God Is Our Refuge And Strength Series

BIG IDEA:

THE BEST FORTRESS IS THE PRESENCE OF GOD

I. (:1-3) THE FORTRESS OF GOD PROTECTS AGAINST ALL ATTACKS

WE WILL NOT FEAR

"A Mighty Fortress is our God"

A. (:1) The Security of Our Fortress

B. (:2-3) The Power of the Attacks

Pictured as the Powerful Forces of Nature

II. (:4-6) THE PRESENCE OF GOD QUIETS ALL ATTACKS

WE WILL NOT BE MOVED

"Like a River Glorious is God’s Perfect Peace"

A. The Reality of God’s Presence With Us

B. The Futility of All Attacks Against the Fortress of God

REFRAIN (:7)

"The Lord of Hosts is with us;

The God of Jacob is our stronghold"

III. (:8-10) THE MAJESTY OF GOD PUTS AN END TO ALL STRIFE

BEHOLD THE WORKS OF THE LORD

A. The Destruction of Warfare

B. The Exaltation of the Lord

RERAIN (:11)

"The Lord of Hosts is with us;

The God of Jacob is our stronghold"

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DEVOTIONAL QUESTIONS:

1) What are some fears that you have conquered? How did you gain the victory?.

2) Do we truly take time to be still before the Lord and to sense His presence with us? Have we learned how to relax and count on the Lord’s strength? Can we stand unmoved, despite turmoil all around us?

3) Do we experience the joy of the river that flows through our lives giving ever-renewing waves of union with our God?

4) Is there any doubt that the Commander of the armies of heaven is adequate for whatever challenge might face us? He is the one that has pledged to come and rescue us!

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