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7/29/2019 Psalm 23 Class 7
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"Yea, though I walk
through the valley..."
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Reassurance of His presence
'I' and 'thou' enter the conversation
Intimate discourse of deep affection
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Annual cycle of a sheep
Winter and spring sheep are with the shepherd at
the home ranch v. 1- 3
Summer and Autumn goes to an 'Higher Ground'and return 'home' as the winter starts again v.4-6
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Move to 'Higher Ground' with
Shepherd During summer Shepherd desires to take the
sheep to a higher ground away from home ranch
Upon the green meadows of mountain top sheep
enjoy the intimate companionship of the shepherd
As Autumn sets in they move back and reaches
home by winter
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Mahabaleshwar table mount
TABLE MOUNT
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Mahabaleshwar table mount
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mount
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But before mountain
top.......a valley
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Valley of the shadow of death...
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1.To enjoy the intimate fellowship and care of the
shepherd we need to pass through the valley
2.We get refreshed from the pure streams while
passing through the valleys
3. Richest feed is available in the valley.
4. To humble us for spiritual maturity
Why we need to pass
through the valley
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1.To enjoy the intimate fellowship Sheep has a great desire to go to the 'mountain top'
to enjoy the intimate fellowship of the shepherd.
But it has to pass through the valleys
Journey is extremely difficult
Storms, flood,rock slides, avalanches,poisonous
plants,predators,hail,snow,steep cleft etc
But our shepherd is with us. Isa. 43:2,1Cor.10:13;
Heb.4:14-15
" I will not fear evil, for though art with me....."
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2.It is in the valleys our
souls are refreshed Here one finds refreshing waters all along theway
Rivers,streams,springs and quit pool etc.
Thirsty flock get satisfied here
It is from here shepherd collects smooth stonesto kill wild beasts 1sam.17:40
These experiences helps us to comfort others.
2Cor.1:3-4. 2Cor.12:9
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3.Richest feed is available in the
valleys Richest and best forage are found in the valleys
Essential for feeding mother( Ewe) and Lamb
Here Ewe teaches lamb the way to the mountain
top.
It is a dangerous way. Det.8:2-6; 107:7;119:71, 67
Still shepherd knows it is the best way to take
his sheep to 'table mount'
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. o um e us or sp r uamaturity
Higher you go stronger the wind
Sudden winds even can blow the sheep into the
valleys
Shepherd should know the direction of the winds
as he takes them to the top
Sheep will become strong and sturdy as it passesthrough the valley
I will fear no evil because..... Det.11:12
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Paul's spiritual Maturity
AD 57 Paul said 'least among the Apostle' 1Cor.15:9
A D 60. He said 'least among the saints' Ep.3:8
A D 65. He said ' chief among the sinners 1 Tim1:15
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It's in the valleys I grow Sometimes life seems hard tobear. Full of sorrow,
trouble and woe.
It's then I have to remember.
That it's in the valleys I grow.
If always stayed on the
mountain top. And
never experienced pain.
I would never appreciate God's
love. And would be
living in vain
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I have so much to learn,And my growth is very slow,
Sometimes I need the mountaintops,
But it's in the valleys I grow
I do not always understand,
Why things happen as they do.
But I am very sure of one thing.My Lord will see me through.
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My little valleys are nothing.
When I picture Christ on the cross.
He went through the valley of death.
His victory was Satan's loss
Forgive me Lord,for complaining.
When I am feeling so low.
Just give me gentle reminder.
That it's in the valleys I grow
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Continue to strengthen me, Lord.
And use my life each day.
To share your love with others.
And help them find their way.
Thank you for valleys, Lord.
For this one thing I know.
The mountaintops are glorious.
But it's in the valleys I grow