The Daily Devotionals for First United Methodist Church in San Diego, California, United States from Monday, 13 June 2016 to Sunday, 19 June 2016 Sermon theme: "Deeper Roots" Text to read: Psalm 23

The Daily Devotionals for First United Methodist Church in San Diego, California, United States from Monday, 13 June 2016 to Sunday, 19 June 2016 Sermon theme: "Deeper Roots" Text to read: Psalm 23
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Text to read: Psalm 23:(0) A psalm of David:
(1) Adonai is my shepherd; I lack nothing.
2 He has me lie down in grassy pastures,
he leads me by quiet water,
3 he restores my inner person.
He guides me in right paths
for the sake of his own name.
4 Even if I pass through death-dark ravines,
I will fear no disaster; for you are with me;
your rod and staff reassure me.
5 You prepare a table for me,
even as my enemies watch;
you anoint my head with oil
from an overflowing cup.
6 Goodness and grace will pursue me
every day of my life;
and I will live in the house of Adonai
for years and years to come.
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John Wesley's Notes-Commentary for Text to read: Psalm 23
Verse 2
[2] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Lie down — To repose myself at noon, as the manner was in those hot countries.
Green — Where there is both delight and plenty of provisions.
Verse 3
[3] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Restoreth — Heb. He bringeth it back; from its errors and wandering.
For — Not for any worth in me, but for the glory of his justice, and faithfulness, and goodness.
Verse 4
[4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thy rod and thy staff — Two words denoting the same thing, and both designing God's pastoral care over him.
Verse 5
[5] Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
A table — Thou furnishest me with plenty of provisions and comforts.
Oil — With aromatic ointments, which were then used at great feasts; thy comforts delight my soul.
Runneth over — Thou hast given me a plentiful portions, signified by the cup, given to the guests by the master of the feast.
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Daily Devotionals:

Monday, June 13, 2016

Sermon theme: "Deeper Roots"

Text to read: Psalm 23

• Read Psalm 23 and write the first three verses in your own words.

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Sermon theme: "Deeper Roots"

Text to read: Psalm 23

• Why is this Psalm so meaningful and famous?
• Why is it significant to you?

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Sermon theme: "Deeper Roots"

Text to read: Psalm 23

• What characteristic about God is valued in this Psalm?
• Why?

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Sermon theme: "Deeper Roots"

Text to read: Psalm 23

• Read Psalm 23 and write the last three verses in your own words.

Friday, June 17, 2016

Sermon theme: "Deeper Roots"

Text to read: Psalm 23

• Read your entire paraphrase of Psalm 23.
• What new meanings are there for you?

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Sermon theme: "Deeper Roots"

Text to read: Psalm 23

• What does God do in us and for us when we choose to rest and renew?

Sunday, June 19, 2016

Sermon theme: "Deeper Roots"

Text to read: Psalm 23

• Pray for those who labor with no rest.

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First United Methodist Church
2111 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, California 92108, United States
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