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The Shepherd Psalm: You Anoint My Head with Oil

August 23, 2023 • The Rev. Dr. Paula V. Mehmel

Pastor Paula continues her series on the Shepherd Psalm--Psalm 23. Each week she takes a portion of the Psalm and connect sit with our lives, as she explores how a Psalm about something like sheep herding, which few of us know much about, has become one of the most beloved texts in all of Scripture. This week she looks at the words "You anoint my head with oil" She explores how David both understood anointing from anointing the heads of sheep and being anointed as King by Samuel and how we too have been protected and chosen by God. As part of God's realm, we are invited to claim who we are as a royal priesthood and work to bring in the reign of God, knowing we matter to God.

"You anoint my head with oil" Psalm 23:5a

Opening; Scriptures-1:47; Message-5:38; Song "The King of Love My Shepherd Is" 18:11; Community Connection-20:21; Closing-24:33

Scripture Texts- 1 Saumel 16:1, 4-13 New Revised Standard Version; 1 Cor. 2:21-22 New Revised Standard Version

Many Thanks to Pastor Dan McKnight, the opening announcer, Gail who read the Scriptures, Gail Dueck and Ruth Skinner, who sang "The King of Love My Shepherd Is" along with the closing song, "You Shall Go Out with Joy."

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"The King of Love My Shepherd Is" by Henry W. Baker is in the public domain.

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