{"product_id":"the-lord-of-psalm-23-jesus-our-shepherd-companion-and-host","title":"The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion, and Host","description":"\u003ch6\u003eBook Description\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpository Study of Psalm 23 Reveals the Beauty and Deep Theological Meaning Behind a Familiar Part of Scripture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsalm 23 is one of the most recognizable passages in the whole Bible. Though relatively short, this poetic depiction of God’s love epitomizes Christ’s goodness and provision as he leads his children. Even lifelong Christians will find fresh encouragement by closely studying these familiar words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Gibson walks through each verse in Psalm 23, thoroughly examining its 3 depictions of the believer’s union with Christ as sheep and shepherd, traveler and companion, and guest and host. Gibson provides canonical context for the Psalm’s beautiful imagery, inspiring praise and wonder as readers reflect on the loving Shepherd who meets every need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Theology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adapted from 3 engaging sermons by David Gibson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpository:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closely examines Psalm 23’s imagery and what it reveals about the relationship between Christ and his followers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUplifting and Informative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourages deep reflection on Christ’s provision, comfort, and eternal strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNow with Study Questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use these prompts to reflect on each chapter alone or in a small-group setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a Foreword by Sinclair Ferguson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces ISBN 978-1-4335-8798-6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eForeword by Sinclair B. Ferguson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Note on Singing the Twenty-Third Psalm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Twenty-Third Psalm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart One: The Sheep and the Shepherd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 1: Who He Is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 2: What He Provides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 3: Where He Leads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Two: The Traveler and the Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 4: How He Leads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 5: Where He Is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 6: What He Holds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Three: The Guest and the Host\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 7: How He Welcomes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 8: What He Sends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 9: Where He Invites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eStudy Questions\u003cbr\u003eGeneral Index\u003cbr\u003eScripture Index\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/static.crossway.org\/excerpts\/media\/618ed6bbc1281555f751ffcae4f6f016886ff625\/The_Lord_of_Psalm_23_Excerpt.pdf\"\u003eRead Chapter 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAuthor\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Gibson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is minister of Trinity Church in Aberdeen, Scotland. He is a coeditor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Heaven He Came and Sought Her\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and his publications include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiving Life Backward\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Undivided Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lord of Psalm 23\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. He is married to Angela, and they have four children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“There is no passage of Scripture I have turned to as frequently or as desperately as Psalm 23. It has blessed, guided, and strengthened me in my hardest seasons and darkest days. Yet I have not come close to mastering its content or exhausting its riches—something that became clear as I read this lovely, helpful, challenging, easy-to-read guide to one of the Bible’s brightest treasures. I give it my highest recommendation.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Challies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003eauthor,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeasons of Sorrow\u003c\/em\u003e; coauthor,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the Rising of the Sun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“To read this book is to sit under the best pastoral care—that of a pastor who expounds God’s word clearly, lovingly, and with delight. The word shines here, as we take time to follow the whole shape of Psalm 23; ultimately, the Savior of the Scriptures shines, Jesus the good shepherd, who is with us all the way home.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKathleen Nielson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e author; speaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Lord of Psalm 23\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombines an attentive reading of the text with rich theological insight, all brought together to nourish and comfort the heart. I warmly encourage you to read it and meet the Lord afresh. This book was a tonic for my own soul at a time when I was feeling overwhelmed.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Chester\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSenior Faculty Member, Crosslands Training\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Reading Psalm 23 through the lens of union with Christ—the good shepherd incarnate—\u003ci\u003eThe Lord of Psalm 23\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrings assurance, comfort, and guidance to those of us who ask, ‘Can the Lord prepare a table in the wilderness?’ This is a wonderful encouragement.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Horton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A pastor’s heart breathes through this book. Just as the psalm’s own words are heartwarming and beautiful, so on the lips of a caring pastor these meditations warm the heart and delight the soul. They did me good. They will do you good.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristopher Ash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWriter in Residence, Tyndale House, Cambridge; author, \u003cem\u003eThe Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“There are two ways of reading and studying Scripture. One is like clipping down a motorway, traversing big chunks, getting the sweep of the story. The other is like milking a cow—you just sit there with one text and keep pulling and squeezing. The latter is what David Gibson does with Psalm 23—he ‘milks’ it marvelously, and your cup will run over!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDale Ralph Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e former Professor of Old Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Psalter is the hymnbook of the Bible. God’s people were instructed to come into his presence with singing and into his courts with praise (Ps. 100:2, 4). As they lifted up their hearts in song, they gave voice to their laments and tears as well. No psalm is likely more beloved and consequently more abused than the twenty-third. In this short book, David Gibson unpacks the beauty and depth behind these almost too familiar words so we can hear and sing them anew.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarold Senkbeil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExecutive Director Emeritus, DOXOLOGY: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“An old text has become a new friend. After reading\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lord of Psalm 23\u003c\/i\u003e, I have fallen in love with this psalm all over again. David Gibson draws out its blessings with profound and soul-stirring richness. As you read this little volume, the beauty of the good shepherd will shine with even greater brightness in your mind’s eye. What a great shepherd, companion, and host we have in Jesus; and this book brings that truth to full light. Read it, meditate on it, and pray over it. Doing so is time well spent, because it is time spent taking in the glories of Christ.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJason Helopoulos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e Senior Pastor, University Reformed Church, East Lansing, Michigan; author,\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCovenantal Baptism\u003c\/em\u003e;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe New Pastor’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e; and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Promise\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Lord of Psalm 23\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a superbly well-titled and rare gem of pastoral theology. David Gibson demonstrates great skill in shining fresh light on the familiar verses, with delightful felicity of expression, fueled by penetrating, insightful reflection. Widely researched, with detailed attention to the text, and rooted in practical application, the book fills our vision with the shepherd Lord himself and brings us to worship him in renewed amazement and appreciation of his covenant grace and mercy. Reading this sensitive and warmhearted pastoral exposition has been a refreshing spiritual tonic to my soul.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Jackman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e former President, The Proclamation Trust\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Just when you thought you knew all there was to know of Psalm 23, along comes David Gibson’s deep and pastoral dive into this beautiful psalm. Your mind will be sharpened and your heart warmed as the author walks you through each verse with precision and a pastor’s eye. And with every step, he points us to Jesus, the true good shepherd, who came to lead us home. I loved it!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJenny Salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e Associate to Archdeacon of Women’s Ministry, Sydney Anglican Diocese; Host,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalt—Conversations with Jenny\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The beauty of David Gibson’s journey through the Twenty-Third Psalm is its sustained focus on God. When the Lord is your shepherd, you have everything you need. His wisdom will lead you. His rest will restore you. His presence is with you. His strength will protect you. And his goodness and mercy will follow you all the way home. Read this book, and your soul will be nourished with a fresh view of all that is yours in Christ.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColin S. Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e President, Open the Bible; Pastor Emeritus, The Orchard, Arlington Heights, Illinois\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 192\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Crossway\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: March 3, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson, David","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48341255356657,"sku":"9798874905910","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8731\/8425\/files\/9798874905910_67829e65-a6ed-4b6c-b8af-c664458f558a.png?v=1782133791","url":"https:\/\/reformedbookservices.com\/products\/the-lord-of-psalm-23-jesus-our-shepherd-companion-and-host","provider":"Reformed Book Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}