- Trace the Psalmist’s progression of his life’s journey in Psalm 23:1-6.
- How did his journey begin? Psalm 23:1-3
- What pain, persecution and problems are alluded to in Psalm 23:4-5?
- What phrase in Psalm 23:4 indicates that as the journey became difficult, it was also slow
- How did Paul’s 4th journey begin? Acts 21:17-26
- What pain, persecution, and difficulty did Paul encounter? Acts 21:27-32; 22:22-25; 23:6-10; 23:12-15; 24:5-9; 25:23-24; Acts 27:1-2, 27-44; 28:1-6
- Read Acts 22-28. Underline the phrases and give verse numbers for each reference to a passage of time, indicating Paul’s journey was also slow.
- Explain how Psalm 23:4 is confirmed by Paul’s experience in Acts 23:11; Acts 27:21-26;
2 Timothy 4:16-17. - Where did Paul’s 4th journey end? Acts 28:15-16, 30-31
- Where did Paul’s life journey end ultimately? 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 18
- How did the Psalmist describe his journey, and where did it ultimately end? Psalm 23:6
- Think through your life’s journey from the time you met Jesus until today. – How did it begin?
– What difficulties have you experienced?
– How long did you experience suffering, pain, problems, etc.?
– Describe how the presence and promises of God have sustained you.
– As a child of God, what will be your ultimate end? 2 Corinthians 4:17-18; Revelation 21:3-4 - What was the attitude of Jesus as He traveled on this journey? Hebrews 12:1-2
- What is your attitude?
Take a moment to thank Jesus for His example that reveals we can experience joy…even on the fourth missionary journey…as we anticipate our journey’s ultimate end.
This Bible study was prepared especially for the Fall 2024 Newsletter.
