The 23rd psalm is the tenth episode of the second season of lost, and the 35th episode. The lord is my shepherd he hath showed himself to be so by his gracious providences toward me. The 23rd psalm is an outline for us to live, to be saved and to help bring others into the kingdom of god. And yet for all its familiarity, there may be some nuances to the psalm we have missed, some reflections scholars might share to deepen our sense of the most comforting words ever composed.
And i feel myself drawn with david not so much to love the green pastures but the good shepherd, not so much to love the lavish banquet but the bountiful host, and not so much to love the trip to miami or the bungalow but to love the highway patrolman. God as good shepherd is common in both the old testament and. The episode was directed by matt earl beesley, and written by carlton cuse and damon lindelof. This is brakhage on 23rd psalm branch by phil solomon on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. A fascinating device from this part is how brakhage composes his. Projected as a series, the cycle runs about 289 minutes.
After finishing parts two through three of dog star man in 63 and 64. David credits the lord, his shepherd, with restoring or refreshing his soul. Psalms 23, new american bible, revised edition nabre. Last week we saw all that the lord as our shepherd does for us as his sheep in verses. So the whole psalm leads me to god himself as the fulfillment of all my longings. The 23rd psalm starts out with the lord is my shepherd. Aug 01, 2011 the 23rd psalm is one of the most read passages in the bible. First, to provide some necessary background, this film is largely considered the centerpiece of brakhages sprawling song cycle that began in 1964 and ended in 1969 comprising 30 songs that range from 3 minutes to 38.
But the longlasting appeal of psalm 23 is a direct result of that casting because the imagery is both soothing and accessible. We have looked at the first three verses of this familiar psalm. Provided to youtube by universal music group the 23rd psalm bobby mcferrin medicine music. Because the shepherd can see much farther than the sheep. Click here for more messages from the psalm 23 series. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake. It refers to the spirit when exhausted, weary, or sad.
Starting in 1979, brakhage released reprinted and revised versions of some of the songs films, including a 16mm version of 23rd psalm branch in. Apr 12, 2017 provided to youtube by universal music group the 23rd psalm bobby mcferrin medicine music. The restoring of the soul, as we have translated it, or the conversion of the soul, as it is, literally rendered, is of the same import as to. The paths of righteousness indicate a journey by which we travel to a desired end. Psalm 23 part 7 paths of righteousness a word in season. The lord is my american king james version the lord is my i do not lack. While editing, the producers decided to separate a part of the final scene involving the airplane getting attacked and. The twentythird psalm is one of the bestloved and most wellknown sections in the. He makes me lie down in fresh, tender green pastures. May 03, 2011 psalm 23 part seven the paths of righteousness he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake psalm 23. The food and drink and peace that the lord gives according to what we learned in our psalm 23 2 meaning article leads to what we see here in the third verse of psalm 23 3 he restoreth my soulstrength. And all we like sheep have gone astray, and are still too prone so to do. We are a resurrection people called by god to live a resurrection life.
We are starting a brief threeweek series psalm 23 today, and i am so excited. The shepherd, the host, and the highway patrol desiring god. He restoreth my soul as it is the duty of a good shepherd to cherish his sheep, and when they are diseased or weak to nurse and support them, david declares that this was the manner in which he was treated by god. Click here for more messages from the book of psalms. The food and drink and peace that the lord gives according to what we learned in our psalm 23 2 meaning article leads to what we see here in the third verse of psalm 23. He restoreth my soul literally, he causes my life to return. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. Psalm 23 commentary by james howell working preacher. The lord is my shepherd to feed, guide, and shield me, i shall not lack.
But the longlasting appeal of psalm 23 is a direct result of that casting because the imagery is both soothing and accessible when he was a boy, king david was a shepherd watching his fathers flocks in the hills around bethlehem. Here again we see the relationship between the shepherd and his sheep, it is one of leading and being lead. We are also reminded that the heart of the one that leads us is motivated in binging us to places of rest and peace. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters. Christians are likely to emphasize the connections between the lord in the psalm and christ of the gospels. A sheep on the billings farm in woodstock, vermont. The 23rd psalm set to inspiring images and sung by bobby mcferrin. He restoreth my soul hebrew, naphshi jeshobeb, my soul he bringeth, or, will bring back, namely, from its errors or wanderings. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Psalm 23 part 4 quiet waters a word in season christian. In the 3rd part of our two week series on the 23rd psalm we will be going over.
Though most of the songs are only a few minutes, some are as long as half an hour and the 23rd part, titled 23rd psalm branch, runs 69 minutes. The lord takes the speaker to peaceful and relaxing places, like green fields and calm waters. See more ideas about psalm 23, psalms and sunday school crafts. While most people express a deep longing for peace, the distractions and busyness of life. The 23rd psalm is one of the most read passages in the bible. Psalm 23 part 3 we are going to begin once again in psalm 23. No creature is more ready to go astray than a sheep, or more at a loss to find its way back. Have you ever felt that prompting to stop for someone in need, give to a homeless person, stop when someone is crying even though you have an important meeting to get to and on and on.
The secondperson pronoun thou is old english, a relic from the. Surprisingly, it casts humanity as sheepstupid, helpless sheep. Sermon discussion psalm 23 part 2 river pointe church. He leads me in the paths of righteousness uprightness and right standing with. Aug 28, 2011 printable version of the 23rd psalm home 23rd psalm branch part i 1978 1080p bluray x264ibex free printable bible printable telling time flash cards a psalm of david. When he was a boy, king david was a shepherd watching his fathers flocks in the hills around. Is brakhages 23rd psalm branch more a problem film than a profound meditation on. It is a way by which we travel to a specific destination. Have you ever felt that prompting to stop for someone in need, give to a homeless person, stop when someone is crying even though you have an. The story takes a negative turn in verse 4 from green pastures and still waters to valley of death. Mar 29, 2011 psalm 23 part four quiet waters he leadeth me beside the still waters psalm 23. Jun 24, 2012 home sermons other topics the 23rd psalm. Jun 28, 2017 the 23rd psalm set to inspiring images and sung by bobby mcferrin. Psalm 23 amplified bible, classic edition ampc psalm 23 a psalm of david.
The word soul here means life, or spirit, and not the soul in the strict sense in which the term is now used. Yea, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death. He also tends to spiritual wellbeing, making sure that the speaker stays on the right path. The sure provisions of my god attend me all my days. He leads me in the paths of righteousness uprightness and right standing with himnot for my earning it, but for his names sake. He makes sure the speaker isnt lacking any necessities.
They are seen as one of brakhages major works and include the featurelength 23rd psalm branch, considered by some to be one of the filmmakers masterworks and. Psalm 23 part iii he makes me lie down sermon by brad. Practicing the peace and power of psalm 23, rob morgan reflects on the specific ways that this psalm speaks to our lives today. Bringing the comforting words of psalm 23 into your life, his true stories and versebyverse explorations uncover the rich blessings of gods timetested promises to help you experience true rest. Psalm 23 part 3 the twentythird psalm, which i think even the world will tell you is probably the bestknown piece of scripture in the entirety of the bible and is undoubtedly, for many, many people, the most beloved piece of scripture, as well, is also one of the least understood. Psalm 23 part 3 the twentythird psalm, which i think even the world will tell you is probably the bestknown piece of scripture in the entirety of the bible and is undoubtedly, for many, many people, the most beloved piece of scripture, as. Provided to youtube by tunecore 23rd psalm derek johnson derek johnson. To what extent might the psalter as a whole be read as a fivepart drama. An experimental film with various flashing lights, colors, and world war ii footage. Psalm 23 part four quiet waters he leadeth me beside the still waters psalm 23. O may your house be my abode, and all my work be praise. Feb 01, 2011 first, to provide some necessary background, this film is largely considered the centerpiece of brakhages sprawling song cycle that began in 1964 and ended in 1969 comprising 30 songs that range from 3 minutes to 38. What stuck with you from last week in thinking about the relationship we have with god as our shepherd. Yea, though i walk through the valley of the shadow of death, i.
He restoreth my soul either when backslidden, and brings it back again when led or driven away, and heals its backslidings. Parodies ive come across quite a few parodies of psalm 2 3 in my surfing. His metric version of the 23rd psalm is eloquent, elegant, and moving. December 2011 8 november 2011 6 october 2011 10 september 2011 8 august 2011 8 july 2011 6 june 2011 8 may 2011 9 april 2011 7 march 2011 8 february 2011 9 january 2011 10 december 2010 7 november 2010 7 october 2010 8 september 2010 7 august 2010 9 july 2010 10 june 2010 10 may 2010 9 april 2010 7. Even a cursory analysis of 23rd psalm branch should put any. It first aired on january 11, 2006, on abc, and was watched by an average of 20. I love the way he restored my soul and leaded me in the paths of righteousness. There would i find a settled rest, while others go and come. An experimental film by stan brakhage combining light, color, and various footage. In the new testament, christ is compared to both a lamb and a shepherd, pointing back to the pastoral analogy in this psalm.
Psalm 23 part seven the paths of righteousness he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake psalm 23. The twentythird psalm is one of the bestloved and most wellknown sections in the entire bible. November 2011 6 october 2011 10 september 2011 8 august 2011 8. The songs are a cycle of silent color 8mm films by the american experimental filmmaker stan brakhage produced from 1964 to 1969. In bible times, if a sheep became injured, its shepherd would treat its wounds until its good health returned. Psalm 23 celebration of resurrection new life and forgiveness. Psalm 23 part iii he makes me lie down sermon by brad henry.