# Psalm 23 Bible study questions

> David says the Lord is his shepherd, who leads, restores, walks with him through the darkest valley, and welcomes him to a table.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/group-questions/psalm-23
10 questions for a small group or a leader. Read the chapter aloud first: https://www.lumin.faith/read/psalm/23.md

## Start here

1. Where do you go to rest when you are worn out?

## Look: what does it say?

2. List everything the shepherd does in this psalm. (Psalm 23:1-4)
3. Where does the psalm move from talking about God to talking to God? (Psalm 23:4)
4. What does God prepare, and who is watching? (Psalm 23:5)

## Understand: what does it mean?

5. What does it mean to say, “I lack nothing”? (Psalm 23:1)
6. The valley is still dark, and the psalmist is not afraid. Why? (Psalm 23:4)
7. Goodness and love pursue the psalmist. What picture does that give you of God? (Psalm 23:6)

## Live it: what will we do?

8. Which line do you need most this week?
9. What dark valley are you or someone you love walking through? (Psalm 23:4)
10. Where do you need God to lead you to rest? (Psalm 23:2-3)

## Close in prayer

Pray Psalm 23 aloud together, then pray for anyone in a dark valley.

Every chapter with group questions: https://www.lumin.faith/group-questions.md