Thesis Statement- The rationale of this paper is to give an exposition of Psalm 23, while reflecting on Psalms as a whole, in order to give adequate evidence for arriving at a conclusion that proves the LORD is the only necessity in an individual’s life in regards to the role of a servant.
I. Introduction: This paper will contain three main sections. In the first part, the historical and literary setting of Psalm 23 will be covered. In the second part, an exposition of David’s poetic text of Psalm 23 will be discussed along with a word study of shepherd. The third part will be a reflection of the book of Psalms as a whole.
II. Expositional Background: The intention for this section