God's word on Protection in Jesus

1. Lesson:

• Psalm 91 tells us about the protection God gives to us, His children.

• Let’s read Psalm 91 together: 
• (Good News Version or Plain EnglishVersion)
• Psalm 91 tells us about the protection God gives to us, His children.

• Some key lessons from this psalm:
• v1-4: We can be safe when we stay close to God
• He is our trusted defender and protector, our hiding place
• God’s faithfulness is like shield and a wall of safety around us
• God is like a mother hen who protects us with His wings, who covers us with His feathers and keeps us safe — can use a large blanket to show how God covers us
• He keeps us from traps and diseases
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• v5: We don’t need to fear ALL the time
• dangers/terror at night or attacks in the day
• disease in the dark  or destruction at noonday — no need to fear the dark
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•  v7-13: Whatever happens around us, God will deliver us
• His angels will guard us
• He will keep us safe from:
• Disaster and plagues — tsunami, earthquakes, H1N1
• Evil/Attacks — bullies, robbers
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• v14-16: Why? Because He loves you and me! Because of Jesus, we belong to Him
• When we call, He will answer us
• When we are in trouble, He will be with us
• He will rescue us and honor us
• He will reward us with long life
• He will save us
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2. Activity Suggestion

• Related craft
• Fill in the Blanks

• Sharing:
• What is one thing you are afraid of? Which of God’s promise in Psalm 91 help you not be afraid anymore?