Christ as Shepherd in His Resurrection vs. Christ as King in God’s Kingdom
Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 23:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters.
Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul; he guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Psalm 24:7 Lift up your heads, O gates; be lifted up, O eternal doors; the King of glory will enter.
Psalm 24:8 And who is this King of glory? The Lord, mighty and powerful, mighty in the battle!
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Item |
Christ as Shepherd in His Resurrection (Psalm 23) |
Christ as King in God’s Kingdom (Psalm 24) |
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Meaning |
Christ in resurrection becomes the life-giving Spirit to shepherd His flock (the church). |
Christ as the victorious One reigns as the glorious King over the whole earth. |
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Reason |
Through incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection, He is qualified to shepherd mankind. |
Through His victory, He is qualified to take possession of the earth as God’s kingdom. |
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Figure |
Shepherd, sheep, green pastures, waters of rest, rod and staff. |
King of glory, gates, ancient doors, mighty warrior. |
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Explanation |
Shepherding is inward and in life, supplying, restoring, and transforming believers. |
Kingship is outward and in authority, manifesting God’s dominion over the nations. |
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Operation |
Works within believers by the Spirit: feeding, guiding, comforting, and protecting. |
Appears publicly with power: entering in glory and ruling the earth. |
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Result |
Produces the church as the flock dwelling in God’s house. |
Establishes God’s kingdom with Christ reigning over all. |
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Mutual Relation |
Shepherding prepares people for the kingdom. |
Kingship is the outcome of mature shepherding. |
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Example |
Passing through the valley of death-shadow with the Lord’s presence and table. |
The King of glory entering the gates as the victorious Lord of hosts. |
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Application |
Believers today enjoy Christ’s shepherding in the church life. |
Believers await Christ’s return as the reigning King. |
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Burden |
That believers grow in life and transformation. |
That believers lift up their heads to welcome the King. |
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Prophetic Guidance |
Declare: “The resurrected Christ is my Shepherd; I lack nothing.” |
Declare: “The victorious Christ is the King of glory who is coming.” |
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Conclusion |
Today Christ is the inward Shepherd in resurrection. |
In the future Christ will be the outward King in glory. |
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Scriptures |
Ps. 23; John 10:9–16; 1 Cor. 15:45b; 2 Cor. 3:17; 1 Pet. 5:2 |
Ps. 24; Luke 21:27; Matt. 25:31; Phil. 3:20; Hag. 2:7 |
✨ Spiritual Integrated View (Key Point)
Psalm 23 reveals Christ
as the Shepherd in resurrection (inward, life, today).
Psalm
24 reveals Christ as the King in the kingdom (outward, authority, future).
The same Christ shepherds today and reigns tomorrow.
📣 One Prophetic Sentence
Today Christ shepherds me in resurrection; tomorrow He will reign as King in glory.
🏁 Ultimate Conclusion
Shepherding is
for the kingdom, and
the kingdom is the consummation of shepherding.
Christ shepherds believers into maturity, and matured believers enter
with Him into His kingdom.
*Please refer to the 2025 Winter Training: Experience, Enjoy, and Manifest Christ (Part 4), Week 5: Tree of Life.
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