The 23rd Psalm For The 21st Century

Despite widespread biblical illiteracy, many people--Christians and the non-religious alike--can still recite Psalm 23. Frequently heard at funerals and in movies, it is a source of comfort in times of grief or fear. But there is more to it than that, asserts author Dave Tomlinson. In Still Waters and Skyscrapers, Tomlinson creatively reintroduces us to a passage of Scripture we only thought we knew. Far more than just words to speak during trials, Psalm 23 is a song of life that "teaches us about the nature of faith in every situation." This fresh take on the best-known psalm takes biblical study, personal stories and anecdotes, and links to popular culture and weaves them together to give readers a new perspective.

Despite widespread biblical illiteracy, many people--Christians and the non-religious alike--can still recite Psalm 23. Frequently heard at funerals and in movies, it is a source of comfort in times of grief or fear. But there is more to it than that, asserts author Dave Tomlinson. In Still Waters and Skyscrapers, Tomlinson creatively reintroduces us to a passage of Scripture we only thought we knew. Far more than just words to speak during trials, Psalm 23 is a song of life that "teaches us about the nature of faith in every situation." This fresh take on the best-known psalm takes biblical study, personal stories and anecdotes, and links to popular culture and weaves them together to give readers a new perspective.

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Explores the meaning of the 23d psalm in which Christ's love for his followers is likened to that of a shepherd's for his flock.

Many of us know the 23rd Psalm by heart-but have we truly taken its promises to heart? Michael Vinsick encourages us to do just that, verse by verse, giving us an opportunity to "come aside" and meditate more deeply on the individual promises and depth of God's love contained in this familiar passage. Watch the Bible come to life in The Blessings of the 23rd Psalm. Michael Vinsick is the Founder and Pastor of Messenger's Voice Ministries, a church divinely ordained to serve the community of Gibsonton, Florida. Michael has functioned as a pastor, teacher, prophet, and outreach director and is currently attending Trinity College of Florida focused on a Bachelor of Arts in Missions. Michael is a 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force. Michael and his wife, Donna, reside in Riverview, Florida and are the parents of one daughter, Lindsay.

Brings new light and life to our understanding of one of the most beloved and central images of the Christian faith. The Lord is my shepherd. Thus begins the most beloved of all Psalms - and thus begins a thousand-year journey through the Bible. Prophets, apostles and Jesus himself took up this image from David, reshaping it, developing it and applying it to their own situations and needs. Kenneth Bailey uses his celebrated insights into Middle Eastern culture and especially his familiarity with Middle Eastern shepherding customs to bring new light and life to our understanding of this central image of the Christian faith. With each of nine major Old and New Testament passages, Bailey reveals the literary artistry of the biblical writers and summarizes their key theological features. His work is also enriched by his unique access to very early Middle Eastern commentaries on these passages, bringing fresh understanding from within the mindset of these ancient worlds. The Good Shepherd invites us to experience a rich, biblical feast of ethical, theological and artistic delights.