February 8, 2026
TEXT:  Psalm 23

I. The provision of peace (vv. 1-3; John 10)
A. Personal relationship with the Lord provides the peace of contentment (vv. 1, 2a)
B. Personal relationship with the Lord provides the peace of guidance (vv. 2b, 3b)
C. Personal relationship with the Lord provides the peace of a soul restored (v. 3a)

II. The power of presence (vv. 4-5)
A. The power of God’s presence in dark days (v. 4a)
B. The power of God’s presence in evil’s fear (v. 4b)
C. The power of God’s presence in enemies’ opposition (v. 5a)
D. The power of God’s presence in blessing His children (v. 5b)

III. The promise of permanence (v. 6)
A. The promise of permanence of God’s goodness
B. The promise of permanence of God’s mercy (hesed)
1. Mercy (hesed) and Truth (Psalm 25:20; 57:3, 10; 61:7; 85:10; 86:15; 89:14; 98:3; 100:5; 108:4; 155:1; Proverbs 3:3; 14:22; 16:6; 20:28; II John 3)
2. Mercy (hesed) and Love (Exodus 20:6; Deuteronomy 5:10; 7:9; Nehemiah 1:5; Micah 6:8; Ephesians 2:4; II John 3; Jude 2, 21)
3. Mercy (hesed) and Compassion (Psalm 86:15; 145:8; Romans 9:15)
C. The promise of permanence of God’s acceptance (II Corinthians 5:5-10; 6:1-2; Ephesians 1:5-7)