Stephen continues the history lesson with Israel’s move to Egypt to avoid a famine in Canaan. God also protected them in Egypt through Joseph.
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Merciful protection | Genesis 35:5-8
It was to lead Jacob back to Himself, as we discussed yesterday . On the way back, God mercifully protected Jacob and his clan. How?
Don’t touch my boy | Genesis 31:22-30
Of course God knew Jacob’s vulnerability. God makes it clear to Laban that he is not to mess with His (chosen) boy: “You mess with him, you mess with Me”.
Jerusalem’s firepower | Zechariah 12:6-9 (NASB)
The “house of David will be like God, like the angel of the Lord before them”. Jesus is the Lion of the tribe of Judah, of the lineage of David, God.
Keep them in Your Name | John 17:11-12
Jesus asks the Father: keep the disciples “in Your Name”. So far, Jesus has kept them. Now He turns that over to the Father since He is leaving (Ps 121:7).
Protection and opposition | Nehemiah 2:9-10 (NASB)
We can rest assured that when we step out in faith and action to do God’s will, there will be opposition – especially if it’s building the church and proclaiming the Gospel.
The Creator Protects Israel | Zechariah 12:1-5 (NLT)
What is clear to me, however, is that God is for Israel – He is and will protect His chosen people and, His holy city, Jerusalem.
Wall of Fire | Zechariah 2:1-5 (NLT)
God encourages the Israelites by telling them Jerusalem will be rebuilt, and that it will actually extend beyond the walls, a sign of blessing.