God Impels and Prepares His servants. He allows us to be tempted to sin, but gives triumphant victory over it through the Holy Spirit & His Word. And, God’s people SHARE IN GOD’S CARE.   Matthew 28:20

1. God P_________________ Jesus on earth. (v. 11) John 3:16
   1. God’s A____________ took care of Jesus… all of His needs. (13b)
   2. Divine Protection C____________ with Jesus until the right moment when He gave Himself.
      1. The sacrifice of Jesus P_______ for all sin of all humanity.
      2. The S____ of people against God required one perfect sacrifice.
   3. Previous Attempts to D_____________ Jesus had all failed.
      1. God was with Mary during her pregnancy.
      2. … Mary during her trip to Bethlehem, then her delivery in a barn.
      3. God delivered Joseph, Mary and Jesus from the sword of King Herod.
      4. God was with Jesus His entire life on earth.
2. God Protected the 1^st Century C____________ as it began.
   1. The 12 A_____________ were protected by God in His Timing.
      1. Four disciples walked away from their J_______, trusting in Jesus. Psalm 37:3-5
      2. By the P__________ of Almighty God & the resurrected Lord Jesus, the apostles began spreading the message of life.
      3. The Book of A_______records some of the beginning of the church.
   2. The L__________ of Paul, Peter, John & others record the faithful & continued personal care & protection of God. Ephesians 6:10-18
   3. R__________ declares the victory of God & His children. II Peter 3:9-13
3. God C_____________ To Protect His Obedient Children.
   1. The H______ S_________ continues to work in you who submit.
   2. We practice L______ by helping each other. I Thessalonians 5:11
   3. Hebrews 3:13-14
   4. G__________ consistently is vital to our well-being. Hebrews 10:23-25
   5. God’s A_______ are protecting His servants.              Hebrews 11:14; Psalm 91