Hillside Baptist Church of Hornell

Rollin Howard, Interim Pastor
Hillside Baptist Church
SEPTEMBER 6, 2026

“Old Testament Gems” Lesson 5: Psalm 23

Main Themes
– Provision: God gives food, rest, and calm water (“green pastures” and “still waters”).

– Protection: God guides and comforts people through hard times (“valley of the shadow of death”) using a shepherd’s tools.

– Peace: God offers safety and abun8dant blessings even when facing enemies (“my cup runneth over”).

– Presence: The psalm ends with the promise that God’s goodness and mercy will stay with the believer for- ever.

Loving God and Neighbor