[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 16:7
- II Kings 16; Isaiah 7
- If we look to ourselves rather than God, the outcome will not be good.
- Isaiah 39; II Kings 20 – Hezekiah’s mistake
- II Kings 17:3-6 – King Hoshea
- It 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 91:9-10
- Psalms 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.