UNDERNEATH ARE THE EVERLASTING ARMS Deut 33 27

“UNDERNEATH ARE THE EVERLASTING ARMS” Deut. 33: 27 “The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. ” [By Ron Halbrook] 1

“THE EVERLASTING ARMS” Introduction 1. Deut. 33: 26 -29 Moses blesses Israel 2. Jeshurun: Upright One 3. Look to God Refuge: Safe dwelling-place Underneath are the everlasting arms: Total security Surrounded by enemies: God defeats all 4. Same blessings to spiritual Israel 2

“THE EVERLASTING ARMS” I. Everlasting God A. Ps. 90: 1 -4 Eternal Existence B. Jn. 1: 1 -3 One God (Divine Nature), Three Persons C. Heb. 13: 8 Unchanging Divine Nature D. Everlasting Arms v Promise of God’s Presence & Help v Strong, Steady Support v Never Fails 3

“THE EVERLASTING ARMS” II. Guiding the Universe & History A. Col. 1: 15 -17 Deity of Christ: Creator & Sustainer of All Things B. Acts 14: 15 -17 God’s Blessings on All Men C. Acts 17: 24 -27 God’s Rule Over Nations: Those Who Seek Him Can Find Him 4

“THE EVERLASTING ARMS” III. Sustaining His People in Every Trial & Temptation A. 2 Cor. 4: 15 -18 Body Weakens, Soul Renewed B. Heb. 4: 14 -16 Christ Understands Our Struggle, Can Help When We Are Tempted C. Heb. 13: 5 -6 Faith in God Above Fear of Men 5

“THE EVERLASTING ARMS” III. Sustaining His People in Every Trial & Temptation D. Ja. 1: 2 -12 See Trials as Blessings v Produce Patience v Stir Us to Seek Wisdom v Cause Us to Look Beyond Material Status 6

“THE EVERLASTING ARMS” III. Sustaining His People in Every Trial & Temptation E. 1 Pet. 1: 6 -9 Trials Purify Our Faith, Love, & Hope F. 1 Pet. 4: 12 -19 Christ’s Example Sustains All Who Suffer for Him G. 1 Pet. 5: 6 -11 God Knows & Cares As We Struggle Against Satan 7

“THE EVERLASTING ARMS” III. Sustaining His People in Every Trial & Temptation E. Eph. 3: 13 -21 Draw Near to God in Prayer—He Can Do More Than “We Ask or Think!” 8

“UNDERNEATH ARE THE EVERLASTING ARMS” Conclusion 1. “The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms” (Deut. 33: 27). 2. Blessing for Jeshurun: Upright One 3. Look to God Backsliding Saint: Repent, Pray (Acts 8: 22) 9 Alien Sinner: Believe, Be Baptized (Mk. 16: 16)