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The Mission: Shepherd Into Mission Territory - Missional (Psalm 23)

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Father Gabriel ventures into hostile territory trusting the Shepherd—through jungle valleys, past enemy threats, toward mission fields. Missional theology sees Psalm 23 as missionary psalm: the Shepherd leads into mission, not just comfort. "He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake"—we follow where He leads for His mission. Green pastures may be cross-cultural contexts; still waters may be in dangerous places. Gabriel trusted the Shepherd into unknown territory. The Good Shepherd leads missionaries through valleys toward His purposes.

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Psalm 23

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