Join us at J’s Diner for good old-fashioned burgers, milk-shakes and Psalm 23! The menu includes learning how the Lord is our Shepherd and everything we need. Memorize this passage and experience the goodness of knowing that God has amazing plans for your life!
Memory Verse:
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Psalm 23
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Psalm 23
Week 1
The Lord is My Shepherd
Bible Lesson
Psalm 23:1Table Talk Questions
- What is the job of a shepherd?
- What is the job of the sheep?
- Why is it important for sheep to follow the shepherd?
- What are two ways we can show others how to obey our parents, teachers, or coaches?
Week 2
The Lord is My Provider
Bible Lesson
Psalm 23:2Table Talk Questions
- Why does a shepherd want his sheep to lie down?
- What has the shepherd provided for his sheep?
- Without a shepherd, a flock of sheep would be helpless. How do you think the sheep feel when they know their shepherd is watching over them?
- What has God provided for you?
Week 3
The Lord is My Guide
Bible Lesson
Psalm 23:3Table Talk Questions
- What does it mean to "guide" something or someone?
- If a sheep didn't have a shepherd to guide them, what would they do? Where would they go?
- What does God use to guide us in our everyday life?
- How would you feel if you did not have God to guide you?
Week 4
The Lord is My Protector
Bible Lesson
Psalm 23:4ATable Talk Questions
- What does it mean to "protect" something or someone?
- What types of dangers does a shepherd protect a sheep from?
- How did Jesus protect us? (Look at John 10:11)
- Pray for someone in your life who may not know that God is our protector.
Week 5
The Lord is in Charge
Bible Lesson
Psalm 23:4BTable Talk Questions
- What are some things a shepherd oversees?
- How does a shepherd use his rod & staff with the sheep?
- How does it feel when you choose not to listen to what God wants you to do?
- Pray for a friend that doesn't know about asking Jesus to be the boss of their life.
Week 6
The Lord Prepares the Way for Me
Bible Lesson
Psalm 23:5Table Talk Questions
- What does the word "table" mean in this verse?
- How did God prepare the table for us?
- Why does a shepherd anoint a sheep head with oil? What does it do?
- Say a prayer for someone who may not know that Jesus is a Good Shepherd and has prepared a way for them.
Week 7
The Lord Gives Me a Forever Home
Bible Lesson
Psalm 23:6Table Talk Questions
- What kind of home does a shepherd provide for his sheep?
- What kind of home does the Lord give Christians?
- After studying Psalm 23, name the things the Lord does for us. (He is our Shepherd, Provider, Guide, Protector, in charge, prepares a way for us, and gives us a forever home)
- What are some ways we can show God that we love and appreciate all that He does for us?
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