[Due to technical difficulties, the first few minutes of this lesson were not recorded. Sorry about that! -MRW]
Introduction
Where do we turn in times of trouble?We should be turning to God.We must put our trust in God.II Chronicles 16:7II Kings 16; Isaiah 7If we look to ourselves rather than God, the outcome will not be good.Isaiah 39; II Kings 20 – Hezekiah’s mistakeII Kings 17:3-6 – King HosheaIt is foolish to look to man for protection.Hardship builds character and trust in God.Psalm 91
Psalm 91:1-2 – We should have an intimate relationship with God.Psalms 91:3-4 – Compare Job’s hardships and challenges.Psalms 91:5-6 – God will protect you whether you see it coming or not.Psalms 91:7-8 – See Joshua 23:10.Psalms 91:9-10Psalms 91:11-13 – See Luke 4:10-11. Satan uses this verse when tempting Christ.Psalms 91:14-16 – God is not promising there will not be trouble, but that He will be with us when that trouble does come.Applications
Trust in God’s protection.Obedience to God is crucial to receiving God’s peace and protection.God’s protection goes beyond the physical.Conclusion
See II Kings 6:16-17. God opened the eyes of Elisha’s servant so he could see God’s protection.
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