The metaphor of God as our shepherd and God’s people as the sheep of his pasture runs through Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. The most famous of these references is certainly Psalm 23.
In this wisdom psalm, God invites us to consider the skies (His world) and the Scriptures (His word), and to then respond to this general and special revelation by turning our souls to Him in repentance (His way).
Psalm 1 contrasts two ways of living, the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked. The thought life is key to both, and this psalm not only encourages a disciplined thought life leading to a fruitful life, but also describes the means and the motivation for this discipline. (This is part 1 in the Favorite Psalms article series.)
Psalm 16 is a psalm of aspiration toward a deepening devotion to and relationship with God. Its author, King David, is a great case study in the ideas discussed in this series.
As one approach to studying Scripture, following is a list of 31 key psalms for use as a month-long or 31-week study.
There are a variety of methods and approaches to reading Scripture. By using several methods and/or changing your approach from time to time, you can develop a personalized and manageable program that will keep your interest level high and give you a satisfying breadth of exposure to the Word of God.
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