Sunday School Lesson January 7, 2024

Subject: The Protection of God’s Name

The Point: We can trust God to strengthen and help us.

Scriptures: Psalm 91:1-6, 9-16

Study The Bible: Psalm 91:1-6

1). We can trust God’s power to protect us.

1. The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty.
2. I will say concerning the Lord, who is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust:
3. He himself will rescue you from the bird trap, from the destructive plague.
4. He will cover you with his feathers; you will take refuge under his wings. His faithfulness will be a protective shield.
5. You will not fear the terror of the night, the arrow that flies by day,
6. the plague that stalks in darkness, or the pestilence that ravages at noon.

Lasting truths from: Psalm 91:1-6

* God’s arm I never too short to save His people.

* We can trust in God’s power to protect us.

* The names of God testify to His unlimited power and provision.

2). We can rest in God’s power to keep us secure.

Psalm 91:9-13

9. Because you have made the Lord—my refuge, the Most High—your dwelling place,
10. no harm will come to you; no plague will come near your tent.
11. For he will give his angels orders concerning you, to protect you in all your ways.
12. They will support you with their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13. You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the young lion and the serpent.

Lasting truths from: Psalm 91:9-13  

*  We can trust God’s power to keep us secure.

* The God of Israel is more powerful than anything in either the natural of supernatural world.

* The promises of these verses apply to us as Christians in an ultimate and eschatological manner.

3). We can experience satisfaction because God works on our behalf.

Psalm 91:14-16

14. Because he has his heart set on me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he knows my name.
15. When he calls out to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will rescue him and give him honor.
16. I will satisfy him with a long life and show him my salvation.

Lasting truths from: Psalm 91:14-16

* We can experience satisfaction because God works on our behalf.

* People can only call out to God if they hear the message about God.

* Our confidence in our salvation is due to God’s gracious work for us.

Live It Out

1. What does it mean to live under God’s protection?
2. How do the promises of God in this psalm apply to us today?
3. What does it mean to know God’s name?

Closing Prayer:

“Dear God, I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died on the cross to forgive me of my sins and rose from the dead to give me new life. I’m sorry for all the wrong I’ve done and ask You to forgive me. I now accept Your gift of eternal life. Thank You for Your love, forgiveness, and a new life in Jesus Christ. From this day forward, I choose to follow You. In Jesus’ name Amen.”

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