- far from it God loves you too much to just make things always easy! He leads me. It is a psalm which has been sung by good Christians, and will be while the world stands, with a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction. He had the honour of being King over all Israel, yet seen the lows of having his own son, Absalom, rise up against him and take the throne. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible Pastor John MacArthur. You are not your own but were bought with a price! Depression and other illnesses can enshroud us in darkness and threaten us with death. The shepherds staff was the familiar long rod with a crook on one end. Pastor and teacher John MacArthur covers the complete Bibleevery passage of the Old and New Testaments, phrase by phrasein this valuable one-volume resource. Everything in eternity -- for I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever. It talks about humanity, our experiences, and even our emotions. The MacArthur Bible Commentary. Though not often recited in its entirety, few are unfamiliar with the famous valley of the shadow of death.. God is. It has remanded to their dungeon more felon thoughts, more black doubts, more thieving sorrows, than there are sands on the sea-shore. The book of Psalms is so unique because it focuses on the character of God. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; People need comfort and encouragement. for his names sake (v. 3c). I had good medical care. In that culture, people considered a persons name to be more than a simple label to identify that person. They know that it will be ok. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. 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When the sheep are hungry or are anxious about food, they cant lie down peacefully. He had known feast. Now I want to break this first verse up into each little section so that we can get a better grasp as to what David was saying. Poetical Books David gives a beautiful picture: table suggests bounty; prepare suggests foresight and care; before me suggests the personal connection. Obviously this doesn't mean that the track that the shepherd takes is always an easy one. Solid Joys. "Staff," that on which one leans, emblem of Divine strength and . This psalm is taken completely from the sheep's (David) point of view, as he talks about his shepherd. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. No robber, predator or enemy ever takes Him by surprise! Please read and believe! In terms of how it is loved, look at how one old theologian from the 1800's spoke of it. In light of all these truths, we must respond promptly. A shepherd would prepare a table for his sheep by scouting ahead to find good pastureland free from predators and poisonous plants. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. the peace which Jehovah gives to his people, even in the midst of the most trying circumstances! This gives us amazing confidence when we need it most. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point You will have much more pressing concerns. So I started checking myself - heart was still pumping, ears were attached, nose still worked, yes, everything seemed to be in order. The good man has his enemies. He will sustain and provide for all of His peoples needs. There is some debate among commentators as to whether David had the idea of two separate instruments (the rod and the staff) or one instrument used two ways. If things are tough, remember this verse. And let's not forget they are prone to wander. Abraham's Bosom, Paradise, and Heaven 1. We have to learn to sit back and thank Him once again. In New Zealand (where I live) all of our farms and fields seem to be 'green pastures' and the sheep tend to munch all day! Wisdom Literature It included the most highlighted passage in the Bible which turned out to be this passage: Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. God as our shepherd not only leads but restores as well. I think if we could just grasp this first verse alone our hearts could then rest. and Kahane, Ahuvia, The Oxford English-Hebrew Dictionary (Oxford University Press, 1998), Fohrer, Georg, Hebrew & Aramaic Dictionary of the Old Testament (SCM Press, 2012), Freedman, David Noel (ed. (1.) Peace -- for He leads me beside the still waters. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. It is a psalm written by David who grew up as a shepherd. The Gospels This also shows us our need of giving Him His rightful place as Lord over our life. 'What happened exactly to me in the dream?' Like the Greek word agape (love) in the New Testament, hesed (lovingkindness) involves actionkindness or love expressed through kind or loving actions rather than just feelings.