REALLIFE STUDY GROUP

“Where is my shepherd?”

ICEBREAKER: What is the hottest spice or food in your opinion?

TEXT: Psalm 23

STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. Psalm 32:1 tells us that our shepherd Jesus is our provider. What do you think the difference is between a want and a need? Right now what would you say is you’re your greatest want?
2. Psalm 23:2 says He makes us lie down in green pastures. Did your parents have to make you eat anything that was good for you when you were a kid? If so what was it?
3. Have you ever tried to rock a restless baby to sleep that was so tired but couldn’t go to sleep? How would you say you’re feeling right now.
1. Totally refreshed and rested
2. Tired but not sleepy
3. Plum tuckered out
4. Past the point of complete exhaustion
5. Worn out but I don’t know why
6. _______________________________________________
4. Psalm 23:3 tells us that He restores our soul. God is not only concerned with our health but also our inner man. What do you do when you need an extreme makeover in your soul?
5. Psalm 23:4 tells us not to fear because His rod and staff comfort us. What gives you the greatest comfort when you are afraid?
6. Psalm 23:5 says that He prepares a table for us in the presence of our enemy? What or who would say is your greatest enemy right now?
7. What attribute or quality about our shepherd Jesus do you appreciate the most?