Discussion Questions
Discuss the story in small groups using the following questions. {10–15 minutes}
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What’s another word for psalm? Who would sing the Psalms? Why would they sing them?
Takeaway
God’s people use the Psalms for worship.
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How many songs are in the book of Psalms? What are some of the feelings they express? Who are the Psalms often about?
Takeaway
There are 150 Psalms in our Bible—some are happy, some are sad, and some thank God for salvation.
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What does a shepherd do? What are some of the beautiful pictures in Psalm 23? Psalm 23 begins, “The Lord is my shepherd.” What does that mean God does for us?
Takeaway
As our shepherd, God leads, feeds, protects, and forgives us.
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Who came after David and said, “I am the good shepherd . . . [who] lays his life down for the sheep”? Who are the sheep that he lays his life down for? What animal was sacrificed at Passover? Who is the perfect Passover Lamb that is sacrificed for our sins?
Takeaway
Jesus is the good shepherd and the perfect sheep.
