February 24
Lesson 13 (KJV)
Our Rescuing God
Devotional Reading: Romans 8:31–39
Background Scripture: Psalm 91:1–16
Psalm 91:1–8, 11–16
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
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Key Verse
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.—Psalm 91:15
Our Love for God
Unit 3: Songs That Glorify the God of Love
Lessons 11–13
Lesson Aims
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Outline God’s promises to protect.
2. Identify dangers from which Christians need God’s protection.
3. Propose one way his or her church can extend the Lord’s rescuing protection to those in need.
Lesson Outline
Introduction
A. Our Protection and Salvation
B. Lesson Context
I. Safe Place (Psalm 91:1–8)
A. Basis of Protection (vv. 1, 2)
B. Forms of Protection (vv. 3–8)
Protection for the Lowly
A Fateful Day
II. Trustworthy Protector (Psalm 91:11–13)
A. With the Help of Angels (vv. 11, 12)
B. Against Nature’s Predators (v. 13)
III. Sure Promises (Psalm 91:14–16)
A. Basis of Blessing (v. 14)
B. Forms of Blessing (vv. 15, 16)
Conclusion
A. God Is Our Protection and Salvation
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Babylon
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Bab-uh-lun.
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Constantine
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Kawn-stun-teen.
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Habakkuk
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Huh-back-kuk.
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Lamentations
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Lam-en-tay-shunz.
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Maxentius
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Mak-sen-tee-us.
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Psalter
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Saul-tur.
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What Do You Think?
Practically speaking, how can you rest in God’s “shadow” in the coming week?
Digging Deeper
What Scripture texts or biblical principles have you found useful when you need physical, spiritual, or emotional rest?
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What Do You Think?
What procedure can we adopt to ensure we thank God for His protection?
Digging Deeper
In the prayer pattern adoration / confession / thanksgiving / supplication (ACTS), what percentage of your typical prayer involves the third of those? What does this say to you?
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What Do You Think?
What are some steps you can take to transform fear to trust the next time you feel threatened?
Digging Deeper
Which of those steps apply to everyone, and which may apply only to you? Why?
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Visual for Lesson 13. Start a discussion by pointing to this visual as you ask, “Which of this quarter’s lessons taught you the most about love? Why?”
What Do You Think?
What will you teach others about the concept of “guardian angels” as a result of studying Psalm 91?
Digging Deeper
In what ways do 2 Kings 6:15–17; Psalm 34:7; Daniel 6:22; Matthew 18:10; Acts 12:11; and Hebrews 1:14 inform or cause you to change your conclusions?
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What Do You Think?
How will you express your love for the Lord in the month ahead?
Digging Deeper
How do Mark 12:30; John 14:15; and 1 John 5:3 inform your answer?
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To print the reproducible activity page, simply click the highlighted text below to create a pdf file on your hard drive. Then open the pdf file in Acrobat Reader and print.
Activity Page (February 24: Our Rescuing God)
Nickelson, Ronald L. et al., eds. The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2018–2019. Vol. 66. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2018. Print.
Wood, Candace M. et al. “Our Rescuing God.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2018–2019. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson et al. Vol. 66. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2018. 223. Print.
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