Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote, "The more deeply we grow into the psalms and the more often we pray them as our own, the more simple and rich will our prayer become." Join us as we spend the next few weeks of the summer growing into the Psalms and enriching our conversations with God.
Where Do You Dwell?
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Psalm 91:1-16
He who dwells 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 I will trust.” 3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the [a]fowler And from the perilous pestilence. 4 He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and [b]buckler. 5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, 6 Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. 7 A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you. 8 Only with your eyes shall you look, And see the reward of the wicked. 9 Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, 10 No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; 11 For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. 12 In their hands they shall [c]bear you up, Lest you [d]dash your foot against a stone. 13 You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot. 14 “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will [e]set him on high, because he has 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 honor him. 16 With [f]long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation.”
Matthew 4:5-7 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’” 7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”
#1 The secret place is in private…
Psalm 91:1 He who dwells 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 I will trust.”
Dwell - To live in or at a specified place, to take up permanent residence .
Abiding in the Shadow of the Almighty - Trusting him implicitly in the power and love of God to give you everything you need to do His will and glorify his name whether you live or die.
Matthew 6:5-7 NKJV “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. 7 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.
Every child of God looks towards the inner sanctuary and the mercy seat, yet all do not dwell in the most holy place; they run to it at times, and enjoy the occasional approach, but they not habitually reside in the mysterious presence.
Charles Spurgeon
1. To prepare for a major task (Beginning his ministry)
Luke 4:1-2 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit [a]into the wilderness…
Luke 4:14-15 Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. 15 And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.
2. To recharge after work
Mark 6:30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. 31 And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.”
3. To work through grief
In Matthew 14:13 13 …When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place.
4. Before Making an important decision
Luke 6:12-13 Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. 13 And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles:
5. In time of distress (Jesus going to the cross)
Luke 22:41-42 And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed, 42 saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.”
6. To Focus on prayer
Luke 5:16 So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.
#2 The secret place is where we run to…
Psalm 91:3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence. 4 He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.
We are foolish and weak as poor little birds, and are very apt to be lured to our destruction by cunning foes, but if we dwell near to God, he will see to it that the most skilful deceiver shall not entrap us.
Charles Spurgeon
We have to have a place to hide before we can begin the battle
#3 The Secret Place where we prepare for battle
Psalm 91:5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, 6 Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. 7 A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you.
Ephesians 6:11-17 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
#4 The Secret Place where we find assurance
Psalm 91:9 Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, 10 No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; 11 For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. 12 In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone. 13 You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot. 11 For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways.
Matthew 4:5-7 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone….
Psalm 91:13 You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.
Luke 10:19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
#5 The Secret Place is where we look to heaven
Psalm 91:14 “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has 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 honor him. 16 With long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation.”
Death is mild, death is sweet and gentle; it beckons to us with heavenly power, if only we realize that it is the gateway to our homeland, the tabernacle of joy, the everlasting kingdom of peace’
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
1. Practice Silence
2. Thank Him
3. Search and Confess
4. Take Authority
5. Surrender
6. Exercise faith
7. Worship Him
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What did the message tell you about God?
What did the message tell you about ourselves?
What will you apply from the message this week to practice the way of Jesus?
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Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids - Matthew 25:1-13
"All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17
What is this parable describing? The Kingdom of Heaven
Who does the bridegroom represent? Jesus
Who represents the foolish bridesmaids? People who say they know God but don't really follow Jesus
Who represents the wise bridesmaids? People who are in the Kingdom of God
How do we prepare for our bridegroom? By receiving Jesus as Savior & Lord of our lives
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Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids - Matthew 25:1-13
"All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17
What is this parable describing? The Kingdom of Heaven
Who does the bridegroom represent? Jesus
Who represents the foolish bridesmaids? People who say they know God but don't really follow Jesus
Who represents the wise bridesmaids? People who are in the Kingdom of God
How do we prepare for our bridegroom? By receiving Jesus as Savior & Lord of our lives
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“If the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” John 8:36
What is a shepherd? Someone who cares for sheep
Who is our shepherd? Jesus
How many sheep were missing? One
Did the Shepherd find the missing sheep? Yes
Who will find us when we’re lost? Jesus
Who never gives up on us? Jesus
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“If the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” John 8:36
What is a shepherd? Someone who cares for sheep
Who is our shepherd? Jesus
How many sheep were missing? One
Did the Shepherd find the missing sheep? Yes
Who will find us when we’re lost? Jesus
Who never gives up on us? Jesus