God's word on Protection in Jesus
1. Lesson:
- Psalm 91 tells us about the protection God gives to us, His children.
- Some key lessons from this psalm:
- v1-4: We can be safe when we stay close to God
- He is our trusted defender and protector, our hiding place
- God’s faithfulness is like shield and a wall of safety around us
- God is like a mother hen who protects us with His wings, who covers us with His feathers and keeps us safe — can use a large blanket to show how God covers us
- He keeps us from traps and diseases
- v1-4: We can be safe when we stay close to God
- v5: We don’t need to fear ALL the time
- dangers/terror at night or attacks in the day
- disease in the dark or destruction at noonday— no need to fear the dark
- v7-13: Whatever happens around us, God will deliver us
- His angels will guard us
- He will keep us safe from:
- Disaster and plagues — tsunami, earthquakes, H1N1
- Evil/Attacks — bullies, robbers
- v14-16: Why? Because He loves you and me! Because of Jesus, we belong to Him
- When we call, He will answer us
- When we are in trouble, He will be with us
- He will rescue us and honor us
- He will reward us with long life
- He will save us
- v7-13: Whatever happens around us, God will deliver us
2. Activity Suggestion
- Related craft
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sharing:
- What is one thing you are afraid of? Which of God’s promise in Psalm 91 help you not be afraid anymore?
