You’ll Never Read Psalm 23 the Same After Watching this Video!

[@foroneanotherwinningtogeth1142]

I am a pastor, have a doctorate of ministry, and own a library of Bible commentaries. Despite that, I have never heard or read such an insightful explanation of a Psalm. Thank you.

[@patriciajrs46]

Wonderful.

[@tammyfinley5374]

INDEED!!❤️🙏🏼

[@lee-mariehanekom9395]

One of the definitions of 'rod', is that it is the pigment in your eye that allows you to see in the dark. I realised that when David says "Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me", I knew that God is able to see in the darkness of my life and circumstances and that He will guide me with His staff. He can see where I cannot and He makes a path for me. That gives me great comfort to know that He is always there to lead me, even when I think I am in the darkness, in the valley of the shadow of death.

[@johnfoster7428]

It struck me, as I listened to this, that as Christians we are descended from slaves, whether white, black or whatever. Moses led our forebears out of physical slavery and God in his fullness leads us from spiritual slavery - the slavery of sin.

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

That’s powerful. You’re touching on something I’m going to highlight in a few weeks in a video on the 10 commandments.

[@Nightsong007]

Hmm. We are actually descended from Noah, not Abraham. But point taken in the spiritual part. Great video as always, Brandon🙏🏾

[@pamelalc63]

what???????????????????

[@princess220143]

@@Nightsong007 Why not Abraham? Is Noah not a descendant of Abraham?

[@ayolovephat]

@@princess220143 Actually it's the other way round.

[@IggyFireMist]

And another misreading is people nowadays think a father who spares the rod hates his children is about spanking a child. A Shepherd didn't hit his sheep, the rod and staff were for guiding the sheep in the right direction and pulling them out of holes that they fell into...

[@kathygee6270]

It was also for breaking the lambs leg then carrying the lamb on his shoulders till it healed... so the lamb would learn to stay with it's master (shepherd) and to quit waundering off into dangerous places! Sheep are dumb animals. All you need is one to go, of course, and the rest will follow I believe that's why God refers to us as sheep!

[@kathygee6270]

Now I'm not saying for parents to break anything. What I believe is children always wander. they're curious they don't understand the dangers . Kids can and are disobedient to their parents. They may need to use the rod to spank their bottoms(discipline) where God added a cushion for them. The staff that's use to guide them in the right direction. Train up a child in the way their to go(accordingly to scripture) and when they are old they will not stray from it. When they leave the house their old enough to make their own decisions and it maynot be God's way... but GOD PROMISES HIS WORD will dog their heels till the day they die trying to get them ,remind them if God's word that's in their hearts. You see they can run from the Lord but they can't hide from Him because they were taught the word of God since they were little kids and that gives the Holy Spirit something to use to remind them of how much God loves them and what Jesus died for on the cross!!! Spare the rod spoil the child . The rod used as a discipline to teach a child if there is only "time out" and counting tricks. I'm going to count to 10 or else. That means nothing! That's how the world says it must be done. Alot of readon why our colleges have turned out the kind of kids we have today. Alot of parents didn't say no enough to their children.

[@susannoel6396]

It's always good to learn the Jewish perspective behind a lot of these passages to get the full understanding of what is being said. This was very helpful. for a little chuckle, I'd like to add something my pastor back in Ohio shared with us. He said when he was 11, he was reading the 23 psalm where it says, "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want." and he sat there looking at the verse puzzled asking himself, "So, why wouldn't I want Him?"

[@lorrainevane8542]

We said Psalm 23 every morning in school (regular school) I still say it as I go to sleep...I am 68

[@shellyscholz1256]

I studied this a lot a long time ago because I couldn’t understand how the rod and the staff were comforting. Then there’s the call to fathers to spare not the rod and those who don’t use the rod hates their child. So I started studying shepherding, rods and staffs. The rod and the staff when used together are arm extensions to keep the sheep going in the right direction. It never makes sense to hit a sheep with a rod because it will cause the other sheep to scatter, even to their death. I’m glad you distinguished the difference between Pharaoh’s use of a rod and staff and God’s use of the same tools. Perhaps people will stop beating their children and blaming their abuse on God by saying God called for child abuse in the Bible. I’ve raised four children and I’m happy to report that I never beat them. They were spanked lightly when they were doing something far more dangerous than a light spanking, for example; putting their hand on a blue flame on the stove, running out in traffic or picking up a sharp knife before they were trained to use one. I can count on my fingers the number of spankings I’ve ever given. I pray that this video will result in parents no longer beating their children and blaming it on God. I pray that those who have been beating their children in God’s name realize that they’re planting a distorted vision of who God is. 1 John tells us that God is love. Beating children is not love at all.

[@bernhardbauer5301]

Paul tells us fathers how to bring up our children. Ephesians 6:4: "4 And, you fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." And Colossians 3:21: "21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged."

[@shellyscholz1256]

@@bernhardbauer5301 thanks for posting the actual scripture because so many people think they should be hitting their children with rods.

[@purposeinChrist]

I'm at a point in life where I need this particular psalm to be my truth. There is so much confusion in my life.

[@tammyfinley5374]

❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@papawizemyoosik]

I was going to move on from this video but I cannot... when I here the description of the Love and Adoration of God for his creation to a rough patch of grass, I am heartbroken. The picture that is painted that the Lord, who created the heavens and the earth, who also took a shepherd boy and made him king, could not take sheep and put them in a a gigantic field of grass is to me unconscionable (even the picture doesn't leave room for the sheep to lie down). Psalm 23 is the Holy Spirit inspired words of a man, David, who was called by the Lord Jehovah as one after His own heart, so when he said 'He causes me to lie down in green pastures', the people of the time would know that meant abundance and you know why the sheep wouldn't over eat... because of the shepherd. Man may struggle to find the grassy knoll but Psalm 23 also says He (Jehovah) leads me beside the still water, and you why they wouldn't drink until they gorged themselves... they have a shepherd. It's in the moment of not having to struggle, the sheep (us) find rest. Jesus said 'Come to me who are heavy laden and Labor and I will give you rest', which doesn't mean we won't work, but once the connection with our Shepherd is reconciled by our Faith in Christ Jesus, we can be led and that was the most important part of Psalm 23 for us to not be led by our own selfish ways, but the ways and wonders of God. What I have seen so many times is the fact that people try to play down the true Power and Purpose of our God. What makes this also more interesting is that same God gave His only begotten Son, Jesus which is a greater sacrifice and miracle than a field of grass. David meant exactly what he meant when he was writing because he knew the God who promised to prosper the Children of Israel if they obeyed His commandments. Jewish people recite the Shema (they also have it on their doorpost as it says in the scripture) and in it's second paragraph it talks of the Blessings of Jehovah if they obey. So to teach people that abundance is not of God is a very Eurocentric./gentile way of seeing God, which is not biblical but based on the doctrines and traditions of men. David would have known that the Promised Land was not one of struggle but of prosperity, not by man's hands but by the Word and Works of an omnipotent Creator, why would David know that... because it's in the bible. I pray that people will read their bibles from front to back, Old Testament to New Testament, seeing JEHOVAH and Jesus in it. Knowing that the Holy Spirit has been given as it is written and spoken by Jesus himself... 'I came that you might have life and that more abundantly'. Trust that it is that Holy Spirit that will lead you to lie down in green pastures and lead you by the still water, while restoring your soul... Jesus' 'sheep' know His Voice and no other will they follow. AMEN

[@irenemathias9017]

I have been to Holy Land, Psalm 23 is so very alive and inspiring.

[@pauletteforman]

I WANT TO GET BAPTIZED IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!

[@houtbay9]

On the other hand, I want to get rid of my water baptism... I have thought of taking a dirt bath like a chicken .

[@annemurphy9339]

Such a spiritually significant experience for the believer! Praise His holy name!

[@houtbay9]

@@annemurphy9339 And such a profound insanity for the unbeliever

[@houtbay9]

@@annemurphy9339 Its snake oil Anne. Dont be so gullible.

[@annemurphy9339]

@@houtbay9 I have no spiritual blindness as you do: I know my Savior, Lord and Creator and have walked with Him for many years. You are the gullible one who is deceived by the lies of your own enemy. I will lift a prayer for your salvation before it is too late.

[@zeldamee8216]

Wow, I did not know that about shepherds 💯

[@sandiefrankenstein8972]

As always…so good!

[@tatkinsful]

I have been preaching/pastor for almost 40 years and never really thought about some of this like you expound. This will PREACH !

[@ronaldmwesigye2628]

How would you feel if you ask God to give you a deeper revelation about this thou this has been awesome?? I believe He will

[@learleywells4498]

Considering you have been a Pastor for almost 40 years seems like to me you should know to be very careful about what you see or hear on the internet. The Bible also says, 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. NKJV And the Bible also says; Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel. NKJV Also, this person teaches "Why you should stop quoting Jeremiah 29:11. Really?? Do you as a good Pastor want to hear what he says?? He teaches as the world, not as a sincere person of God's word. He is not looking at Psalm 23 in the "Spiritual realm, and as God and Jesus sees it from their heart, but he is teaching as in the physical realm. Wake up and pray about this Pastor! Ask God what this man is teaching is true doctrine?

[@learleywells4498]

@@perazdera2827 Yes I know. Jesus speaks through all of his people. So, I already knew that. 🙂🙏

[@tatkinsful]

@@learleywells4498 That is kind of condescending. I WELL know about the last days and what shall happen BUT I am always open to hear others who may find something that I have been seeking for a long while. Physical Realm ???? Really ???? I am a Baptist and many of my peers taught things that were not 100% correct and spent more time trying explain away the Bible verses instead of just believing the Word of God for what it say's ! Like the filling of the Holy Ghost.This gentleman is headed in the right direction just like my peers No where in my statement did I say I believe everything he says, I don't trust ANY man 100% because we are ALL fallible and prone to error. " The Valley of the Shadow of death " is actually a place located south of Jerusalem near Absolom"s Monument. Davis past through it and his armies after Absolom ran David out of town. My Bible (KJV) teaches that there is no private interpretation of God's Word. I advise all that hear me preach to not trust in me but God and check me out, I make mistakes.

[@kentreed9516]

To say someone is a false teacher because they are explaining spiritual truths through physical means is dangerous. I say this because this is how Jesus taught the people, through parables. Look up what a parable is. I've heard this explanation before watching this video and I agree with him 100%.

[@joshmatiluko]

I knew I never will know enough until I am with my LORD Thank you for showing more Light to this Mysterious passage

[@joshmatiluko]

I feel I need to live in Israel for a while. I fee more like a Jewish Christian

[@marshavoiers327]

Another Great Teaching in Hebrew. Our GOD IS FASCINATING!!!!! I Learned this as a kid but never understood it. Then i became a Christian in 2007. As God revealed the scriptures to me. I fell so deeply in love with God. He is so loving and caring.

[@patriciajrs46]

Wonderful.

[@DinaTous]

Love how you use the cultural background to dissect the Word. It”s time!

[@crystalnorton7343]

When you said the sheep listen to voice of the shepherd the scripture my sheep knows my voice and follows it 💓

[@phinsasattasiri7663]

Yes this is the way we need to learn the Bible. In depth to understand to know our Creator and Savior Jesus. Thank you

[@Lewis152]

You are a remarkable woman.

[@niharahaniff1313]

We are descendents of Abraham -&Noah is also the same

[@erikawatts5393]

Amen

[@anthonyjohn9000]

How deep is your studies in the Bible. Have you gone through the prophesies in the old testament. And through whom God is will fulfill these prophesies, do you know what according to the scriptures is the mission of the messiah. Do you know the prophesies in Isaiah 2:2-5 & Isaiah 11:1-10 remain without fulfilment. Why? Have you really understood the the Bible. Does the Bible say that the messiah will have miraculous birth, will die for sins of others, and then resurrected, can you prove it from the prophesies. Why are these people ignoring the promise of God and brainwash with something else. READ the book " let's get biblical " volts. I Ii, by Rabbi Tovia Singer. you will know the truth.

[@edwardwicks304]

Bold claims, definitely met. You are so correct. I will never read the 23rd Psalm the same way again. Great thoughtful insights.

[@lisabarrick4819]

Thank you, Brandon, the Lord directed me to this verse today. He told me in times past to trust in Him. Here He is again reminding me. I sought out this video again to remember what this passage truly meant. Keep being a blessing! 🙏🏻😇

[@RobCee4ever]

A much deeper understanding of this Psalm is provided in a book called “A Shepherd looks at Psalm 23” by W. Phillip Keller. I highly recommend it for those who are interested. It changed my view and understanding of this Psalm on so many levels. Thank you for your interpretation as well, it is much appreciated. 🙏🙏🙏

[@afrarunduml1170]

Me too! Love the book. I have it as book and audio always at home so I can gift it spontaneous.

[@paulaacker7183]

Absolutely agree. Highly recommended!

[@debifambro1039]

I love the Keller's book too. Being an islander the book made understand sheep, the still water. Oh how good Jesus is as our shepherd.

[@ebubechisomyounguche6800]

@@afrarunduml1170 can you share with me the audio or the book

[@leenie1176]

I was going to say the same. Have read the book several times. It was gifted to me when I got saved. I gifted a copy to a friend who is going through cancer treatments, she in turn gifted it to several friends. Every Christian should read this book.

[@kninebirddog]

LOVE THE SHIRT and WOW this only solidify more I have learned about sheep and how they will not normally drink from rough waters THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU May the Lord keep Blessing you with the insights you share ..

[@elizabethrose8510]

Lord keep me on the straight and narrow path

[@mariemcclure151]

I truly enjoyed this video. It reminds me of how much God loves me. For the last two nights I have been having trouble sleeping. This chapter came to me and I fell asleep. It is my favorite book of the Bible. God bless you.

[@mariemcclure151]

@@jamespatrick20906 what is the question

[@BoundyMan]

In another sermon I heard about the chapter, the pastor said that Goodness and Mercy were the Lord's sheepdogs.

[@kathidori8504]

Oh yes

[@margaretodonkor4747]

We carry God's presence with us wherever we go Because His spirit is within us.

[@ajessm]

I'm sure you will be blessed for posting this video. God brought me here. It was exactly what I needed to hear. A new understanding indeed. It ( psalm 23) was the last thing my son (24) posted shortly before he died unexpectedly from a seizure 2 years ago.

[@singingpretty]

God bless you 🙏

[@Iamblessedchibest]

Very sorry dear may God ❤️ bless you and your family

[@ajessm]

@@Iamblessedchibest Thankyou. So kind of you.

[@ajessm]

@@singingpretty Thankyou for kind words.

[@yukey2587]

I am sharing your channel with an old, lonely Christian couple in a small rural town. These are excellent messages of hope and comfort.

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

That’s so wonderful. I’m so happy it’s a blessing to them.

[@doreenpeterson4378]

I read this having gone through a difficult emotional crisis involving my church service.I was torn between wanting to give up , throw in the towel,wanting to turn on my back on every , which I know is exactly what Satan wants me to do.I kept feeding myself negative thoughts and scenarios. Then I watched this video and instantly believed everything you said. Why? because I had been the recipient of a miracle myself and watching your video reminded me that God is still working in my life and isn't finished with me and will be with me through the journey no matter what. So I will not give up and will give God all the glory and all of my hallelujahs. I will trust him to the very end, because I know the plans he has for me, plans for Hope and a future. thank you Brandon for this timely video and I will pray for everyone including you, because miracles are never ending.

[@Noreen_Reynoso22]

Verse 4. “The “valleys” we go thru’ our lives are many, but we have a Shepherd who walks with us thru’ them. And when the way gets too rough or hard,He would even pick us up and carry us in his bosom”.- S. Rosete What a loving and caring Shepherd our God is!! Amen!!

[@justineemengu9807]

Yes, psalm23 carries a mystery that God knows best. When my daughter was 4yrs old&attending nursery school I was shocked that she could read psalm 23 so perfectly although she couldn't read any other book. My senior sister-doubted but when she to see &the Bible was placed in front my 4yrs daughter&she read it as if it was God reading it for her. She later started going to heaven &returning with messages for me&her. Sometimes from the the heavenly Father, at times from JESUS, or from Mama Maria, or from Angel Michael etc. Having a personal relationship with God almighty is so great, bcause then God is so connected to all around us (children & grand children & our jobs/offices & our house holds & destinys. Glory be to God in the highest amen. Thank you JESUS. Amen.

[@believer2734]

You just gave me an idea for my 4 year old granddaughter. This was from God. thank you for sharing!

[@bsusie1]

As I studied once to teach on the relationship between sheep and shepherds, it was such a revelation on our good Shepherd and His love for us. We can utterly depend on His guidance.

[@gracefigueroa3597]

Thank you for this beautiful exhortation of Psalm 23. Your video just appear while I'm feeling so low and worry about the situation I'm in now. I believe this isn't a coincidence because I was comforted knowing that God heard my prayer. God bless you

[@janlarsen7044]

A great book by W. Phillip Keller ~ "A Shepherd Looks At Psalm 23". A tremendous blessing of how our Lord cares for us as our loving, protecting, providing, watchful, Divine Shepherd 🙂❣️

[@bestsackey]

I'm going to look for that book. I'm told Keller was a shepherd

[@naledyabray3523]

Jesus, my Shepherd 🙏❤ thank you for this Sir

[@kuiama23]

I was born in Cyprus. Dad in navy. In 64 when our embassy was bombed dad stayed but family went to Beirut.. grandparents had come to be missionaries and had only recently arrived to Cyprus. They stayed when we came back to the states in the Nazarene school . They were Wesleyans. I wear a Bedouin bracelet grandma bought from one of them. I do love your channel. And you really gave me a different view of this chapter. Tho the part about the sheep. I actually did know. But the path of righteousness etc. Really made me see it differently. Btw. The sheep there. Have fat tails. Parents went to Holy Lands twice while we were there. I have the Communion cups they used at the Garden Tomb. Back then. U could go inside of it. Too young obviously to remember the time there. But stories told. It's part of who I am. From the war and not knowing where they were sending us. To the nicest hotel in Beirut with literally change of clothes for us 3 kids. But soldiers lining the road with us in a bus. God had protected us.. and He still does.

[@kathidori8504]

Maybe you can visit Israel now again?

[@kuiama23]

@@kathidori8504 would be nice but think it will be during the 1000 year reign of Christ. When there really is Peace. How the world is looking. Time won't be too long.

[@kathidori8504]

@@kuiama23 Yes, you're right. God bless you

[@marshavoiers327]

You missed a few things. Sheep are afraid of rippling waters. They shy away from the water. So do we. He does lead us to Still waters. He does try to take our Fears away. Then we see the SHADOW OF DEATH. It is just a shadow that won' t over take us because we are walking in the Path of His Righteousness.

[@TheSweet79firebird]

Please please please don't stop sharing these messages. It has helped me on my walk with the Lord and to get closer to Him with clarity and a better understanding. May God filling your cup up continually. It pours into mine at the same time and fills my cup...and then pours into my friends and family...Ect...God is Good and is good to Us

[@ABHI-alpy]

Today this video came into my suggestion list.Actually today i am so depressed,since i got my visa rejection .But after hearing this,God spoke to me theouhh you that he is my provider and comforter....God bless

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

I’m so sorry to hear about that disappointment. But glad God blessed you through this. Praying for you.

[@lrz6047]

Rod and staff comfort me.... Yes, The Lord has weapons and aid for the enemies who try to eat sheep and to help sheep when it needs❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@marcelluscornelius2745]

It's the first time I am seeing one of your videos. It presented a unique perspective.

[@billenglish3003]

Surely, goodness and mercy have indeed followed me. Brandon, I like you!

[@CarolBakerRN]

I just found you due to The Chosen. I find your commentary intelligent and well founded on history, culture and Scripture. Thank you.

[@kareneaton3318]

I've been really struggling a lot lately and your videos are extremely helpful to me and a real blessing. Please don't stop and I hope that you and all your loved ones are mightily blessed by the Lord and protected every single day

[@kareneaton3318]

@@jamespatrick20906 To whom is your question directed? I mean of whom do you want to ask a question?

[@jessegarcia6654]

One time I was talking to my priest and he told me , something that stuck we me ! We don't see sometime what God dose for us!

[@patriciacole8773]

I think those paths are the Ten Commandments. Most Christians are not following the seventh day sabbath of the fourth commandment KJV that Jesus created and kept even after His resurrection for forty days.

[@josephinerodrigues6400]

Just last night I told Jesus that I have not heard your talks for quite some time. What a delight to see and hear you this morning. May Our Lord bless you. You may not see what you are leaving behind with each talk, but I for one benefit a lot and forward to my sister and friends.❤️

[@dominicpardo4783]

Stop it.

[@rodolfoposerio6042]

True that the Lord God (in Jesus) is a true Master, not a slave master, but believers' truly loving Master! All praise and glory to God in Jesus!

[@jcjhudson]

Learning such a lot from your teaching, thank you ❤️from England

[@jcjhudson]

@@jamespatrick20906 okay

[@jcjhudson]

@@jamespatrick20906 born in Netherlands but lived in the UK since 1970….any particular reason you ask?

[@01Paulsgirl]

You were right! I thought I knew something about the representations of this psalm, but wow did I learn a lot! Thank you for your faithful sharing!

[@01Paulsgirl]

@@jamespatrick20906 If you're addressing me, yes, you may. 🙂

[@markcamacho3152]

I think the whole psalm is about remembering the Exodus: Egypt (Jer. 2:6), their provision in Goshen and appropriates a group testimony to assert that G-d will provide for him as a member of His people, that his purpose is tied up in G-d's purpose for His people- of which David is a part. In the last days there's to be another Pharoah of which it's written: "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony." (Rev. 12:11) To me, Ps. 23 is reminiscent of this.

[@tdeeb6359]

Yep, yep yep! True words we are so thankful for!

[@roedeer9083]

Thank you for this 👁️ 👁️ insightful and convicting breakdown of Psalm 23. May GOD BLESS YOU!!! Shalom!!! 💜🕊️🔥😇👑

[@wlodell]

Thank you! This video is a brilliant and wonderful way to read and hear Psalm 23! My wife and I were in Israel in Feb 2020, and we were struck by the visuals, the scenery made up of rock and desert. We could see the centuries old narrow paths that crisscrossed the rolling hills. And the occasional sights of a small stream of water that flowed out from and through the rocks and boulders into a small pool or into a plain. We easily envisioned the associated Bible stories and the Scriptures.

[@priscillastepney2147]

OMG this started out eye opening. I would love to hear you teach on the 1st Corinthians 14:35-35 church order.

[@vickydean3246]

"...on your own path, and calling it freedom." So true! Praise God for the freedom He gives...that we only recognize when we hear his voice and follow. Thank you for your insight and good words.

[@tomstarzeck7137]

Amen 🙏

[@markfilippone3845]

Once again Brandon Brandon you have wondrously overwhelmed us with your crystal-clear but yet almost deceptively simple and vivid exegesis of this most holy sacred scriptural text. Continue in the strength of HIS Holy Wisdom in your pastoral Ministry. Again, thank you Brother Brandon. Please pray for me as mine enemies surround me. Please: Continue to proclaim and amplify HIS blessed Hope.

[@FarmFreshIB]

Sheep recognize the members of their flock and their own babies by their voice. When they accept a shepherd he becomes the lead sheep in the flock. They run to his voice and run away from strangers. A shepherds staff can be used to catch and hold sheep and to rescue them from trouble. His rod is the end of the staff. That was used to fiend off predators and protect the sheep. Sheep need still water to drink. Falling into a running stream can wet their wool and make swimming impossible... Resulting in drowning. Anointing with oil refers to the oil used on injured sheep. The shepherd ministers with oil on the injuries to heal and save it.

[@kathygee6270]

Oil, keeps their wool from absorbing water

[@bariettaperez]

This was posted a month ago and I’m seeing it now. Perfectly timed. God is ALWAYS on time

[@dkleath8697]

...and I'm just finding it 8 months after it was first published...you are right: God's timing is perfect for each of us💞

[@lebister]

I was aware that the green pastures and still waters were not lush green and stream waters as we think, but actually were those bush things and the manger water. I appreciate that being brought out. The reference to Pharaoh's rod and staff in contrast with God's rod and staff was very interesting. That had never crossed my mind, but it sure is a good comparison with a lot of truth.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

It’s amazing when you think of how much you miss out on when you don’t understand the culture and the climate of what you are studying. I took notes but I need to add this great information to my bible so it’s right there for me to read often. Thank you for opening up this beautiful chapter of scripture and explaining it so things make better sense.

[@wallacegrommet3479]

2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

[@danceoflifepodcast]

Love your passion and love this psalm, thanks for these perspectives

[@sandiefrankenstein8972]

So so good!

[@michaelivesinallus]

Gosh Brandon you really bring the Bible to life. Thank you for visuals they will help me remember scripture.Your the best.

[@sumanhenehan7036]

Thanks for sharing the pictures to make your point. This is one of my favorite Psalms and have it memorized. I guess I will no longer picture a calm lake when I read, “He leads me beside the still waters.” I appreciate your teaching and explaining clearly how it relates to the Jewish history. I look forward to more inspirational and insightful messages from you. I pray this video will reach millions and millions! God bless your ministry.

[@freeto9139]

You might not picture a lake, but the area of Israel that the shepherd David grew up in was not the scrubby sparse desert of the opposing photo, either. We're talking about Bethlehem which literally translates, House of Bread. It is where the best sheep were grown, the ones for the priests to sacrifice in the temple a few centuries later. Not far to the west is the field where David slew Goliath, also a fairly fertile area. I visited there twelve years ago. Even though, we can imagine things change over the centuries; it would seem they were better back then; because, as you know, David's grandparents were Boaz & Ruth. They also lived in Bethlehem and grew much grain (wheat & barley). David was a ruddy shepherd, but when you sleep and eat outside, you tend to be more weathered than those who do not. He fought off predators; which will come to areas that are more supportive of life, if they have a choice. So there were trees, streams and some choice pastures to be gleaned from. The Negev to the south was mostly the result of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Even down there, you find waterfalls in En Gedi to this day. When the people of Israel are in Israel, the land of Israel is a very productive place. And more so, when they are abiding by the Word of Yah. רם ונישא המשיח!

[@moodberry]

I always like your enthusiasm! I would have liked you to talk about the 'valley of the shadow of death" When we go through our "valleys", that shadow of death hangs over us. We see that shadow as an image of what COULD happen to us (death) but doesn't because the good shepherd is with us. His rod keeps attackers away and his staff brings us back into the flock when we get too close to the shadow of death.

[@evelynagbasonu3096]

The will always be my provider. In him I place my trust. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@daisi4925]

Thank you. You enjoy sharing the Lords story. Can tell by your enthusiasm. He gives you the words, bless you and yours

[@parkercg89]

Read 'A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23' by W. Phillip Keller

[@aliveinchrist2379]

Amen, I am really enjoying these, so great to have a deeper perspective of the times and culture at this time. Thank you !

[@HAChrist]

I've read the book: “A Shepherd looks at Psalm 23” by W. Phillip Keller -- and you did an excellent job explaining and providing instructive pictures to clarify. I appreciate the hard work you put into this, much better than a sermon from others. The pic of pharoah of Eqypt with the rod and staff, I even found helpful to provoke thought. Thank you for a superb video! Blessings be upon you in the Name above all names!!

[@harpofudd9347]

I love Jesus my whole life

[@vkaz82]

David had 2 sisters. “Ozem the sixth, David the seventh; and their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abshai, Joab and Asahel.” ‭‭1 Chronicles‬ ‭2:15-16‬

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

Hi! It's hard to understand exactly what the relationship is between David and the women mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2. It does describe them as his sisters. However, the same Abigail mentioned in that passage is also mentioned in 2 Samuel as the daughter of a different father than David. "Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of Jether, an Ishmaelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab." (2 Samuel 17:25)

[@davidwoodruff4788]

I see verse 4 as me being a cheerleader for the LORD JESUS, just like my granddaughter cheers for her team, JESUS CHEERS US ALSO. Say the yea; as if your the cheerleader before going into battle. Amen “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭23:4‬ ‭KJV‬‬

[@ljhere123]

What an amazing and beautiful reading of Psalms 23. Many verses in the New Testament unveil Psalms 23 like Matthew 6:25-30 and many more.

[@theresadarley7091]

This is one of my favorite passages. Thanks, Brandon.

[@errollabat3503]

Tremendous insight to Psalm 23, Brandon. I do indeed have a much clearer understanding. Very well done! Thank you for sharing your passion and love of scripture to enlighten others. May God's finest blessings be bestowed upon you and your family for your enlightening work. Looking forward to your next post.

[@virgiliasarmiento8711]

Thank you mr Brandon for enlightening me well understood , now psalm 23 has deepened my reflection. Of the goodness our our Shepherd.

[@jaymcmurdo5584]

I wonder if the point about there being little green grass is overstated. Perhaps there was a little more in biblical times...? Especially since there would be more forest land at that time, attracting more rain and dew. Lot looked around and saw that the whole plain of the Jordan toward Zoar was well watered, like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.). Genesis 13:10 Then Jesus directed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass. Mark 6:39

[@robertbethel6074]

I once watched a Christian shepherd give a much different answer about green pastures and still waters that made a lot of sense but I do like your information on psalm 23. Great job.

[@edithsmom6140]

This psalm makes me cry. Gratitude from a useless, helpless little sheep. 🐑

[@sandragiera4663]

wonderful. i've never seen this psalm this way. how deep is the meaning of these few verses! great. thank you so much! greetings from Germany - sangiera

[@novaricos]

another lovely look at this is a book from a while ago , "a Shepherd looks at the 23rd psalm", by, W. Phillip Keller. Great info and insights, like in this lesson by Brandon. (I just saw the comment down below on the same book! lol)

[@juliebarker6930]

Wow thanks Brandon. You added so much depth of understanding to this wonderful psalm. I will treasure it all the more now.

[@glenkelley6048]

Thank You Sir! I often think that the entire Bible is condensed into Psalm 23.1! God Bless You!

[@thomassturgeonjr6225]

Amen.

[@casimiroburunque]

Wonderful

[@NguhemenQueenDzuave]

I don't know how I came about this channel anyways but thank you..I read this psalm almost everyday after I'm done with my prayers, thank you for this understanding.

[@calciomotti]

Going to the Holy Land, and seeing/feeling the land, gives one a significantly deeper understanding of the word of God! You are so correct!

[@pastorclhill788]

brings light to the Lord's prayer as he gives us this day our daily bread 😀

[@WonderfulWorld316]

Thank you for this, it was very timely for me. I've done several in depth studies on this psalm over the years, yet there's always something more and new to be discovered in its meaning.

[@suzannefl6nn806]

Although I always try to interpret the bible in the meaning away from concrete thinking, you are so great to give the true meaning.Keep continue to help us.interpret the bible in the true meaning.

[@shlebypeyton5979]

Thank you Brandon for this Psalm

[@creativedisciplindamagecontrol]

Thank you, Lord knows I needed to hear this, God bless you

[@primebagarure2851]

David had sisters, Zeruiah; mother of Joab, Abishai, and Asahel, also nephews of the future King David; and Abigail ( Jesse had 9 children, among them the two daughters)

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

Hi. It's hard to understand exactly what the relationship is between David and the women mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2. It does describe them as his sisters. However, the same Abigail mentioned in that passage is also mentioned in 2 Samuel as the daughter of a different father than David. "Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of Jether, anIshmaelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab." (2 Samuel 17:25)

[@catw5294]

Brilliant Brandon, you are right, I will never forget the small water manger and the tufts of greenery that actually the valley of green. And as some one who has had horses, yes you know when the animal is paying attention to you by the turn of their ears - they do not need to look at you. Never thought about it that way. Thx for the post.

[@you-know-who9023]

Thank you Brandon ! I personally have gained so much from Group readings of Psalm 23 and each time has been a new experience opening my eyes more You have contributed to my growing knowledge and interpretation. I have read this psalm with Christians from different dominations and I am sure many others would gain so much from doing similar God Bless you all.😊

[@civilheart5355]

Coming from another walk of faith, I still love, respect and study the Holy Bible including the Psalms. And as an English literature graduate with such a sense of curiosity, I still found your interpretation heartwarming. Awesome! Good job! Well done! And God bless us all.

[@gailwynne6135]

What a beautiful Pslam. I truly love this wonderful Pslam, I feel the Lord presents just fill my heart. Thank you.

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

Thank you Brandon. I learn a lot from your videos.

[@dtgirl5320]

Thank you Brandon 🙏❤️