Shepherd Blessing

Shepherd Blessings focuses upon the blessings derived from the relationship between God and faithful followers. The foundation of this relationship is formed in the 23rd Psalm and is enriched by Jesus in his role as the "Good Shepherd." Shepherd Blessings categorizes those blessings as those that nurture, protect, and lead to victory, each of which is crucial for a successful journey in a world of dangerous pitfalls. Shepherd Blessings highlights distinctions between the psalmist's understanding of life's journey and that of Jesus; in the process, revealing how those influence our understanding of the psalm.