Who's afraid of the big bad wolf?
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Sermon shared by Dean Rhine
July 1999
Summary: Finding security in God when threatened
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-denominational
Audience: Believer adults
encouragement and hope from others.
III. Be prepared for Satan’s attacks to continue
Look at verses 9-13 - read - Even when the king sees he is losing his hold, he continues to threaten. Satan will continue to attack us, even when he knows he is fighting a losing battle. And he roars like a lion, seeking to devour us.
IV. In spite of continued attacks, God can still give the victory.
Once again Hezekiah responds to threats by turning to God. Read 14-20
He appeals to the power of God, the honor of God, the uniqueness of God, the triumph of God
As a result of Hezekiah’s faithfulness, Jerusalem is spared. read 33 - 38
The Assyrians will not come into the city
They will depart
The people of Israel will have plenty of food to eat
God provides them with a miraculous deliverance.
Concl: How do we respond to threats? Are we fearful? Or do we trust in the Lord?
Let’s learn from Hezekiah to always turn to God when we are tempted to fear. Our God is big enough to handle any problem that might come our way!
III. Be prepared for Satan’s attacks to continue
Look at verses 9-13 - read - Even when the king sees he is losing his hold, he continues to threaten. Satan will continue to attack us, even when he knows he is fighting a losing battle. And he roars like a lion, seeking to devour us.
IV. In spite of continued attacks, God can still give the victory.
Once again Hezekiah responds to threats by turning to God. Read 14-20
He appeals to the power of God, the honor of God, the uniqueness of God, the triumph of God
As a result of Hezekiah’s faithfulness, Jerusalem is spared. read 33 - 38
The Assyrians will not come into the city
They will depart
The people of Israel will have plenty of food to eat
God provides them with a miraculous deliverance.
Concl: How do we respond to threats? Are we fearful? Or do we trust in the Lord?
Let’s learn from Hezekiah to always turn to God when we are tempted to fear. Our God is big enough to handle any problem that might come our way!
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