Revelation 3:19-20 19 Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.

The Zeal of Familiarity v. 19a-b

The Zeal of Forgiveness v. 19c

The Zeal of Fellowship v. 20

Thesis: Christians should zealously practice repentance for a rich relationship with God.

The Zeal of Familiarity v. 19a-b 19 Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.

The Zeal of Forgiveness v. 19c 19 Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.

The Zeal of Fellowship v. 20 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.

Proverb 23:17b-18 17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. 18 There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.

The Fear of for God v. 17b

The Future of God v. 18a

The Fortress of God v. 18b

Thesis: Christians who are zealous for God will have hope for the future.

The Fear of for God v. 17b 17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.

The Future of God v. 18a 18 There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.

The Fortress of God v. 18b 18 There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.

Job 1:9-12 9 “Does Job fear God for nothing?” Satan replied. 10 “Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land. 11 But now stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face.” 12 The LORD said to Satan, “Very well, then, everything he has is in your power, but on the man himself do not lay a finger.”

A Question of Reputation v. 9

A Question of Reciprocity v. 10

A Question of Ruin v. 11

Thesis: Christians should trust God in the hedgeless times of their lives.

A Question of Reputation v. 9 9 “Does Job fear God for nothing?” Satan replied.

A Question of Reciprocity v. 10 10 “Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land.

A Question of Ruin v. 11 11 But now stretch out your hand and strike everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face.”

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Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. 6 Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. 7 My salvation and my honor depend on God[c]; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. 8 Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. ​Psalm 62:5-8

The Provision of Rest v.5

The Preservation of Rest v. 7

The Pouring of Rest v. 8

Thesis: Christians should trust God to rest their souls in covid times.

The Provision of Rest v.5 Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.

The Preservation of Rest v. 7 7 My salvation and my honor depend on God[c]; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

The Pouring of Rest v. 8 8 Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.

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(Jeremiah 42:10-12) 10 ‘If you stay in this land, I will build you up and not tear you down; I will plant you and not uproot you, for I have relented concerning the disaster I have inflicted on you. 11 Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, whom you now fear. Do not be afraid of him, declares the LORD, for I am with you and will save you and deliver you from his hands. 12 I will show you compassion so that he will have compassion on you and restore you to your land.’

The Stay of God's Deliverance v. 10a

The Sturdy of God's Deliverance v. 10b

The Save of God's Deliverance v. 11d

Thesis: Christians should trust God for deliverance in pandemic times.

The Stay of God's Deliverance v. 10a 10 ‘If you stay in this land, I will build you up and not tear you down; I will plant you and not uproot you, for I have relented concerning the disaster I have inflicted on you.

The Sturdy of God's Deliverance v. 10b 10 ‘If you stay in this land, I will build you up and not tear you down; I will plant you and not uproot you, for I have relented concerning the disaster I have inflicted on you.

The Save of God's Deliverance v. 11d 11 Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, whom you now fear. Do not be afraid of him, declares the LORD, for I am with you and will save you and deliver you from his hands.

Isaiah 8:9-10 9 Raise the war cry,[c] you nations, and be shattered! Listen, all you distant lands. Prepare for battle, and be shattered! Prepare for battle, and be shattered! 10 Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted; propose your plan, but it will not stand, for God is with us.[d]

A Raised War Shout v. 9

A Raised War Strategy v. 10 a

A Raised War Stopped v.10e

Thesis: Christians should trust God to take care of their enemies in distressing times.

A Raised War Shout v. 9 9 Raise the war cry,[c] you nations, and be shattered! Listen, all you distant lands. Prepare for battle, and be shattered! Prepare for battle, and be shattered!

A Raised War Strategy v. 10 a 10 Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted; propose your plan, but it will not stand, for God is with us.[d]

A Raised War Stopped v.10e 10 Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted; propose your plan, but it will not stand, for God is with us.

No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.  Isaiah 54:17KJ

No Formation of Mass Destruction v. 17a

No Formidability of Mass Destruction v. 17a

No Further of Mass Destruction v. 17a

Thesis: Christians should depend on God to protect them from the weapon of mass destruction.

No Formation of Mass Destruction v. 17a  17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper;

 No Formidability of Mass Destruction v. 17a 17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper;

 No Further of Mass Destruction v. 17a 17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper;

But Moses told the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD's salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.

Exodus 14:13

The Stand of Never Again v. 13 c

The Second of Never Again v. 13 d

The Scarcity of Never Again v. 13 e

Thesis: Christians should trust God to deliverer them forever from slavery.

The Stand of Never Again v. 13 c …Stand firm and you will see the LORD's salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.

The Second of Never Again v. 13 d …Stand firm and you will see the LORD's salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.

The Scarcity of Never Again v. 13 e …Stand firm and you will see the LORD's salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.

2 Kings 6:16-17 16 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 17 And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see.” Then the LORD opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Open Eyed Proclamation v. 16

Open Eyed Prayer v. 17a

Open Eyed Proof v. 17c

Thesis: Christians can depend on God in a pandemic situation.

Open Eyed Proclamation v. 16 16 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

Open Eyed Prayer v. 17a 17 And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see.” Then the LORD opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Open Eyed Proof v. 17c 17 And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see.” Then the LORD opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.