Shepherd Blessings: The Message of the 23rd Psalm (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781955459594)

Shepherd Blessings focuses upon he blessings derived from the shepherding relationship between God and faithful followers. The foundation of that relationship is laid out in the 23^rd psalm and enriched by Jesus in his role as "The Good Shepherd." Shepherd Blessings categorizes those blessings as those that nurture, protect, and lead, each of which is crucial for our journey in a world of dangerous pitfalls. In the process, Shepherd Blessings highlights important distinctions between the psalmist's understanding of life's journey and that of Jesus, and reveals how those influence our understanding of the psalm.