Here is part 10 of the study.

Psalm of the Good Shepherd Part 10

“26 The poor will eat and be satisfied.  All who seek the LORD will praise him.  Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy. 27 The whole earth will acknowledge the LORD and return to him.  All the families of the nations will bow down before him. 28 For royal power belongs to the LORD.  He rules all the nations. 29 Let the rich of the earth feast and worship.  Bow before him, all who are mortal, all whose lives will end as dust. 30 Our children will also serve him.  Future generations will hear about the wonders of the Lord. 31 His righteous acts will be told to those not yet born.  They will hear about everything he has done.” (Psalm 22:26-31 NLT)

          What a description of the outcome of the Passion of Jesus!  The sacrifice of Jesus was for everyone whether they were poor or were Jew or Gentile.  And the effect of the Passion would work not only for all people but all people of all time.

          Even the word Passion has more meaning than we often think because the Passion does mean the suffering of Jesus but Passion also means the deep passion God has for us t be willing to go to such lengths to save us so we can be with Him!

How many ways does the scripture say that the suffering of Jesus was for all people?

Why do you think so many groups limit the people who can be saved?

If you or someone you know believes they are not “worthy” or able to be saved does this verse help?  If so, how?

What do these verses teach you about God?