In the Care of the Good Shepherd: Meditations on Psalm 23 (Reflections

There is probably no passage of Scripture with which people are more familiar than the twenty-third psalm. The words of the metrical version are among the best loved and most often sung of our Scottish Metrical Psalms. Every statement of the psalm is loaded with meaning and with significance and importance. Enjoy reading through these inspiring meditations on Psalm 23. Review In this devotional treatment of Psalm 23, Dr Iain D. Campbell describes the onset of spiritual life in Christians, their varied progress as followers of Jesus the Good Shepherd, and their final destiny in his presence for ever. By tracing the metaphor of shepherding throughout the Old and New Testaments, the author makes insightful use of this rich imagery as it describes the work of Christ as the Companion, Leader, Provider and Protector of his people. The book is written by one who functions as an under-shepherd of the Saviour and who is aware of the spiritual needs and desires of his flock, and this experience is very much to the fore throughout the work. Further the activities of Jesus are described in such a straightforward devotional manner that make the book a joy to read. It is a book suitable for the heart as well as for the mind. --Rev. Dr. Malcolm Maclean, Minister of Scalpay Free Church of ScotlandIain D. Campbell s exposition of the Psalm 23 is masterful, both exegetically and pastorally. Reminiscent of the late Douglas MacMillan s work on this psalm, Dr. Campbell s adds significantly to our appreciation of the psalm, indeed under his guidance we are led to behold new vistas of greener pastures and still waters. Sure-footed, expository genius of a rare kind. --Derek Thomas, John E. Richards Professor of Theology, RTS (Jackson); Minister of Teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson Mississippi; Editorial Director, Reformation21.org About the Author Iain D Campbell is a pastor with the Free Church of Scotland on his native Isle of Lewis. He is married to Anne, a teacher of children with special needs, and they have three grown-up children. In addition to preaching regularly in his own congregation of Point Free Church, Iain has preached and lectured throughout the UK and beyond. He enjoys reading and cycling, though not at the same time!