Proverbs 3:23-26

“Then you will walk in your way securely and your foot will not stumble. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Do not be afraid of sudden fear nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes; For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.”

Q: Why is it that you do not need to be afraid of things that will happen on earth?

Things that happen on earth are only temporary, and if we believe in the Lord and trust in Him, then He will protect us eternally!

Psalm 3:3-6

“But You, O Lord, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head. I was crying to the Lord with my voice, and he answered me from His holy mountain. I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustains me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me round about.”

Q: When have you seen the Lord be your shield? How does this verse encourage you?

Example: “The Lord has been my shield as I have gone through school and played sports. He has protected me from injury and helped keep me from temptation. This verse tells me that I should not be afraid of those who want to hurt me because God is with me always.”

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John 10:28-29 – “And I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.”

Q: When we accept Jesus into our heart, is there any way that we can lose our salvation? How do you know this truth?

NO! God is greater than ALL the enemies in the world, and they cannot take us away from Him. This is God’s promise to us!

Paul

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 & 11 – “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed…For we who live are constantly being delivered over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.”

Q: According to this passage, how can we go through hard times and not be defeated?

Even when we are beaten down, we can stand tall knowing that we are living for Christ and will get to spend eternity with Him. No matter how tough the world is, this life is only temporary!

Peter

1 Peter 2:9 – “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”

Q: In what ways have you seen God’s protection in your life?

Example: “Even though I stumble and am not always perfect, God has forgiven me and kept me from doing greater harm to myself. He has surrounded me with friends who love Him and keep me accountable.”

APPLICATION: How do these passages relate to me today? What changes do they bring to my life?

LOCKER ROOM: Is there anything this week that you have been enslaved to, and how we can help you?