My God and My Shepherd Context: In this Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind episode, Steve reads Psalms 21, 22, and 23, reflects on the suffering King and the Good Shepherd, shares Church history snapshots from December 10, and leads the Lifespring! family in heartfelt prayer and praise. Why this episode matters: These psalms hold together the honesty of pain, the hope of prophecy, and the comfort of God’s care. When life feels unsteady, Psalm 22 names the ache and Psalm 23 reminds us that the Shepherd has not left. Entities: Psalms 21, Psalms 22, Psalms 23, King David, Martin Luther, Ada Lovelace, David Wilkerson, Teen Challenge, Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb. Today’s Scriptures Reading: Psalms 21–23 Psalm 21 – A song of royal confidence. The king rejoices in God’s strength, rescue, and steadfast mercy. Psalm 22 – The cry of “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me” that echoes forward to the cross. It is both raw lament and fierce trust, ending in worldwide praise. Psalm 23 – The beloved Shepherd psalm that has carried generations through grief, fear, and uncertainty with its picture of green pastures, still waters, and goodness and mercy that never stop following God’s people. Read today’s passage on BibleGateway here: Psalm 21–23 on BibleGateway . Episode Highlights Steve notes how Psalm 22 has divided commentators for centuries. Is it only David’s experience, or does it point directly to Jesus, or in a layered way to both. Rather than getting stuck in debates, Steve encourages you to read the psalm with an open Bible and an open heart and ask the Holy Spirit to show you what you need to see today. Psalm 23 comes like a deep breath. Steve reflects on how this psalm has walked with him through decades of life and faith and how it remains fresh even after many readings. He reminds us that this is a psalm you can return to for hours, days, or a lifetime, letting its simple lines sink down into the places that still feel anxious or alone. On This Date in Church History – December 10 Today’s On This Date in Church History segment traces three very different moments that God used for His kingdom. 1520 – Martin Luther burns the papal bull. Under threat of excommunication, Luther walks out to a public fire and burns the papal document instead of recanting. It is not rebellion for rebellion’s sake but a clear statement that Scripture, not papal power, will guide his conscience. 1815 – The birth of Ada Lovelace. Often called the world’s first computer programmer, she imagines what early mechanical computers could become. Her work helps open the door to technologies that would eventually carry Bible apps, Christian radio, livestream worship, and podcasts like this one. 1965 – The story behind The Cross and the Switchblade begins to spread. Pastor David Wilkerson’s risky ministry among New York gang members eventually leads to the book, the film, and the creation of Teen Challenge, a ministry that has helped many find freedom from addiction through Jesus. Learn more about the story behind The Cross and the Switchblade here: