Psalm 23 Activities

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Psalm 23 Notebooking Guide A. B. C.

Pray that the Holy Spirit will help you to understand this passage. Read aloud the 23rd number of Psalms. Using your best handwriting, on a blank sheet of paper, write Psalms 23. Skip a line between each line of text. 1. Each time you see the word LORD, mark it with a purple triangle (Purple is the color of royalty. The triangle is to remind you of the Holy Trinity.). 2. Mark pronouns (he, his, thou, thy) and synonyms (shepherd) with a purple triangle. 3. Shade in the word fear with gray. 4. Shade in the word evil with black. 5. Underline, in brown, the words me, my, I and mine. 6. Place the completed page in a sheet protector, and place it in your Bible study notebook.

D.

Complete the Psalm 23 study guide. 1. Answer each question with a complete sentence. Use your best handwriting. 2. Discuss it with Dad or Mom. 3. Place the completed guide in your notebook.

E.

Make an illustrated memorization book for Psalm 23. 1. Get one story sheet for each verse of Psalm 23. 2. Write one verse on each sheet. You may write it on the top or bottom of the page. 3. Illustrate (draw a picture for) each verse. You may draw, or find pictures from magazines or newspapers. 4. Using cardstock, make a front cover for the book. a. Write the name of the passage (in this case, Psalm 23). b. Make an illustration for the front cover. c. Bind your book. d. Read it to three people, and have each sign the back of your book.

F.

Recite, from memory, Psalm 23.

Psalm 23 Study Guide 1

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. a. Since the LORD is the shepherd, who are we? b. Define the word, “shepherd.” c. What does it mean not to want anything?

2

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. Does the LORD lead us towards peace or confusion?

3

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. a. Define the word, “restores.” b. Why does your soul need restoring? c. How does He restore your soul?

4

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. a. b. c. d.

Are we to stay in the valley of the shadow of death? Can a shadow hurt you? Why not? Why should we not fear evil? How do we know that the LORD is with us?

5

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. a. Does the LORD reward in secret or in public? b. Define the word, “anoint.” c. What does it mean when your cup runs over? 6

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. a. How is it that goodness and mercy follow us all the days of our lives? b. Define the word, “dwell.”

Psalm 23 Study Guide 1

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

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.

5

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.