The Contradiction at the Heart of Psalm 23
Series: The 23rd
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There is a seeming contradiction at the heart of Psalm 23:
In verse 3, the psalmist says that the Lord leads him by the right paths;
In verse 4, the psalmist says that he’s walking through the valley of the shadow of death.
If God is a good guide, then why is the psalmist in the death valley? Shouldn’t a good guide lead you away from death’s dark valley?
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Andrew Forrest
Senior Pastor
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