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May
8
2020

The Shelter Of God's Presence

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Text: Psalm 31:19-20   Title:  The Shelter of God's Presence

 Because we trust in the goodness of God;

 I.  We can wait confidently on His blessings  Psalm 31:19

II.  We can wait securely in His Presence  Psalm 31:20a
III.  We can wait safely in His shelter  Psalm 31:20b

 

 Sermon Study Questions--- God's Shelter

 Purpose: So that we will trust God to deliver us through the uncertainties of life.

Understanding The Text Structure 

1.  Look at the sermon outline and list three (3) of the benefits of trusting God.

Because we trust God as our shelter; 

I.        We can _____________ confidently on His ___________________. Psalm 31:19

II.       We can _____________ securely in His ___________________. Psalm 31:20a

III.        We can _____________ safely in His ___________________. Psalm 31:20b

Applying The Text

 2.  Look at the following passages from the lesson text. Match each passage with the description that fits it best.

 References:

•  _________ Matthew 7:8–11 (NKJV) — 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 9 Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent? 11 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!

•  _________1 Corinthians 2:9 (NKJV) — 9 But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”

•  _________1 Corinthians 10:13 (NKJV)--13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

•  _________Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) — 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

•  _________Hebrews 13:5 (NKJV) — 5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

  

  1. God will always be with you.
  2. God knows how to reward His faithful children.
  3. God's goodness is beyond human expectation or imagination. 
  4. God rewards those who seek Him.
  5. God knows how much we can bear. 

 Owning The Text

  3.  Which of the following did the preacher declare would allow him to bear up to life's temptations and challenges? 

  1.  Knowing I am in God's presence
  2. Knowing that God is providing me shelter.
  3. Knowing that God is making a way for  me.
  4. Knowing that God is protecting me from dangers seen and unseen.
  5. All of the above
  6. None of the above

 4.  How does your knowledge of God’s shelter affect your attitude towards others with which you have to contend? 

5.  How does your knowledge of God’s shelter affect your attitude towards those which you need to witness? 

6.  How does your knowledge of God’s shelter affect your attitude towards facing the difficulties that confront you in this life? 

7.  How does your knowledge of God’s shelter affect your attitude towards the work (fight) has God called you to do? 

Sermon Study Questions. Copyright 2013 by Dr. S. J. Bowers, PhD

 

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