Psalm 23 and the Sermon on the Mount are familiar biblical messages to millions of Christians around the world. Written thousands of years ago, today they still provide practical and wise guidance to how we can live our lives. In the paragraphs to follow I am going to compare some of the similar messages shared by each work, but also point out the differences in the messages as well. I will show how we do well to listen and apply the information of both messages to our lives today.
King David the writer of Psalm the 23rd chapter was pick by Jehovah God to lead his people, the Israelites. King David had seen Jehovah work on his behalf in his life many times. His conquering of Goliath, his many battles won against nations opposed to God’s people, and his guidance in helping David rule his people. King David had full faith in Jehovah.
Jesus, the presenter of the Sermon on the Mount, was Jehovah God's only begotten son. His messenger sent to provide a message of hope and salvation to people of all nations. Jesus …show more content…
In Mathew 5:3 (New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures) it says, “Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need since the kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” Jesus continues in Mathew 6: 33 (New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures) where he encourages his listeners to keep seeking a godly life and their needs will be taken care of, “Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you."
In Mathew 7, Jesus gives advice that can be universally used for all types of relationships. It is found at Mathew 7:12 (New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures) “All things, therefore, that you want men to do to you, you also must do to them." This is often referred to as the “golden rule”. Jesus message to his audience was one of comfort, confidence and total reliance on the God they
King David the writer of Psalm the 23rd chapter was pick by Jehovah God to lead his people, the Israelites. King David had seen Jehovah work on his behalf in his life many times. His conquering of Goliath, his many battles won against nations opposed to God’s people, and his guidance in helping David rule his people. King David had full faith in Jehovah.
Jesus, the presenter of the Sermon on the Mount, was Jehovah God's only begotten son. His messenger sent to provide a message of hope and salvation to people of all nations. Jesus …show more content…
In Mathew 5:3 (New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures) it says, “Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need since the kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.” Jesus continues in Mathew 6: 33 (New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures) where he encourages his listeners to keep seeking a godly life and their needs will be taken care of, “Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you."
In Mathew 7, Jesus gives advice that can be universally used for all types of relationships. It is found at Mathew 7:12 (New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures) “All things, therefore, that you want men to do to you, you also must do to them." This is often referred to as the “golden rule”. Jesus message to his audience was one of comfort, confidence and total reliance on the God they