Ebook A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 edition by W Phillip Keller Religion Spirituality eBooks

Product details File Size 12664 KB Print Length 131 pages Page Numbers Source ISBN 0310354021 Simultaneous Device Usage Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits Publisher Zondervan (August 17, 2008) Publication Date February 13, 2019 Sold by  Digital Services LLC Language English ASIN B001EH5YRM

A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 edition by W Phillip Keller Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews

• What a beautiful, endearing, and illuminating book! This book is precisely what it says; and only twelve chapters, which is perfect for a devotional. This book offers deep and rich insight into how God deals with us as His sheep, and the true yet hidden meanings of many metaphors found in the scriptures. David, the Psalmist, was always a shepherd at heart, and as the chosen king of Israel – that never changed for him. So we see that God is a Shepherd at heart as well, for He chose a man who knew how to lead His people with a heart after His very own. In this beautiful book W. Phillip Keller explores his own experiences in light of this most beloved Psalm, and shares personal stories, biblical insights, and reveals the awe of God’s tender-loving, sacrificial care for each one of us as our Good Shepherd. You will LOVE this book! Just precious.
• A well-written expose taking the reader out of the pulpit or pew and placing him or her within the flock. As a Pastor for nearly forty years, Phillip's descriptions and insights concerning sheep felt like Deja Vue. As he outlines a full year with the sheep, you'll learn about what is good pasture and bad, both here and in the high country meadows. You'll discover Schumpeter's trumpet, not by name, but in the way, that a good and vigilant shepherd becomes "a perennial gale of creative destruction" to predators and problems, while sharing innovative recipes for prevention. He will involve you with the empathy that shepherds have for sheep.
  In Pastorates today, I've seen the rancher mentality and the shepherd mindset toward "the Sheep of His Pasture." Regrettably, both need the understanding conveyed by this book. Then hopefully both will find their proper place becoming more effective. After reading this short volume, you will approach your ministry differently or should, but either way, you'll have received the virtual experience of what King David, the shepherd knew.
• We are using this book for a ladies bible study and it is amazing. It brings such deep insight into the Great Shepherd! Each insight is so important for us "city-dwellers" to understand. There is no way for us to understand the diligent care of a shepherd unless we hear it from an actual shepherd. Keller is truly a caring and gifted shepherd, while also being one of the flock who loves our dear Lord. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to know God better, deeper, and truer.
• This is written by a real shepherd. I learned so much about why God compares our relationship to that of a shepherd and his sheep. There are so many aspects of sheep that we don't know about unless we live with them. All the things he talks about describes our behavior towards God, and God's love and protection towards us.
  One small example is the fact that sheep are completely defenseless. They literally have no means of defending themselves, except running. Therefore, they are completely dependent on the shepherd, and when he is not around, they feel nervous and cannot grow healthily.
  It is an easy and engrossing read. Highly recommend.
• Wow! Great book! Very insightful and thought provoking book examining the similarities between Jesus, our Good Shepherd, and we the sheep of His pasture. I learned a lot about sheep and had to chuckle at some of the funnier parallels between sheep and believers. Also cringed a bit over some of the not-so-flattering similarities! This my 4th purchase of this book, as I've the other 3 away!
• The perspective of Psalm 23 is brought forward so beautifully through the eyes of the author who was a former sheep farmer. Never before have I had such a detailed understanding of what God is saying to His people and there is really no way to fully grasp the meaning of this Scripture unless you know what is entailed taking care of sheep as their shepherd. The author has assigned a chapter to each verse and gives a very insightful lesson of his perspective as the role of a shepherd.
  
  This book has changed my life and my understanding concerning the role of the pastor and his congregation. I read to a group of residents at a local nursing home each weekday and recently took a train trip across country and a couple of the residents took care of the reading to the group while I was away. A visitor shared this book with the group, which they were well into when I returned. We read through the book twice, my husband read through it twice, and we bought four new books to share with others. I'm so glad to have found this beautiful little book.
  
  Do yourself a favor and buy a new hardcover. The mass production paperback is very small print and harder to read. Enjoy!
• As an experienced shepherd, the author transports us into the role and mind of a loving shepherd to understand why David chose the words he did and how they relate to his sheep and how they parallel the love of our Great Shepherd, Jesus. I cannot say enough about this book, but if you want an in-depth understanding of Psalm 23, I guarantee the insight from a shepherd's perspective in this book will never leave you, or forsake you.
• This is the best book. If you are looking for a Bible study for Psalm 23, look no further. This is awesome. Phillip Keller was a real shepherd, and he thoroughly explains some of the things about sheep that explains the 23rd Psalm in so much more depth. Being that I'm not a shepherd, I didn't totally understand some of the reasoning behind the 23rd Psalm. But after reading some of the explanations of sheep and the things that they do, it brings newer meaning and insight to the 23rd Psalm. This is an older version of the book. The newer versions that are on sale now are only excerpts from the book. This is the actual book itself. Wish he would re-publish this one in its entirety so that more people could study this. This was definitely worth finding a used copy of to study. I have enjoyed it so very much.