WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.820 begin our worship and we're singing firstly tonight from Psalm 105. 00:00:06.219 --> 00:00:13.300 Psalm 105 on page 138, June of Saint Daniel, and we're singing verses 1 to 11. 00:00:15.740 --> 00:00:21.600 Give thanks to the Lord God and call on his name. His wonderful deeds to the nations proclaim. 00:00:22.300 --> 00:00:28.660 Sing praises to him and his exploits at record. Let all those who seek him rejoice in the Lord. 00:00:28.660 --> 00:00:34.799 You chosen ones look to the Lord and his might. Seek ever his face and his wondrous recite. 00:00:35.380 --> 00:00:42.380 His miracles too and his judgments divine. You children of Abraham, Jacob's own line. 00:00:42.820 --> 00:00:48.500 Reminding us how important it is to sing praise to God, to praise him for all his acts, 00:00:49.179 --> 00:00:55.740 and especially for those that we experience ourselves from day to day. Give thanks to the Lord God. 00:00:58.659 --> 00:01:00.659 Amen. 00:01:00.659 --> 00:01:02.659 Amen. 00:01:02.659 --> 00:01:20.140 Let our God and call on his name. His wonderful deeds to the nations proclaim. 00:01:20.140 --> 00:01:40.140 Sing praises to him and his ex-wife's regard. Let all those who seek him rejoice in the Lord. 00:01:40.140 --> 00:01:42.140 Amen. 00:01:42.140 --> 00:01:54.140 Mormon God and call on his side. 00:01:54.140 --> 00:02:02.780 This pardon me. 00:02:02.780 --> 00:02:11.120 Make us do, and each judgment's divine, 00:02:11.120 --> 00:02:21.500 You children of Israel and Jacob's own life. 00:02:22.680 --> 00:02:31.939 The Lord is our God, and He rules all the earth. 00:02:31.939 --> 00:02:40.939 Remember in His covenant, the word He set forth. 00:02:42.159 --> 00:02:51.180 He worked for the ages to come to make good, 00:02:51.180 --> 00:02:59.960 His promise to Abraham, to rise and renew. 00:03:01.939 --> 00:03:11.939 To take up this sovereign decree was made sure, 00:03:11.939 --> 00:03:20.939 With His service coming would always endure. 00:03:20.939 --> 00:03:30.939 To you I will give past your portion to stand, 00:03:30.939 --> 00:03:40.939 The country of kingdom, the beautiful land. 00:03:40.939 --> 00:03:44.939 Let's now call upon the Lord in prayer. 00:03:44.939 --> 00:03:49.939 We're going to join together in prayer. 00:03:49.939 --> 00:03:57.939 Our gracious and eternal God, we thank you that we too have come to receive your covenant blessings, 00:03:57.939 --> 00:04:02.939 That covenant which has been enforced throughout all the ages of your church. 00:04:02.939 --> 00:04:09.939 And we thank you that tonight we enter into further experience of your covenant promises, 00:04:09.939 --> 00:04:11.939 And your covenant blessings. 00:04:11.939 --> 00:04:17.939 Where we gather together as a people who worship the God who is mentioned in these words we have sung, 00:04:17.939 --> 00:04:23.939 The God of Abraham, of Isaac and of Jacob, the God of the living and not of the dead, 00:04:23.939 --> 00:04:26.939 The God who continues to bless His people, 00:04:26.939 --> 00:04:35.939 And the God whose promises we continue to enjoy and to anticipate those that have yet to be fulfilled. 00:04:35.939 --> 00:04:43.939 Oh Lord, we thank you for your commitment and steadfastness to all that you have promised to do for your people. 00:04:43.939 --> 00:04:46.939 We know that many of these have already been fulfilled, 00:04:46.939 --> 00:04:52.939 And fulfilled abundantly and wonderfully in the person of our Lord Jesus Christ. 00:04:52.939 --> 00:04:57.939 For that great promise that He would come and be the Savior of His people, 00:04:57.939 --> 00:05:01.939 That He would come into this world and give Himself a ransom for many. 00:05:01.939 --> 00:05:05.939 How wonderfully, Lord, that has been accomplished already. 00:05:05.939 --> 00:05:12.939 And we give thanks for the opportunity to remember His death that we engaged in last Lord's Day. 00:05:12.939 --> 00:05:18.939 And we thank you, O Lord, for all that accompanies your promises in the teaching of your word. 00:05:18.939 --> 00:05:24.939 We thank you that they are especially accompanied by your faithfulness and your power, 00:05:24.939 --> 00:05:28.939 Your ability to bring these promises to pass, 00:05:28.939 --> 00:05:31.939 And your faithfulness to ensure that they will do so. 00:05:31.939 --> 00:05:37.939 We thank you, O Lord, tonight that we come as a congregation of promises. 00:05:37.939 --> 00:05:43.939 For we are in some way or other the product of those who have come to reveal, 00:05:43.939 --> 00:05:50.939 To be recipients of your promises in generations before us. 00:05:50.939 --> 00:05:54.939 We thank you that we are the product of their prayers. 00:05:54.939 --> 00:05:59.939 As we have come into the possession of the blessings of your covenant. 00:05:59.939 --> 00:06:02.939 We pray tonight, Lord, for further blessing. 00:06:02.939 --> 00:06:07.939 The blessing of your Holy Spirit taking the things of Christ and showing them to us. 00:06:07.939 --> 00:06:14.939 And the blessing of instilling in our hearts an enlargement of that hope that belongs to your people. 00:06:14.939 --> 00:06:23.939 That hope that looks towards the fulfillment of the Canaan of the Old Testament in the heaven that you hold before us. 00:06:23.939 --> 00:06:28.939 As the final terminus of blessedness for your people. 00:06:28.939 --> 00:06:36.939 We pray tonight, O Lord, that your blessing will encompass us and come to involve each one of us. 00:06:36.939 --> 00:06:41.939 Lord, each one of us, as we gather before you, come to acknowledge our need. 00:06:41.939 --> 00:06:53.939 And come to acknowledge that we stand before you as those who once again come to open our hearts to receive that supply of your own holy blessing that will meet us in our need. 00:06:53.939 --> 00:06:56.939 And so bless us, we pray each one. 00:06:56.939 --> 00:06:59.939 Bless us together as a congregation. 00:06:59.939 --> 00:07:02.939 Bless us, Lord, in all our activities. 00:07:02.939 --> 00:07:05.939 Those that we anticipate in this week to come. 00:07:05.939 --> 00:07:09.939 We pray that your blessing will be with us in all our times of worship. 00:07:09.939 --> 00:07:12.939 And in all our other activities as well. 00:07:12.939 --> 00:07:15.939 And we thank you for all that we are able to engage in. 00:07:15.939 --> 00:07:18.939 And to participate in as a people. 00:07:18.939 --> 00:07:22.939 Your goodness, Lord, is opened up for us each day. 00:07:22.939 --> 00:07:24.939 And provides for us each day. 00:07:24.939 --> 00:07:30.939 And we give thanks, O Lord, that in your goodness you continue so to bless us. 00:07:30.939 --> 00:07:36.939 Lord, we remember tonight those who have different needs to our own in different parts of the world. 00:07:36.939 --> 00:07:41.939 And we think especially of those who are not able to be with us in our own community. 00:07:41.939 --> 00:07:47.939 Those who are confined to hospitals, to care homes, to their own homes as well. 00:07:47.939 --> 00:07:56.939 Through illness, through recovery, through various types of ailments that affect us from day to day, from time to time. 00:07:56.939 --> 00:08:02.939 And we ask your blessing, O Lord, especially on those whose faculties have begun to fail. 00:08:02.939 --> 00:08:06.939 Whether it be in terms of mental ability or physical. 00:08:06.939 --> 00:08:08.939 O Lord, we pray for them. 00:08:08.939 --> 00:08:10.939 We pray for those who care for them. 00:08:10.939 --> 00:08:12.939 Those who are anxious over them. 00:08:12.939 --> 00:08:15.939 Those who look to their needs. 00:08:15.939 --> 00:08:22.939 And pray that you would bless them, O Lord, as all of them together share in these difficult issues of life. 00:08:22.939 --> 00:08:26.939 We pray for those who mourn the passing of loved ones. 00:08:26.939 --> 00:08:30.939 We pray that you would grant them your comfort, your consolation. 00:08:30.939 --> 00:08:34.940 And we pray for your guidance for them, for your strengthening of them. 00:08:34.940 --> 00:08:40.940 Help them, we pray, to face the issues of living without loved ones. 00:08:40.940 --> 00:08:49.940 Especially, Lord, when we find that so often in life we have unexpected developments, even in the passing of loved ones. 00:08:49.940 --> 00:08:54.940 And we pray that you would bless all those who are tonight in such situations. 00:08:54.940 --> 00:09:02.940 We pray your blessing, too, for all that we, Lord, know of in our own midst, as difficulties in our community. 00:09:03.940 --> 00:09:06.940 Those who wrestle with addictions of various kinds. 00:09:06.940 --> 00:09:08.940 And those who seek to help them. 00:09:08.940 --> 00:09:12.940 Those who have loneliness to contend with day by day. 00:09:12.940 --> 00:09:14.940 Remember them, we pray. 00:09:14.940 --> 00:09:19.940 And grant to them that they may know your own company and your own fellowship. 00:09:19.940 --> 00:09:24.940 For that is above all what we prize in this life, O Lord, by way of companionship. 00:09:24.940 --> 00:09:26.940 To have the Lord with us. 00:09:26.940 --> 00:09:31.940 And to know that the Lord is indeed in our hearts and in our homes. 00:09:31.940 --> 00:09:33.940 In all aspects of our life. 00:09:33.940 --> 00:09:39.940 We pray your blessing on all who go out with the gospel to various parts of the world. 00:09:39.940 --> 00:09:42.940 We pray that you would remember her own Muriel. 00:09:42.940 --> 00:09:45.940 As she continues in Cambodia to serve you. 00:09:45.940 --> 00:09:50.940 Be with her there and grant her continued safety and continued blessing on her work. 00:09:50.940 --> 00:09:54.940 Remember the work of SGA, especially in these difficult times. 00:09:54.940 --> 00:09:57.940 In Central Europe, Ukraine especially. 00:09:57.940 --> 00:10:00.940 Grant them your continued blessing and provision for them. 00:10:00.940 --> 00:10:05.940 Oh Lord, we thank you for the account recently given to us by them. 00:10:05.940 --> 00:10:09.940 That they see further blessing despite the difficulties. 00:10:09.940 --> 00:10:15.940 And even increased blessing in places despite the challenges they face. 00:10:15.940 --> 00:10:18.940 Continue, Lord, we pray to provide for them. 00:10:18.940 --> 00:10:21.940 And all who witness to the Jewish people. 00:10:21.940 --> 00:10:25.940 All who witness to Muslim people in different parts of the world. 00:10:25.940 --> 00:10:29.940 Oh gracious one, we're so conscious of tensions. 00:10:29.940 --> 00:10:32.940 And of violence and conflict. 00:10:32.940 --> 00:10:33.940 Even between such people. 00:10:33.940 --> 00:10:36.940 And we pray for days of peace. 00:10:36.940 --> 00:10:40.940 We pray that you would come and show us your power once again. 00:10:40.940 --> 00:10:42.940 In the advancement of your kingdom. 00:10:42.940 --> 00:10:48.940 And in the love of Christ being shown amongst so many people throughout the world. 00:10:48.940 --> 00:10:53.940 Remember us then now we pray as we continue here before you. 00:10:53.940 --> 00:10:58.940 Grant us your blessing as we seek your word, Lord, to be once again placed in our hearts. 00:10:58.940 --> 00:11:01.940 By the power of your spirit. 00:11:01.940 --> 00:11:04.940 And help us in all of these aspects of our worship. 00:11:04.940 --> 00:11:09.940 To give glory and honor and praise to your glorious majestic name. 00:11:09.940 --> 00:11:11.940 We pray in Jesus name. 00:11:11.940 --> 00:11:12.940 Amen. 00:11:12.940 --> 00:11:16.940 We'll sing once again to God's praise. 00:11:16.940 --> 00:11:18.940 This time is Psalm 3. 00:11:18.940 --> 00:11:21.940 Psalm number 3 in the Sing Psalms version. 00:11:21.940 --> 00:11:23.940 That's on page 3. 00:11:23.940 --> 00:11:30.940 We're singing verses 1 to 6. 00:11:30.940 --> 00:11:33.940 The tune is Finart. 00:11:33.940 --> 00:11:36.940 Oh Lord, how many are my foes. 00:11:36.940 --> 00:11:38.940 How many up against me rise. 00:11:38.940 --> 00:11:43.940 They all are saying now to me, in vain, he on his God relies. 00:11:43.940 --> 00:11:45.940 But you are my protector, Lord. 00:11:45.940 --> 00:11:48.940 You are a shield around me spread. 00:11:48.940 --> 00:11:50.940 My glory comes from you alone. 00:11:50.940 --> 00:11:53.940 The one who raises up my head. 00:11:53.940 --> 00:11:58.940 When to the Lord I lift my voice in face of those who hate me still. 00:11:58.940 --> 00:12:03.940 The Lord will hear my cry to him and answer from his holy hill. 00:12:03.940 --> 00:12:06.940 I settle down and sleep in peace. 00:12:06.940 --> 00:12:09.940 I wake in God's upholding hand. 00:12:09.940 --> 00:12:16.940 I will not fear ten thousand foes whose circling round against me stand. 00:12:16.940 --> 00:12:20.940 Difficult to sleep on a battlefield, isn't it? 00:12:20.940 --> 00:12:25.940 Yet in the Christian battle, in the various conflicts of the Christian life, 00:12:25.940 --> 00:12:31.940 we find the psalmist so often pointing us to the place of peace in the Lord, 00:12:31.940 --> 00:12:35.940 where here he calls upon the Lord as his shield, his protector, 00:12:35.940 --> 00:12:39.940 the one who gives him the raising up of his head in victory. 00:12:39.940 --> 00:12:45.940 And we sing these verses knowing that the Lord has already given us that in Jesus Christ, 00:12:45.940 --> 00:12:50.940 that we come to share in that when we come to place our life in his hands. 00:12:50.940 --> 00:12:55.940 Oh Lord, how many are my foes. How many up against me rise. 00:12:55.940 --> 00:13:01.940 May Allah say in the hour of me rise. 00:13:01.940 --> 00:13:02.940 And may Allah say in the hour of me. 00:13:02.940 --> 00:13:03.940 And may he on his love. 00:13:03.940 --> 00:13:04.940 May Allah say in the hour of me. 00:13:04.940 --> 00:13:05.940 And may he on his love. 00:13:05.940 --> 00:13:09.940 May Allah say in the hour of me. 00:13:09.940 --> 00:13:14.940 But you are my, 00:13:14.940 --> 00:13:18.940 How many up against me rise. 00:13:18.940 --> 00:13:19.940 How many up against me rise. 00:13:19.940 --> 00:13:24.940 May Allah say in the hour of me. 00:13:24.940 --> 00:13:30.940 And may he on his love. 00:13:30.940 --> 00:13:35.940 May Allah say in the hour of me. 00:13:35.940 --> 00:13:44.940 But you are my protector, Lord. 00:13:44.940 --> 00:13:52.940 You have a shield around me, say. 00:13:52.940 --> 00:14:01.940 My glory comes from you alone, 00:14:01.940 --> 00:14:10.940 The one who raises up my head. 00:14:10.940 --> 00:14:19.940 When to the Lord I lift my voice, 00:14:19.940 --> 00:14:28.940 In face of those who hate me still, 00:14:28.940 --> 00:14:36.940 The Lord will hear my guide to him, 00:14:36.940 --> 00:14:46.940 And answer from his glory. 00:14:46.940 --> 00:14:54.940 I settle down and sleep in peace. 00:14:54.940 --> 00:15:03.940 I wake in God's upholding hand. 00:15:03.940 --> 00:15:11.940 I will not fear ten thousand holes, 00:15:11.940 --> 00:15:19.940 Who serve the man against his hand. 00:15:19.940 --> 00:15:24.940 Now let's turn to read God's word. 00:15:24.940 --> 00:15:27.940 Our reading tonight is from the book of Genesis. 00:15:27.940 --> 00:15:30.940 The book of Genesis and chapter 45. 00:15:30.940 --> 00:15:32.940 At verse 16. 00:15:32.940 --> 00:15:36.940 And we'll read into the first part of chapter 46. 00:15:36.940 --> 00:15:38.940 Down as far as verse 7. 00:15:38.940 --> 00:15:45.940 So that's Genesis chapter 45. 00:15:45.940 --> 00:15:46.940 From verse 16. 00:15:46.940 --> 00:15:51.940 This is when Joseph's brothers had arrived in Egypt. 00:15:51.940 --> 00:15:55.940 The report was given in Pharaoh's house that they had arrived. 00:15:55.940 --> 00:15:59.940 And so we read from that point as Pharaoh speaks. 00:15:59.940 --> 00:16:02.940 And then on into the next chapter. 00:16:02.940 --> 00:16:04.940 So from verse 16. 00:16:04.940 --> 00:16:07.940 When the report was heard in Pharaoh's house, 00:16:07.940 --> 00:16:08.940 Joseph's brothers have come. 00:16:08.940 --> 00:16:11.940 It pleased Pharaoh and his servants. 00:16:11.940 --> 00:16:13.940 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, 00:16:13.940 --> 00:16:14.940 Say to your brothers, 00:16:14.940 --> 00:16:15.940 Do this. 00:16:15.940 --> 00:16:18.940 Load your beasts and go back to the land of Canaan. 00:16:18.940 --> 00:16:22.940 And take your father and your households and come to me. 00:16:22.940 --> 00:16:25.940 And I will give you the best of the land of Egypt. 00:16:25.940 --> 00:16:28.940 And you shall eat the fat of the land. 00:16:28.940 --> 00:16:31.940 And you, Joseph, are commanded to say, 00:16:31.940 --> 00:16:32.940 Do this. 00:16:32.940 --> 00:16:36.940 Take wagons from the land of Egypt for your little ones and for your wives. 00:16:36.940 --> 00:16:38.940 And bring your father and come. 00:16:38.940 --> 00:16:41.940 Have no concern for your goods. 00:16:41.940 --> 00:16:44.940 For the best of all the land of Egypt is yours. 00:16:44.940 --> 00:16:47.940 The sons of Israel did so. 00:16:47.940 --> 00:16:51.940 And Joseph gave them wagons according to the command of Pharaoh. 00:16:51.940 --> 00:16:53.940 And gave them provisions for the journey. 00:16:53.940 --> 00:16:56.940 To each and all of them he gave a change of clothes. 00:16:56.940 --> 00:17:00.940 But to Benjamin he gave three hundred shekels of silver. 00:17:00.940 --> 00:17:03.940 And five changes of clothes. 00:17:03.940 --> 00:17:05.940 To his father he sent as follows. 00:17:05.940 --> 00:17:08.940 Ten donkeys loaded with the good things of Egypt. 00:17:08.940 --> 00:17:14.940 And ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread and provision for his father on the journey. 00:17:14.940 --> 00:17:17.940 Then he sent his brothers away. 00:17:17.940 --> 00:17:19.940 And as they departed he said to them. 00:17:19.940 --> 00:17:22.940 Do not quarrel on the way. 00:17:22.940 --> 00:17:28.940 So they went up out of Egypt and came to the land of Canaan to their father Jacob. 00:17:28.940 --> 00:17:29.940 And they told him, 00:17:29.940 --> 00:17:31.940 Joseph is still alive. 00:17:31.940 --> 00:17:34.940 And he is ruler over all the land of Egypt. 00:17:34.940 --> 00:17:36.940 And his heart became numb. 00:17:36.940 --> 00:17:38.940 For he did not believe them. 00:17:38.940 --> 00:17:41.940 But when they told him all the words of Joseph. 00:17:41.940 --> 00:17:43.940 Which he had said to them. 00:17:43.940 --> 00:17:47.940 And when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him. 00:17:47.940 --> 00:17:50.940 The spirit of their father Jacob revived. 00:17:50.940 --> 00:17:52.940 And Israel said, 00:17:52.940 --> 00:17:53.940 It is enough. 00:17:53.940 --> 00:17:56.940 Joseph my son is still alive. 00:17:56.940 --> 00:17:59.940 I will go and see him before I die. 00:17:59.940 --> 00:18:01.940 So Israel took his journey. 00:18:01.940 --> 00:18:02.940 With all that he had. 00:18:02.940 --> 00:18:04.940 And came to Beersheba. 00:18:04.940 --> 00:18:07.940 And offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. 00:18:07.940 --> 00:18:10.940 And God spoke to Israel in visions of the night. 00:18:10.940 --> 00:18:11.940 And he said, 00:18:11.940 --> 00:18:13.940 Jacob, Jacob. 00:18:13.940 --> 00:18:14.940 And he said, 00:18:14.940 --> 00:18:15.940 Here am I. 00:18:15.940 --> 00:18:17.940 Then he said, 00:18:17.940 --> 00:18:19.940 I am God. 00:18:19.940 --> 00:18:20.940 The God of your father. 00:18:20.940 --> 00:18:23.940 Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt. 00:18:23.940 --> 00:18:26.940 For there I will make you into a great nation. 00:18:26.940 --> 00:18:29.940 I myself will go down with you to Egypt. 00:18:29.940 --> 00:18:32.940 And I will also bring you up again. 00:18:32.940 --> 00:18:35.940 And Joseph's hand shall close your eyes. 00:18:35.940 --> 00:18:38.940 Then Jacob set out from Beersheba. 00:18:38.940 --> 00:18:41.940 The sons of Israel carried Jacob their father. 00:18:41.940 --> 00:18:44.940 Their little ones and their wives in the wagons. 00:18:44.940 --> 00:18:46.940 That Pharaoh had sent to carry him. 00:18:46.940 --> 00:18:49.940 They also took their livestock and their goods. 00:18:49.940 --> 00:18:52.940 Which they had gained in the land of Canaan. 00:18:52.940 --> 00:18:56.940 And came into Egypt Jacob and all his offspring with him. 00:18:56.940 --> 00:18:58.940 His sons and his sons' sons with him. 00:18:58.940 --> 00:19:01.940 His daughters and his sons' daughters. 00:19:01.940 --> 00:19:06.940 All his offspring he brought with him into Egypt. 00:19:07.940 --> 00:19:08.940 Amen. 00:19:08.940 --> 00:19:12.940 May God again bless us as we read his precious word. 00:19:13.940 --> 00:19:15.940 We'll sing once again in Psalm 37. 00:19:15.940 --> 00:19:19.940 This time Psalm 37 on page 254. 00:19:19.940 --> 00:19:23.940 And the tune this time is Weatherby. 00:19:23.940 --> 00:19:26.940 Psalm 37 from verse 23. 00:19:26.940 --> 00:19:31.940 Down as far as verse 28. 00:19:31.940 --> 00:19:36.940 A good man's footsteps by the Lord are ordered aright. 00:19:36.940 --> 00:19:40.940 And in the way wherein he walks he greatly doth delight. 00:19:40.940 --> 00:19:43.940 Although he fall, yet shall he not be cast down utterly. 00:19:43.940 --> 00:19:48.940 Because the Lord with his own hand upholds him mightily. 00:19:48.940 --> 00:19:50.940 I have been young and now am old. 00:19:50.940 --> 00:19:53.940 Yet have I never seen the just man left. 00:19:53.940 --> 00:19:57.940 Nor that his seed for bread have beggars been. 00:19:57.940 --> 00:19:59.940 And so on down as far as verse 28. 00:19:59.940 --> 00:20:02.940 A good man's footsteps by the Lord. 00:20:02.940 --> 00:20:03.940 I have been young and now, but I am young and now. 00:20:03.940 --> 00:20:04.940 And so on down as far as verse 28. 00:20:04.940 --> 00:20:05.940 And the Lord is in the way. 00:20:05.940 --> 00:20:07.940 I have been young and now. 00:20:07.940 --> 00:20:08.940 And so on down as far as verse 28. 00:20:08.940 --> 00:20:09.940 And so on down as far as verse 28. 00:20:09.940 --> 00:20:25.940 And the words or whilst white are ordered air aright. 00:20:25.940 --> 00:20:42.940 And in the way where he walks, he greatly glad he lies. 00:20:42.940 --> 00:20:59.580 O glory, O yet shall he not be cast of lottery, 00:20:59.579 --> 00:21:16.579 Because the Lord with his own hand upholds him mightily. 00:21:16.579 --> 00:21:34.579 I have been young and never old, yet have I never seen 00:21:34.579 --> 00:21:51.579 The just one left, nor the ungecee, Forbred a beggar dream. 00:21:51.579 --> 00:22:09.579 He's never merciful and blessed, His seed is blessed before. 00:22:09.579 --> 00:22:26.579 Depart from evil and new good And dwell forevermore. 00:22:26.579 --> 00:22:43.579 For God loves judgment and his saints, Bleeds not in any case. 00:22:43.579 --> 00:23:00.579 They are death, ever but the Lord Shall lead the sinners with him. 00:23:03.579 --> 00:23:07.619 Well, if you turn with me now, please, to Genesis chapter 46. 00:23:07.619 --> 00:23:13.619 In Genesis 46, we're going to look at the first four verses of Genesis 46. 00:23:14.319 --> 00:23:15.759 Let's just read these verses again. 00:23:16.879 --> 00:23:18.959 So Israel, that's of course Jacob, 00:23:19.559 --> 00:23:22.579 He took his journey with all that he had and came to Beersheba 00:23:22.579 --> 00:23:26.219 And offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. 00:23:26.919 --> 00:23:29.959 And God spoke to Israel in visions of the night and said, 00:23:30.439 --> 00:23:31.279 Jacob, Jacob. 00:23:32.159 --> 00:23:33.379 And he said, Here am I. 00:23:34.059 --> 00:23:36.219 Then he said, I am God, the God of your father. 00:23:36.220 --> 00:23:38.620 Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, 00:23:38.759 --> 00:23:40.900 For there I will make you into a great nation. 00:23:41.860 --> 00:23:44.140 I myself will go down with you to Egypt, 00:23:44.440 --> 00:23:46.559 And I will also bring you up again. 00:23:47.500 --> 00:23:51.500 And Joseph's hand shall close your eyes. 00:23:56.299 --> 00:23:59.500 The fear of the future, to some extent at least, 00:23:59.620 --> 00:24:02.620 Is very common, I'm sure, to every human being, 00:24:03.019 --> 00:24:04.539 To some extent or other. 00:24:04.539 --> 00:24:08.059 It's a very natural part of our experience, 00:24:08.059 --> 00:24:10.039 To have some element of fear, 00:24:10.720 --> 00:24:12.240 As we look into the future. 00:24:12.339 --> 00:24:15.680 Especially when we consider certain possibilities. 00:24:16.019 --> 00:24:16.980 They may never happen, 00:24:17.099 --> 00:24:19.639 But they come to our minds as possibilities. 00:24:20.500 --> 00:24:23.740 But there are also things which you know are going to be inevitable, 00:24:24.740 --> 00:24:29.559 Which also may instill a sense of fear in our hearts about the future. 00:24:29.559 --> 00:24:31.720 For all of us as individuals. 00:24:31.720 --> 00:24:31.879 For all of us as individuals. 00:24:32.599 --> 00:24:33.599 Serious illness. 00:24:34.659 --> 00:24:36.200 The issue of death itself. 00:24:37.419 --> 00:24:38.099 Unemployment. 00:24:38.879 --> 00:24:41.059 For younger ones, the development of our career. 00:24:41.879 --> 00:24:43.240 Various other items like that, 00:24:43.259 --> 00:24:45.159 And many other items like that. 00:24:45.519 --> 00:24:48.720 As they form part of our daily experience in life, 00:24:49.240 --> 00:24:51.379 Can be a source of fear for us. 00:24:51.419 --> 00:24:53.119 As we look into a future, 00:24:53.119 --> 00:24:56.779 Which we ourselves actually cannot control. 00:24:57.199 --> 00:24:59.579 Which we ourselves cannot see clearly, 00:24:59.959 --> 00:25:01.159 At least most of the time. 00:25:02.039 --> 00:25:07.359 So the fear of the future is a natural element in our thinking. 00:25:08.019 --> 00:25:11.059 And that also applies to groups of people. 00:25:11.179 --> 00:25:14.119 It applies to congregations like yourselves. 00:25:14.119 --> 00:25:18.599 There are many things in the experiences of congregations, 00:25:18.699 --> 00:25:20.119 As congregations, 00:25:20.459 --> 00:25:23.539 That they may have some sense of foreboding, 00:25:23.719 --> 00:25:25.359 Or fear, or anxiety over. 00:25:25.939 --> 00:25:26.639 For example, 00:25:27.259 --> 00:25:30.939 A vacancy such as you yourselves are going to experience, 00:25:31.539 --> 00:25:32.639 Very shortly. 00:25:33.759 --> 00:25:34.399 And for me, 00:25:34.899 --> 00:25:36.659 Fear may actually be part of 00:25:36.659 --> 00:25:37.899 What looks, 00:25:38.099 --> 00:25:39.599 As I look ahead to retirement, 00:25:39.819 --> 00:25:41.619 Which I don't know anything about just now. 00:25:41.619 --> 00:25:44.279 Even though I've taken some soundings 00:25:44.279 --> 00:25:46.659 From some people who are already retired. 00:25:47.239 --> 00:25:49.019 But there are certain aspects of that, 00:25:49.119 --> 00:25:51.519 When it's something you're not being used to. 00:25:52.059 --> 00:25:53.119 There are aspects of that, 00:25:53.219 --> 00:25:55.639 That may instill some anxiety, 00:25:56.379 --> 00:25:57.259 Or doubts, 00:25:57.519 --> 00:26:00.919 Or even fear in one's mind. 00:26:02.599 --> 00:26:04.279 And it really means that 00:26:04.279 --> 00:26:06.059 Congregations, 00:26:06.399 --> 00:26:07.839 As well as individuals, 00:26:08.859 --> 00:26:09.919 Need from God, 00:26:09.920 --> 00:26:11.539 From time to time, 00:26:11.539 --> 00:26:12.539 From God, 00:26:13.140 --> 00:26:13.539 A reassurance, 00:26:15.000 --> 00:26:17.720 That everything is well in His hands. 00:26:18.700 --> 00:26:20.800 And that's what we're going to look at tonight. 00:26:20.940 --> 00:26:22.940 And we're going to try and apply this 00:26:22.940 --> 00:26:25.360 To the future, 00:26:25.519 --> 00:26:27.019 Whatever it may hold for us, 00:26:27.259 --> 00:26:28.300 Not to be afraid. 00:26:28.420 --> 00:26:29.220 We're giving it the title, 00:26:29.360 --> 00:26:30.779 Don't be afraid of the future. 00:26:31.320 --> 00:26:33.220 It's all in God's hands. 00:26:33.759 --> 00:26:34.720 And we're looking at it 00:26:34.720 --> 00:26:36.759 From the perspective of Jacob, 00:26:37.460 --> 00:26:39.200 And his meeting with God here, 00:26:39.200 --> 00:26:40.920 And what God said to him, 00:26:41.319 --> 00:26:42.860 As Jacob prepared to go, 00:26:42.860 --> 00:26:45.120 Down into the land of Egypt. 00:26:46.600 --> 00:26:49.019 Believers need reassurance, 00:26:49.019 --> 00:26:50.080 From time to time. 00:26:50.160 --> 00:26:51.080 We all need reassurance, 00:26:51.940 --> 00:26:53.140 And our great reassurance, 00:26:53.500 --> 00:26:55.600 Comes from God Himself, 00:26:55.779 --> 00:26:56.319 Primarily. 00:26:57.140 --> 00:26:58.840 That is the kind of reassurance, 00:26:59.279 --> 00:26:59.680 We require. 00:26:59.779 --> 00:27:00.960 Now that's not contrary, 00:27:01.420 --> 00:27:02.220 To faith. 00:27:02.220 --> 00:27:05.279 Just because somebody needs reassurance, 00:27:05.600 --> 00:27:07.759 Or comes to God with certain questions, 00:27:08.220 --> 00:27:09.740 About an unknown future, 00:27:09.819 --> 00:27:10.620 That doesn't mean, 00:27:10.720 --> 00:27:12.539 Even if there's fear accompanying it, 00:27:12.799 --> 00:27:14.180 And some doubt accompanying it, 00:27:14.180 --> 00:27:16.180 Doesn't mean it's not real faith. 00:27:16.880 --> 00:27:19.360 Faith needs to be assured. 00:27:19.839 --> 00:27:21.339 The believer needs to be assured, 00:27:21.440 --> 00:27:21.980 I should say. 00:27:22.339 --> 00:27:24.200 And that happens all the way through the Bible. 00:27:24.200 --> 00:27:26.880 You find people coming to Jesus Himself, 00:27:27.480 --> 00:27:29.840 With questions relating to the future, 00:27:29.940 --> 00:27:32.380 The disciples especially were anxious, 00:27:32.920 --> 00:27:35.920 About Jesus no longer being physically with them. 00:27:36.420 --> 00:27:38.180 He had told them that he had to go away, 00:27:38.480 --> 00:27:40.100 That it was expedient for them. 00:27:40.160 --> 00:27:40.539 They couldn't, 00:27:40.620 --> 00:27:40.840 Of course, 00:27:40.920 --> 00:27:42.920 Then understand that at the time. 00:27:43.279 --> 00:27:44.299 And so they came to him, 00:27:44.460 --> 00:27:46.460 With perplexed minds, 00:27:47.120 --> 00:27:48.559 And you'll find in John's gospel, 00:27:48.740 --> 00:27:50.100 Especially these great chapters, 00:27:50.099 --> 00:27:50.539 Verse 15, 00:27:50.659 --> 00:27:51.019 16, 00:27:51.659 --> 00:27:52.039 14, 00:27:52.219 --> 00:27:52.599 15, 00:27:52.779 --> 00:27:53.279 16, 00:27:53.459 --> 00:27:53.959 17, 00:27:54.899 --> 00:27:58.059 The way in which Jesus addressed that fear, 00:27:58.759 --> 00:27:59.859 And especially, 00:28:00.359 --> 00:28:02.439 Let not your hearts be troubled. 00:28:03.279 --> 00:28:04.559 You believe in God. 00:28:05.259 --> 00:28:07.419 You believe also in me. 00:28:09.179 --> 00:28:10.059 And here is Jacob, 00:28:10.639 --> 00:28:11.559 Leaving Egypt, 00:28:11.939 --> 00:28:12.199 Leaving, 00:28:12.419 --> 00:28:13.119 To go to Egypt, 00:28:13.240 --> 00:28:13.980 Leaving Canaan, 00:28:14.599 --> 00:28:16.759 And taking his journey with all that he had, 00:28:17.219 --> 00:28:18.599 On his way to Egypt, 00:28:18.599 --> 00:28:19.659 To go back to sea, 00:28:19.660 --> 00:28:21.440 To go down there to see Joseph, 00:28:22.000 --> 00:28:24.120 Who he thought for many years was dead. 00:28:25.120 --> 00:28:26.900 And here his heart revived again. 00:28:27.580 --> 00:28:29.560 It's hard to imagine just how he must have felt, 00:28:29.640 --> 00:28:30.960 When this news came to him, 00:28:31.620 --> 00:28:33.400 That Joseph was still alive. 00:28:33.480 --> 00:28:35.120 And not only was Joseph still alive, 00:28:35.580 --> 00:28:37.220 He was under Pharaoh, 00:28:37.300 --> 00:28:39.460 The most important man in Egypt. 00:28:39.840 --> 00:28:41.920 He was in charge of Egypt. 00:28:42.100 --> 00:28:43.560 He was a ruler in Egypt. 00:28:44.779 --> 00:28:45.960 And when it came to him, 00:28:46.440 --> 00:28:47.920 That this was indeed the case, 00:28:47.920 --> 00:28:49.600 When he saw the evidence for himself, 00:28:49.660 --> 00:28:52.700 The goods that Joseph had sent to him, 00:28:53.140 --> 00:28:55.120 The spirit of Jacob revived. 00:28:55.800 --> 00:28:56.320 And he said, 00:28:56.380 --> 00:28:56.900 It's enough. 00:28:57.600 --> 00:28:59.140 Joseph, my son, is still alive. 00:28:59.200 --> 00:29:02.259 I will go and see him before I die. 00:29:03.500 --> 00:29:05.580 And as he came to take his journey, 00:29:06.080 --> 00:29:07.680 God came to meet with him. 00:29:08.360 --> 00:29:10.519 And God spoke to him in visions of the night, 00:29:10.600 --> 00:29:10.980 And said, 00:29:11.560 --> 00:29:12.340 Jacob, Jacob. 00:29:12.400 --> 00:29:12.779 And he said, 00:29:12.840 --> 00:29:13.420 Here am I. 00:29:13.420 --> 00:29:13.940 And then he said, 00:29:14.060 --> 00:29:14.880 I am God, 00:29:15.300 --> 00:29:16.820 The God of your father. 00:29:17.720 --> 00:29:21.039 God came to address a very real fear 00:29:21.039 --> 00:29:22.900 In Jacob's mind, 00:29:22.960 --> 00:29:23.960 In Jacob's heart. 00:29:24.700 --> 00:29:27.460 What would be the point of trying to reassure him 00:29:27.460 --> 00:29:29.680 If there was no fear there to begin with? 00:29:29.680 --> 00:29:31.700 And it may well be that 00:29:31.700 --> 00:29:33.960 What had been passed on, 00:29:34.039 --> 00:29:34.980 Because we believe that, 00:29:35.440 --> 00:29:35.900 Of course, 00:29:36.140 --> 00:29:37.420 His father Isaac, 00:29:37.920 --> 00:29:39.279 And grandfather Abraham, 00:29:39.640 --> 00:29:41.680 Would have passed on much of what they themselves 00:29:41.680 --> 00:29:43.160 Had come to learn from God 00:29:43.160 --> 00:29:45.440 During the course of these long years. 00:29:45.519 --> 00:29:46.460 And one of the things that 00:29:46.460 --> 00:29:49.820 God revealed to Abraham 00:29:49.819 --> 00:29:51.099 Was that 00:29:51.099 --> 00:29:53.000 His descendants would be 00:29:53.000 --> 00:29:54.399 In Egypt, 00:29:54.559 --> 00:29:55.879 Would be in Egypt 00:29:55.879 --> 00:29:57.319 At a very difficult time. 00:29:57.879 --> 00:29:58.819 In chapter 15, 00:29:59.500 --> 00:30:02.240 You find God revealing this to Abraham. 00:30:03.019 --> 00:30:04.000 Know for certain 00:30:04.000 --> 00:30:05.299 That your offspring 00:30:05.299 --> 00:30:06.339 Will be sojourners 00:30:06.339 --> 00:30:07.859 In a land that is not theirs 00:30:07.859 --> 00:30:09.439 And will be servants 00:30:09.439 --> 00:30:11.200 By which he meant slaves there 00:30:11.200 --> 00:30:12.759 And they will be afflicted 00:30:12.759 --> 00:30:14.500 For four hundred years. 00:30:15.200 --> 00:30:16.279 But I will bring judgment 00:30:16.279 --> 00:30:17.779 On that nation. 00:30:17.779 --> 00:30:18.859 It will appear that 00:30:18.859 --> 00:30:20.179 I'm sure that 00:30:20.179 --> 00:30:21.559 That was passed on to 00:30:21.559 --> 00:30:22.899 His son Isaac 00:30:22.899 --> 00:30:24.199 And then on to his son 00:30:24.199 --> 00:30:25.899 That he would pass on 00:30:25.899 --> 00:30:27.619 Orally these great teachings 00:30:27.619 --> 00:30:28.199 From God 00:30:28.199 --> 00:30:29.059 That had come to them. 00:30:29.459 --> 00:30:31.519 And you can really understand 00:30:31.519 --> 00:30:33.240 Why there might be 00:30:33.240 --> 00:30:34.759 In Jacob's mind 00:30:34.759 --> 00:30:35.839 A certain anxiety. 00:30:36.259 --> 00:30:37.679 He had reasons to be anxious. 00:30:38.219 --> 00:30:39.359 Was this going to be something 00:30:39.359 --> 00:30:40.879 That enveloped him 00:30:40.879 --> 00:30:42.139 If he went down to Egypt? 00:30:42.459 --> 00:30:43.279 Was this going to be 00:30:43.279 --> 00:30:44.359 The beginning of troubles? 00:30:45.059 --> 00:30:46.519 Were the things that were revealed there 00:30:46.519 --> 00:30:47.139 To Abraham 00:30:47.139 --> 00:30:48.439 Going to start with him? 00:30:48.440 --> 00:30:49.960 Going down to Egypt? 00:30:50.759 --> 00:30:51.880 At that stage 00:30:51.880 --> 00:30:53.259 He wouldn't know. 00:30:54.460 --> 00:30:55.600 But here God comes 00:30:55.600 --> 00:30:57.700 To address his mind 00:30:57.700 --> 00:30:59.799 And address his anxiety. 00:31:00.480 --> 00:31:01.680 And notice how he calls him 00:31:01.680 --> 00:31:02.640 Jacob 00:31:02.640 --> 00:31:03.820 Jacob 00:31:03.820 --> 00:31:06.320 Personally 00:31:06.320 --> 00:31:07.920 He comes 00:31:07.920 --> 00:31:09.539 To this individual 00:31:09.539 --> 00:31:10.059 Jacob 00:31:10.059 --> 00:31:11.120 He's got all of these 00:31:11.120 --> 00:31:12.019 Other people with him 00:31:12.019 --> 00:31:13.339 But he's coming now 00:31:13.339 --> 00:31:14.819 Especially to him 00:31:14.819 --> 00:31:16.579 To address his 00:31:16.579 --> 00:31:18.220 Sense of anxiety 00:31:18.220 --> 00:31:20.000 As he's going down to Egypt 00:31:20.000 --> 00:31:21.299 With all of those people 00:31:21.299 --> 00:31:21.720 With him 00:31:21.720 --> 00:31:22.599 And all his goods. 00:31:23.400 --> 00:31:23.680 And he says 00:31:23.680 --> 00:31:24.180 Jacob 00:31:24.180 --> 00:31:25.539 Jacob 00:31:25.539 --> 00:31:27.379 You see Jacob 00:31:27.379 --> 00:31:28.819 Like ourselves 00:31:28.819 --> 00:31:31.180 Had a specific need 00:31:31.180 --> 00:31:32.019 At that time 00:31:32.019 --> 00:31:34.299 And God came to him 00:31:34.299 --> 00:31:35.779 Not in a general fashion 00:31:35.779 --> 00:31:37.079 But he came to him 00:31:37.079 --> 00:31:39.639 To address that specific need 00:31:39.639 --> 00:31:42.599 And to speak into that specific need 00:31:42.599 --> 00:31:45.119 To assure and to reassure Jacob 00:31:45.119 --> 00:31:47.259 That he need not be afraid 00:31:47.259 --> 00:31:51.059 And that very personal call 00:31:51.059 --> 00:31:51.779 Jacob 00:31:51.779 --> 00:31:52.599 Jacob 00:31:52.599 --> 00:31:53.879 Showed Jacob 00:31:53.879 --> 00:31:56.500 That God already knew everything about him 00:31:56.500 --> 00:31:58.500 And when you come to have 00:31:58.500 --> 00:31:59.680 Your own heart 00:31:59.680 --> 00:32:01.079 And it's anxiety 00:32:01.079 --> 00:32:02.200 Brought before God 00:32:02.200 --> 00:32:03.460 When you come before God 00:32:03.460 --> 00:32:04.720 And you receive 00:32:04.720 --> 00:32:05.819 From the Bible 00:32:05.819 --> 00:32:06.799 That reassurance 00:32:06.799 --> 00:32:07.579 That you're seeking 00:32:07.579 --> 00:32:08.440 At least you're praying 00:32:08.440 --> 00:32:09.720 That that assurance 00:32:09.720 --> 00:32:10.460 Or reassurance 00:32:10.460 --> 00:32:11.019 Would be your 00:32:11.019 --> 00:32:13.140 God doesn't go to somebody else with it 00:32:13.140 --> 00:32:14.819 God doesn't say 00:32:14.819 --> 00:32:16.079 Well I'll tell so and so 00:32:16.079 --> 00:32:16.880 I'll tell your minister 00:32:16.880 --> 00:32:18.279 And then he'll come and tell you 00:32:18.279 --> 00:32:19.180 Or I'll tell your elders 00:32:19.180 --> 00:32:20.319 It comes to yourself 00:32:20.319 --> 00:32:21.380 That's why you've got a Bible 00:32:21.380 --> 00:32:22.140 In your possession 00:32:22.140 --> 00:32:23.480 So that you'll hear God 00:32:23.480 --> 00:32:24.900 Speaking to you through it 00:32:24.900 --> 00:32:27.800 That's why it's such a wonderful privilege 00:32:27.800 --> 00:32:31.019 To have that particular word of God here 00:32:31.019 --> 00:32:33.360 And of course you find similarly 00:32:33.360 --> 00:32:37.700 When Jesus came to Peter 00:32:37.700 --> 00:32:39.560 And he said to him 00:32:39.560 --> 00:32:40.759 Simon, Simon 00:32:40.759 --> 00:32:41.480 Luke 22 00:32:41.480 --> 00:32:42.540 Simon, Simon 00:32:42.540 --> 00:32:45.519 Satan has desired to have you 00:32:45.519 --> 00:32:47.460 That he might sift you as wheat 00:32:47.460 --> 00:32:50.480 He meant his desire to have all of you disciples 00:32:50.480 --> 00:32:53.860 So that he might sift you like wheat 00:32:53.859 --> 00:32:55.240 Just scatter you 00:32:55.240 --> 00:32:57.379 Like you scatter wheat into the air 00:32:57.379 --> 00:32:58.500 To get rid of the dross 00:32:58.500 --> 00:33:00.379 He's desired to have you 00:33:00.379 --> 00:33:02.619 That's Jesus coming to Peter 00:33:02.619 --> 00:33:02.959 And saying 00:33:02.959 --> 00:33:04.059 Simon, Simon 00:33:04.059 --> 00:33:05.039 Individually 00:33:05.039 --> 00:33:05.919 You, personally 00:33:05.919 --> 00:33:07.359 I want to tell you this 00:33:07.359 --> 00:33:10.259 Satan has desired to have you 00:33:10.259 --> 00:33:13.359 But I have prayed for you 00:33:13.359 --> 00:33:16.319 I've prayed for you 00:33:16.319 --> 00:33:19.159 And today 00:33:19.159 --> 00:33:20.039 And tonight 00:33:20.039 --> 00:33:20.759 And always 00:33:20.759 --> 00:33:22.279 If we are Christ 00:33:22.279 --> 00:33:23.319 Then we are inside 00:33:23.319 --> 00:33:24.379 His intercession 00:33:24.379 --> 00:33:26.299 We are inside 00:33:26.299 --> 00:33:28.179 What he is setting before 00:33:28.179 --> 00:33:29.839 God the Father 00:33:29.839 --> 00:33:31.179 What he himself 00:33:31.179 --> 00:33:32.119 Is committed to 00:33:32.119 --> 00:33:33.019 To protect us 00:33:33.019 --> 00:33:33.720 And to keep us 00:33:33.720 --> 00:33:35.299 And to guide us 00:33:35.299 --> 00:33:36.619 Well here he says 00:33:36.619 --> 00:33:37.419 Jacob 00:33:37.419 --> 00:33:38.299 Jacob 00:33:38.299 --> 00:33:40.839 And Jacob 00:33:40.839 --> 00:33:42.339 Responds here 00:33:42.339 --> 00:33:43.220 Am I 00:33:43.220 --> 00:33:46.640 That brings us really to the crux of our study this evening 00:33:46.640 --> 00:33:48.680 Where Jacob 00:33:48.680 --> 00:33:50.180 Hears the voice of God 00:33:50.180 --> 00:33:50.620 And said 00:33:50.620 --> 00:33:53.640 I am God 00:33:53.640 --> 00:33:56.360 I am God 00:33:56.360 --> 00:33:58.160 Now you can pause there 00:33:58.160 --> 00:33:59.759 Because these words themselves 00:33:59.759 --> 00:34:00.779 Are really special 00:34:00.779 --> 00:34:01.680 And very important 00:34:01.680 --> 00:34:02.839 And very powerful 00:34:02.839 --> 00:34:04.440 Because what God is saying is 00:34:04.440 --> 00:34:06.500 This is the fundamental point 00:34:06.500 --> 00:34:07.680 That you have to remember 00:34:07.680 --> 00:34:09.099 This is what you must have 00:34:09.099 --> 00:34:10.820 Underlying all your thoughts 00:34:10.820 --> 00:34:11.280 Jacob 00:34:11.280 --> 00:34:13.680 Whatever lies in the future for you 00:34:13.680 --> 00:34:15.420 Never depart in your mind 00:34:15.420 --> 00:34:16.620 From this great fact 00:34:16.620 --> 00:34:18.240 I am God 00:34:18.240 --> 00:34:20.300 And the word God there in Hebrew 00:34:20.300 --> 00:34:21.540 Is the word El 00:34:21.540 --> 00:34:23.640 Which you find attached to many Hebrew names 00:34:23.640 --> 00:34:24.540 Elijah 00:34:24.540 --> 00:34:25.500 Elusha 00:34:25.500 --> 00:34:27.460 All of these names beginning with El 00:34:27.460 --> 00:34:29.600 El is the name for God 00:34:29.600 --> 00:34:31.420 And it particularly in Hebrew 00:34:31.420 --> 00:34:33.220 That shortened form 00:34:33.220 --> 00:34:34.260 Means 00:34:34.260 --> 00:34:36.260 God Almighty 00:34:36.260 --> 00:34:38.920 It has an emphasis on God's 00:34:38.920 --> 00:34:39.980 Almightyness 00:34:39.980 --> 00:34:41.320 On God's power 00:34:41.320 --> 00:34:42.420 On God's ability 00:34:42.420 --> 00:34:44.860 That limitless 00:34:44.860 --> 00:34:46.659 Eternal 00:34:46.659 --> 00:34:48.860 Ever unchanging 00:34:48.860 --> 00:34:50.420 Ability and power 00:34:50.420 --> 00:34:51.139 Of God 00:34:51.139 --> 00:34:52.280 And there is this 00:34:52.280 --> 00:34:53.780 Jacob hearing God 00:34:53.780 --> 00:34:54.480 Saying to him 00:34:54.480 --> 00:34:56.639 I am 00:34:56.639 --> 00:34:57.860 God 00:34:57.860 --> 00:35:01.000 I am God 00:35:01.000 --> 00:35:06.079 The mighty God 00:35:06.079 --> 00:35:09.739 The omnipotent God 00:35:09.739 --> 00:35:09.759 The omnipotent God 00:35:09.759 --> 00:35:12.219 That's who I am 00:35:12.219 --> 00:35:12.599 He's saying 00:35:12.599 --> 00:35:13.699 Why is he saying this 00:35:13.699 --> 00:35:14.579 To Jacob 00:35:14.579 --> 00:35:15.960 Why is that his introduction 00:35:15.960 --> 00:35:17.940 Because he's going on to say 00:35:17.940 --> 00:35:19.420 What that means 00:35:19.420 --> 00:35:20.559 And it's working out 00:35:20.559 --> 00:35:21.840 In the future of 00:35:21.840 --> 00:35:22.319 Of 00:35:22.319 --> 00:35:23.739 Of Jacob 00:35:23.739 --> 00:35:25.579 As he will go down to Egypt 00:35:25.579 --> 00:35:26.900 Spend some time there 00:35:26.900 --> 00:35:28.239 And experience things there 00:35:28.239 --> 00:35:29.739 I am 00:35:29.739 --> 00:35:30.819 God 00:35:30.819 --> 00:35:31.400 I am 00:35:31.400 --> 00:35:32.000 El 00:35:32.000 --> 00:35:33.659 A psalm we sang together 00:35:33.659 --> 00:35:34.360 Psalm 3 00:35:34.360 --> 00:35:37.579 Brings similar matters 00:35:37.579 --> 00:35:38.159 Before us 00:35:38.159 --> 00:35:38.739 The psalmist 00:35:38.739 --> 00:35:40.440 As we sang there 00:35:40.440 --> 00:35:41.179 Really saying 00:35:41.179 --> 00:35:42.659 In his 00:35:42.659 --> 00:35:44.619 His prayer to God 00:35:44.619 --> 00:35:45.099 He is saying 00:35:45.099 --> 00:35:46.179 Lord how many 00:35:46.179 --> 00:35:47.800 Are my foes 00:35:47.800 --> 00:35:49.079 Many are rising up 00:35:49.079 --> 00:35:49.679 Against me 00:35:49.679 --> 00:35:51.199 Many are saying 00:35:51.199 --> 00:35:52.159 Of my soul 00:35:52.159 --> 00:35:53.760 There is no salvation 00:35:53.760 --> 00:35:54.480 For him 00:35:54.480 --> 00:35:55.420 In God 00:35:55.420 --> 00:35:56.360 But 00:35:56.360 --> 00:35:57.320 You 00:35:57.320 --> 00:35:58.420 You oh Lord 00:35:58.420 --> 00:35:59.900 Are a shield 00:35:59.900 --> 00:36:00.539 About me 00:36:00.539 --> 00:36:01.620 My glory 00:36:01.620 --> 00:36:02.680 And the oblifter 00:36:02.680 --> 00:36:03.280 Of my head 00:36:03.280 --> 00:36:04.200 You know it doesn't really 00:36:04.200 --> 00:36:06.080 Matter in a sense 00:36:06.080 --> 00:36:07.019 To any 00:36:07.019 --> 00:36:08.140 Great extent 00:36:08.140 --> 00:36:09.780 What somebody says to you 00:36:09.780 --> 00:36:10.640 What somebody's 00:36:10.640 --> 00:36:11.700 Opposition to you 00:36:11.700 --> 00:36:12.220 Might be 00:36:12.220 --> 00:36:13.500 What anxieties 00:36:13.500 --> 00:36:14.660 May come into your mind 00:36:14.660 --> 00:36:15.640 And whatever source 00:36:15.640 --> 00:36:16.660 They may be from 00:36:16.660 --> 00:36:18.500 What you really want to hear 00:36:18.500 --> 00:36:19.380 Addressing 00:36:19.380 --> 00:36:20.260 That is God 00:36:20.260 --> 00:36:20.860 Saying to you 00:36:20.860 --> 00:36:21.880 And God assuring you 00:36:21.880 --> 00:36:23.900 I am God 00:36:23.900 --> 00:36:26.180 I am ill 00:36:26.179 --> 00:36:27.679 I am the almighty one 00:36:27.679 --> 00:36:28.980 What he's effectively 00:36:28.980 --> 00:36:29.519 Saying 00:36:29.519 --> 00:36:30.619 To 00:36:30.619 --> 00:36:32.019 To Jacob here is 00:36:32.019 --> 00:36:33.059 I am God 00:36:33.059 --> 00:36:33.879 You're going to go down 00:36:33.879 --> 00:36:34.559 To Egypt 00:36:34.559 --> 00:36:35.859 But I'm the master 00:36:35.859 --> 00:36:36.500 Of Egypt 00:36:36.500 --> 00:36:38.319 Egypt is in my hand 00:36:38.319 --> 00:36:39.719 Just as Canaan is 00:36:39.719 --> 00:36:40.980 I'm the boss 00:36:40.980 --> 00:36:42.019 When it comes to Egypt 00:36:42.019 --> 00:36:42.859 Not Pharaoh 00:36:42.859 --> 00:36:44.839 So don't be afraid 00:36:44.839 --> 00:36:45.879 To go down to Egypt 00:36:45.879 --> 00:36:47.480 I am God 00:36:47.480 --> 00:36:48.399 Not Pharaoh 00:36:48.399 --> 00:36:49.879 Not the Egyptians 00:36:49.879 --> 00:36:52.179 I am God 00:36:52.179 --> 00:36:55.579 You know in 1 Kings 00:36:55.579 --> 00:36:57.239 In chapter 17 00:36:57.239 --> 00:36:58.960 Remember that incident 00:36:58.960 --> 00:36:59.659 With Elijah 00:36:59.659 --> 00:37:01.159 Where Elijah was 00:37:01.159 --> 00:37:01.799 At the brook 00:37:01.799 --> 00:37:02.659 Kerith 00:37:02.659 --> 00:37:04.239 He was being fed 00:37:04.239 --> 00:37:04.500 There 00:37:04.500 --> 00:37:05.460 Ravens brought him 00:37:05.460 --> 00:37:06.519 Food 00:37:06.519 --> 00:37:07.659 And then God 00:37:07.659 --> 00:37:08.380 Came to him 00:37:08.380 --> 00:37:09.779 And he said to him 00:37:09.779 --> 00:37:11.019 Get up from here 00:37:11.019 --> 00:37:13.079 And go to Zarephath 00:37:13.079 --> 00:37:15.039 A city in Sidon 00:37:15.039 --> 00:37:17.199 For I have commanded 00:37:17.199 --> 00:37:19.199 A widow woman there 00:37:19.199 --> 00:37:20.500 To feed you 00:37:20.500 --> 00:37:21.579 To look after you 00:37:21.579 --> 00:37:23.400 Just think about that 00:37:23.400 --> 00:37:24.940 Here is Elijah 00:37:24.940 --> 00:37:26.440 By the brook 00:37:26.440 --> 00:37:26.900 Kerith 00:37:26.900 --> 00:37:27.740 Being cared for 00:37:27.740 --> 00:37:28.360 By God 00:37:28.360 --> 00:37:29.740 Through aspects 00:37:29.740 --> 00:37:31.019 Of the creation itself 00:37:31.019 --> 00:37:32.200 Of the natural world 00:37:32.200 --> 00:37:33.460 And here is God 00:37:33.460 --> 00:37:34.000 Saying to him 00:37:34.000 --> 00:37:35.539 Get up from here 00:37:35.539 --> 00:37:36.260 You need to move 00:37:36.260 --> 00:37:36.720 From here 00:37:36.720 --> 00:37:37.139 You need to go 00:37:37.139 --> 00:37:38.059 To Zarephath 00:37:38.059 --> 00:37:40.160 And what are you 00:37:40.160 --> 00:37:40.559 Going to find 00:37:40.559 --> 00:37:41.480 In Zarephath 00:37:41.480 --> 00:37:42.860 Elijah 00:37:42.860 --> 00:37:43.740 You're going to find 00:37:43.740 --> 00:37:44.539 A woman 00:37:44.539 --> 00:37:46.160 Already prepared 00:37:46.160 --> 00:37:47.099 By God 00:37:47.099 --> 00:37:48.900 To look after you 00:37:48.900 --> 00:37:50.420 You know 00:37:50.420 --> 00:37:50.920 In other words 00:37:50.920 --> 00:37:52.380 Wherever you go 00:37:52.380 --> 00:37:53.000 In life 00:37:53.000 --> 00:37:54.360 If God is your guide 00:37:54.360 --> 00:37:55.599 If God is your God 00:37:55.599 --> 00:37:56.960 Wherever you go 00:37:56.960 --> 00:37:57.660 In life 00:37:57.660 --> 00:37:58.660 If this mighty 00:37:58.660 --> 00:38:00.500 Ale is on your side 00:38:00.500 --> 00:38:02.300 If this God 00:38:02.300 --> 00:38:03.440 Who introduces himself 00:38:03.440 --> 00:38:03.940 And says 00:38:03.940 --> 00:38:05.079 I am God 00:38:05.079 --> 00:38:06.340 You can be sure 00:38:06.340 --> 00:38:07.380 Not only is he 00:38:07.380 --> 00:38:08.039 Looking after you 00:38:08.039 --> 00:38:08.880 Where you are 00:38:08.880 --> 00:38:10.180 But he's going 00:38:10.180 --> 00:38:10.920 To be ahead of you 00:38:10.920 --> 00:38:11.780 Wherever you go 00:38:11.780 --> 00:38:13.180 And he's going 00:38:13.180 --> 00:38:14.000 To make preparation 00:38:14.000 --> 00:38:14.639 For you 00:38:14.639 --> 00:38:16.860 As he sees your need 00:38:16.860 --> 00:38:18.660 As he sees fit 00:38:18.659 --> 00:38:20.319 And so he's saying 00:38:20.319 --> 00:38:21.159 Don't be afraid 00:38:21.159 --> 00:38:22.779 Because I 00:38:22.779 --> 00:38:24.219 Am God 00:38:24.219 --> 00:38:28.039 What is making you 00:38:28.039 --> 00:38:29.059 Anxious tonight 00:38:29.059 --> 00:38:32.119 Where is the anxiety 00:38:32.119 --> 00:38:32.839 In your heart 00:38:32.839 --> 00:38:33.679 Coming from 00:38:33.679 --> 00:38:35.980 Is it something 00:38:35.980 --> 00:38:36.879 In your own life 00:38:36.879 --> 00:38:37.399 Personally 00:38:37.399 --> 00:38:39.379 Is it something 00:38:39.379 --> 00:38:40.440 Happening in the world 00:38:40.440 --> 00:38:41.440 Or in our community 00:38:41.440 --> 00:38:43.079 Or in your family 00:38:43.079 --> 00:38:45.379 Or in your neighborhood 00:38:45.379 --> 00:38:47.019 That brings you 00:38:47.019 --> 00:38:47.859 That anxiety 00:38:47.860 --> 00:38:50.220 Is it a loved one 00:38:50.220 --> 00:38:51.980 That's a source 00:38:51.980 --> 00:38:52.620 Of anxiety 00:38:52.620 --> 00:38:53.360 To you 00:38:53.360 --> 00:38:55.660 Well here is God 00:38:55.660 --> 00:38:56.500 Saying to you 00:38:56.500 --> 00:38:57.579 I 00:38:57.579 --> 00:38:59.480 Am God 00:38:59.480 --> 00:39:01.900 It's all within 00:39:01.900 --> 00:39:03.360 Who I am 00:39:03.360 --> 00:39:03.840 As God 00:39:03.840 --> 00:39:04.720 And what I am 00:39:04.720 --> 00:39:06.180 And the fact 00:39:06.180 --> 00:39:07.380 That I am God 00:39:07.380 --> 00:39:08.720 Means that 00:39:08.720 --> 00:39:09.320 In your 00:39:09.320 --> 00:39:10.220 Particular 00:39:10.220 --> 00:39:11.280 Personal 00:39:11.280 --> 00:39:12.519 Circumstances 00:39:12.519 --> 00:39:14.880 All that I am 00:39:14.880 --> 00:39:16.699 Can be directed 00:39:16.699 --> 00:39:17.820 To look after you 00:39:17.820 --> 00:39:19.860 To guide you 00:39:19.860 --> 00:39:22.019 To comfort you 00:39:22.019 --> 00:39:23.840 To assure you 00:39:23.840 --> 00:39:25.099 To bless you 00:39:25.099 --> 00:39:27.599 You know 00:39:27.599 --> 00:39:28.440 God being with 00:39:28.440 --> 00:39:28.980 His people 00:39:28.980 --> 00:39:31.119 Is a great truth 00:39:31.119 --> 00:39:32.000 For us to actually 00:39:32.000 --> 00:39:33.119 Have comfort from 00:39:33.119 --> 00:39:34.920 But not only 00:39:34.920 --> 00:39:35.800 Is it the fact 00:39:35.800 --> 00:39:36.820 That God 00:39:36.820 --> 00:39:37.679 Is with us 00:39:37.679 --> 00:39:38.219 We'll see more 00:39:38.219 --> 00:39:38.980 Of that in a minute 00:39:38.980 --> 00:39:40.599 But there is also 00:39:40.599 --> 00:39:41.300 The fact that 00:39:41.300 --> 00:39:42.420 God actually 00:39:42.420 --> 00:39:44.219 Is always ahead of us 00:39:44.219 --> 00:39:45.579 Always 00:39:45.579 --> 00:39:46.820 Ahead of you 00:39:46.820 --> 00:39:48.940 You never have to 00:39:48.940 --> 00:39:50.019 Have God 00:39:50.019 --> 00:39:51.079 Catch up with you 00:39:51.079 --> 00:39:52.519 But sometimes 00:39:52.519 --> 00:39:53.519 We have to catch up 00:39:53.519 --> 00:39:54.079 With God 00:39:54.079 --> 00:39:55.820 And come to realize 00:39:55.820 --> 00:39:56.639 Well yes 00:39:56.639 --> 00:39:58.000 That preparation 00:39:58.000 --> 00:39:59.039 Has been made for me 00:39:59.039 --> 00:40:00.800 It's just like God said 00:40:00.800 --> 00:40:02.780 I 00:40:02.780 --> 00:40:04.079 Am God 00:40:04.079 --> 00:40:05.019 But then he went on 00:40:05.019 --> 00:40:05.840 To say I am God 00:40:05.840 --> 00:40:07.820 The God of your father 00:40:07.820 --> 00:40:09.079 He didn't just 00:40:09.079 --> 00:40:09.980 Introduce himself 00:40:09.980 --> 00:40:10.680 As God 00:40:10.680 --> 00:40:11.579 The mighty one 00:40:11.579 --> 00:40:13.240 He added to that 00:40:13.240 --> 00:40:14.340 I am the God 00:40:14.340 --> 00:40:14.980 Of your father 00:40:14.980 --> 00:40:16.760 I'm your covenant God 00:40:16.760 --> 00:40:18.340 I'm the God 00:40:18.340 --> 00:40:18.940 Who has entered 00:40:18.940 --> 00:40:19.700 Into covenant 00:40:19.700 --> 00:40:20.600 With your father 00:40:20.600 --> 00:40:22.940 Your grandfather 00:40:22.940 --> 00:40:25.039 And others before them 00:40:25.039 --> 00:40:26.900 And that covenant 00:40:26.900 --> 00:40:28.260 Is a covenant 00:40:28.260 --> 00:40:29.120 To which God 00:40:29.120 --> 00:40:29.780 Is committed 00:40:29.780 --> 00:40:30.380 A covenant 00:40:30.380 --> 00:40:31.559 Which would involve 00:40:31.559 --> 00:40:32.480 Which involves 00:40:32.480 --> 00:40:33.519 So much blessing 00:40:33.519 --> 00:40:35.260 So many assurances 00:40:35.260 --> 00:40:36.800 And as we said earlier 00:40:36.800 --> 00:40:37.720 All that would have been 00:40:37.720 --> 00:40:38.760 Passed on to Jacob 00:40:38.760 --> 00:40:40.020 From his father Isaac 00:40:40.020 --> 00:40:42.200 And grandfather Abraham 00:40:42.200 --> 00:40:43.100 That this God 00:40:43.100 --> 00:40:43.900 Was a God 00:40:43.900 --> 00:40:44.820 Of covenant 00:40:44.820 --> 00:40:46.080 And covenant blessings 00:40:46.080 --> 00:40:47.800 And covenant mercies 00:40:47.800 --> 00:40:48.520 And covenant 00:40:48.520 --> 00:40:50.300 Privileges 00:40:50.300 --> 00:40:52.200 Abraham 00:40:52.200 --> 00:40:52.720 You remember 00:40:52.720 --> 00:40:54.340 Himself went down 00:40:54.340 --> 00:40:54.940 To Egypt 00:40:54.940 --> 00:40:56.740 And he was afraid 00:40:56.740 --> 00:40:58.720 He was afraid 00:40:58.720 --> 00:41:00.140 That the Egyptians 00:41:00.140 --> 00:41:01.640 Would see that 00:41:01.640 --> 00:41:02.420 Because his wife 00:41:02.420 --> 00:41:03.480 Was very beautiful 00:41:03.480 --> 00:41:04.560 Sarai 00:41:04.559 --> 00:41:06.239 They would take her 00:41:06.239 --> 00:41:07.340 And something would 00:41:07.340 --> 00:41:08.039 Happen to him 00:41:08.039 --> 00:41:10.259 Perhaps even be killed 00:41:10.259 --> 00:41:12.159 And so he 00:41:12.159 --> 00:41:13.480 Made a pact 00:41:13.480 --> 00:41:14.259 With Sarai 00:41:14.259 --> 00:41:15.460 And said 00:41:15.460 --> 00:41:16.420 Don't say that 00:41:16.420 --> 00:41:17.460 You're my wife 00:41:17.460 --> 00:41:17.920 Tell them 00:41:17.920 --> 00:41:18.960 You're my sister 00:41:18.960 --> 00:41:20.759 That came out 00:41:20.759 --> 00:41:21.440 Of fear 00:41:21.440 --> 00:41:24.320 An unneeded fear 00:41:24.320 --> 00:41:25.480 On the part 00:41:25.480 --> 00:41:27.320 Of Abraham 00:41:27.320 --> 00:41:28.980 And it didn't work 00:41:28.980 --> 00:41:29.740 Well for him 00:41:29.740 --> 00:41:31.300 Never does 00:41:31.300 --> 00:41:32.500 When we pass 00:41:32.500 --> 00:41:33.080 Something off 00:41:33.080 --> 00:41:33.660 As untruth 00:41:33.660 --> 00:41:34.580 Or even as a 00:41:34.580 --> 00:41:35.160 Half truth 00:41:35.160 --> 00:41:35.980 As it was then 00:41:35.980 --> 00:41:36.559 He didn't tell 00:41:36.559 --> 00:41:37.360 The whole truth 00:41:37.360 --> 00:41:39.780 And so that fear 00:41:39.780 --> 00:41:41.160 That was in Abraham 00:41:41.160 --> 00:41:42.320 Some of that 00:41:42.320 --> 00:41:42.860 Might have been 00:41:42.860 --> 00:41:43.820 Here in 00:41:43.820 --> 00:41:45.280 Jacob's heart 00:41:45.280 --> 00:41:45.620 As well 00:41:45.620 --> 00:41:46.120 As we said 00:41:46.120 --> 00:41:46.740 The prospect 00:41:46.740 --> 00:41:47.380 Of going down 00:41:47.380 --> 00:41:48.000 To Egypt 00:41:48.000 --> 00:41:49.180 Especially the prospect 00:41:49.180 --> 00:41:50.039 As we said earlier 00:41:50.039 --> 00:41:51.019 That maybe that 00:41:51.019 --> 00:41:51.820 Would involve him 00:41:51.820 --> 00:41:52.980 In what had been 00:41:52.980 --> 00:41:54.100 Revealed to Abraham 00:41:54.100 --> 00:41:54.720 Would happen 00:41:54.720 --> 00:41:55.600 To his descendants 00:41:55.599 --> 00:41:58.319 But God 00:41:58.319 --> 00:41:59.980 Is committed 00:41:59.980 --> 00:42:01.819 To his covenant 00:42:01.819 --> 00:42:02.339 People 00:42:02.339 --> 00:42:03.579 And his covenant 00:42:03.579 --> 00:42:04.239 Promises 00:42:04.239 --> 00:42:07.159 And wherever 00:42:07.159 --> 00:42:08.039 God has promised 00:42:08.039 --> 00:42:08.519 Something 00:42:08.519 --> 00:42:09.980 You must never 00:42:09.980 --> 00:42:11.099 Doubt that promise 00:42:11.099 --> 00:42:13.139 You must never 00:42:13.139 --> 00:42:13.759 Think that God 00:42:13.759 --> 00:42:14.339 Is different 00:42:14.339 --> 00:42:14.900 To what he has 00:42:14.900 --> 00:42:15.299 Promised 00:42:15.299 --> 00:42:16.579 That God is going 00:42:16.579 --> 00:42:17.239 To change 00:42:17.239 --> 00:42:18.119 His promises 00:42:18.119 --> 00:42:19.739 That God is going 00:42:19.739 --> 00:42:20.519 To suddenly not 00:42:20.519 --> 00:42:21.360 Look after you 00:42:21.360 --> 00:42:22.460 When all of 00:42:22.460 --> 00:42:23.500 The way through 00:42:23.500 --> 00:42:24.380 To this moment 00:42:24.380 --> 00:42:24.920 He said 00:42:24.920 --> 00:42:26.059 I am here 00:42:26.059 --> 00:42:26.920 To look after you 00:42:26.920 --> 00:42:27.880 I will guide you 00:42:27.880 --> 00:42:28.480 I will keep you 00:42:28.480 --> 00:42:29.400 I will bless you 00:42:29.400 --> 00:42:30.920 And because 00:42:30.920 --> 00:42:31.659 Something's happened 00:42:31.659 --> 00:42:32.780 In your life 00:42:32.780 --> 00:42:33.639 Or my life 00:42:33.639 --> 00:42:35.220 That was unexpected 00:42:35.220 --> 00:42:36.320 That doesn't mean 00:42:36.320 --> 00:42:37.280 God has changed 00:42:37.280 --> 00:42:39.280 Doesn't mean 00:42:39.280 --> 00:42:39.800 His promises 00:42:39.800 --> 00:42:41.119 Are no longer valid 00:42:41.119 --> 00:42:42.519 Doesn't mean 00:42:42.519 --> 00:42:43.119 He's no longer 00:42:43.119 --> 00:42:43.980 Trustworthy 00:42:43.980 --> 00:42:45.800 That's what the devil 00:42:45.800 --> 00:42:47.159 Will try and persuade you of 00:42:47.159 --> 00:42:48.820 That's what the world 00:42:48.820 --> 00:42:49.840 Will try and persuade you of 00:42:49.840 --> 00:42:50.539 That's what the psalmist 00:42:50.539 --> 00:42:51.860 Had in Psalm 23 00:42:51.860 --> 00:42:53.360 In Psalm 3 00:42:53.360 --> 00:42:54.420 As we sang 00:42:54.420 --> 00:42:56.599 How many say 00:42:56.599 --> 00:42:58.200 There is no help 00:42:58.200 --> 00:42:59.280 For him in God 00:42:59.280 --> 00:43:02.559 The world's influence 00:43:02.559 --> 00:43:03.960 Pouring into his mind 00:43:03.960 --> 00:43:04.880 And saying 00:43:04.880 --> 00:43:05.800 What's the point 00:43:05.800 --> 00:43:07.160 Of actually trusting 00:43:07.160 --> 00:43:07.860 In God 00:43:07.860 --> 00:43:09.200 And of course 00:43:09.200 --> 00:43:10.000 Then he realized 00:43:10.000 --> 00:43:10.900 Well God's actually 00:43:10.900 --> 00:43:11.660 My protector 00:43:11.660 --> 00:43:12.940 He's my shield 00:43:12.940 --> 00:43:14.599 He's the one 00:43:14.599 --> 00:43:15.380 Who looks after me 00:43:15.380 --> 00:43:16.140 And always will 00:43:16.139 --> 00:43:18.799 I am the God 00:43:18.799 --> 00:43:20.219 Of your father 00:43:20.219 --> 00:43:21.279 I am your covenant 00:43:21.279 --> 00:43:21.779 God 00:43:21.779 --> 00:43:22.639 I am God 00:43:22.639 --> 00:43:23.819 I am the God 00:43:23.819 --> 00:43:24.619 Of your father 00:43:24.619 --> 00:43:26.460 And then he goes 00:43:26.460 --> 00:43:27.219 Into reasons 00:43:27.219 --> 00:43:29.460 More in more detail 00:43:29.460 --> 00:43:30.460 As to why Jacob 00:43:30.460 --> 00:43:31.759 Need not 00:43:31.759 --> 00:43:32.359 And must not 00:43:32.359 --> 00:43:32.960 Be afraid 00:43:32.960 --> 00:43:34.579 I am the God 00:43:34.579 --> 00:43:35.099 Of your father 00:43:35.099 --> 00:43:36.299 Do not be afraid 00:43:36.299 --> 00:43:37.539 To go down 00:43:37.539 --> 00:43:38.179 To Egypt 00:43:38.179 --> 00:43:39.519 He didn't just 00:43:39.519 --> 00:43:40.219 Leave it at saying 00:43:40.219 --> 00:43:41.059 I am God 00:43:41.059 --> 00:43:42.079 So don't be afraid 00:43:42.079 --> 00:43:43.119 He added 00:43:43.119 --> 00:43:43.920 In his kindness 00:43:43.920 --> 00:43:45.440 Other things to that 00:43:45.440 --> 00:43:46.980 That would actually be 00:43:46.980 --> 00:43:49.440 Experienced by Jacob 00:43:49.440 --> 00:43:51.860 Do not be afraid 00:43:51.860 --> 00:43:52.639 For there 00:43:52.639 --> 00:43:53.799 I will make you 00:43:53.799 --> 00:43:56.019 Into a great nation 00:43:56.019 --> 00:43:57.659 Now there's something 00:43:57.659 --> 00:44:00.199 Here is a man 00:44:00.199 --> 00:44:01.000 Who's been told 00:44:01.000 --> 00:44:02.420 Through what's been 00:44:02.420 --> 00:44:03.500 Passed by his father 00:44:03.500 --> 00:44:04.319 And grandfather 00:44:04.319 --> 00:44:05.500 That is descend 00:44:05.500 --> 00:44:06.779 That his people 00:44:06.779 --> 00:44:07.719 The people he belongs to 00:44:07.719 --> 00:44:08.239 Are going to be 00:44:08.239 --> 00:44:09.019 In great distress 00:44:09.019 --> 00:44:09.840 In Egypt 00:44:09.840 --> 00:44:10.819 They're going to be 00:44:10.819 --> 00:44:11.719 Slaves in Egypt 00:44:11.719 --> 00:44:12.199 They're going to be 00:44:12.199 --> 00:44:12.939 Mistreated 00:44:12.939 --> 00:44:13.739 They're going to be 00:44:13.739 --> 00:44:14.659 There for a long 00:44:14.659 --> 00:44:15.559 Long time 00:44:15.559 --> 00:44:17.539 And here is God 00:44:17.539 --> 00:44:18.299 Saying to him 00:44:18.299 --> 00:44:20.599 There I will make 00:44:20.599 --> 00:44:21.739 You a great nation 00:44:21.739 --> 00:44:23.719 Now somebody reading 00:44:23.719 --> 00:44:24.739 That or hearing 00:44:24.739 --> 00:44:25.399 That might say 00:44:25.399 --> 00:44:26.019 But God 00:44:26.019 --> 00:44:26.759 Didn't you say 00:44:26.759 --> 00:44:27.519 That there were 00:44:27.519 --> 00:44:27.799 Going to be 00:44:27.799 --> 00:44:28.779 All of these years 00:44:28.779 --> 00:44:30.179 When these people 00:44:30.179 --> 00:44:30.739 Of Abraham 00:44:30.739 --> 00:44:31.519 And Isaac 00:44:31.519 --> 00:44:32.199 And Jacob 00:44:32.199 --> 00:44:33.019 And their descendants 00:44:33.019 --> 00:44:34.679 Would be intensely 00:44:34.679 --> 00:44:35.739 Persecuted 00:44:35.739 --> 00:44:36.819 And in distress 00:44:36.819 --> 00:44:37.879 And afflicted 00:44:37.879 --> 00:44:39.859 How can it be 00:44:39.860 --> 00:44:41.700 That they're going 00:44:41.700 --> 00:44:42.620 To be multiplied 00:44:42.620 --> 00:44:44.180 That they're going 00:44:44.180 --> 00:44:45.320 To actually increase 00:44:45.320 --> 00:44:47.039 That they're going 00:44:47.039 --> 00:44:47.480 To be made 00:44:47.480 --> 00:44:48.620 Into a great nation 00:44:48.620 --> 00:44:49.559 There 00:44:49.559 --> 00:44:50.960 Yes they're going 00:44:50.960 --> 00:44:51.320 To be made 00:44:51.320 --> 00:44:52.260 Into a great nation 00:44:52.260 --> 00:44:52.980 But surely 00:44:52.980 --> 00:44:53.440 It's when they 00:44:53.440 --> 00:44:53.880 Come out 00:44:53.880 --> 00:44:55.340 And end up 00:44:55.340 --> 00:44:55.920 In Canaan 00:44:55.920 --> 00:44:56.460 At last 00:44:56.460 --> 00:44:57.680 Whenever that will be 00:44:57.680 --> 00:44:58.960 Surely that's where 00:44:58.960 --> 00:44:59.320 They're going to 00:44:59.320 --> 00:45:00.260 Become a great nation 00:45:00.260 --> 00:45:00.780 No that's not 00:45:00.780 --> 00:45:01.579 What God is saying 00:45:01.579 --> 00:45:04.340 There I will make you 00:45:04.340 --> 00:45:06.079 A great nation 00:45:06.079 --> 00:45:10.079 God knew very well 00:45:10.079 --> 00:45:10.680 How they would be 00:45:10.680 --> 00:45:11.200 Treated 00:45:11.200 --> 00:45:12.420 Or mistreated 00:45:12.420 --> 00:45:13.860 And yet here 00:45:13.860 --> 00:45:14.660 He is assuring 00:45:14.660 --> 00:45:15.240 Jacob 00:45:15.240 --> 00:45:16.840 That's where 00:45:16.840 --> 00:45:17.320 I'm going to 00:45:17.320 --> 00:45:18.539 Make you a great nation 00:45:18.539 --> 00:45:20.440 That's where 00:45:20.440 --> 00:45:20.940 You'll know 00:45:20.940 --> 00:45:21.620 My blessing 00:45:21.620 --> 00:45:22.460 In your descendants 00:45:22.460 --> 00:45:24.240 That's where 00:45:24.240 --> 00:45:24.920 You will know 00:45:24.920 --> 00:45:26.880 That I am God 00:45:26.880 --> 00:45:28.559 That I am the 00:45:28.559 --> 00:45:29.539 God of your father 00:45:29.539 --> 00:45:30.960 That's where 00:45:30.960 --> 00:45:31.620 You will know 00:45:31.619 --> 00:45:34.299 That the difficulties 00:45:34.299 --> 00:45:35.199 The afflictions 00:45:35.199 --> 00:45:35.960 Of Egypt 00:45:35.960 --> 00:45:37.159 The persecution 00:45:37.159 --> 00:45:37.819 Your people 00:45:37.819 --> 00:45:38.739 Will experience 00:45:38.739 --> 00:45:39.339 In Egypt 00:45:39.339 --> 00:45:40.819 Is no barrier 00:45:40.819 --> 00:45:41.699 To my making 00:45:41.699 --> 00:45:42.519 My promise 00:45:42.519 --> 00:45:43.699 Fulfilled 00:45:43.699 --> 00:45:45.199 To make you 00:45:45.199 --> 00:45:46.019 A great nation 00:45:46.019 --> 00:45:49.019 Now there's 00:45:49.019 --> 00:45:49.980 So much of that 00:45:49.980 --> 00:45:50.420 That we can 00:45:50.420 --> 00:45:51.719 Pass into 00:45:51.719 --> 00:45:52.239 Our own 00:45:52.239 --> 00:45:54.239 Situation as well 00:45:54.239 --> 00:45:55.699 For example 00:45:55.699 --> 00:45:56.859 We had a recent 00:45:56.859 --> 00:45:57.920 Vision from SGA 00:45:57.920 --> 00:45:59.319 Who told us 00:45:59.319 --> 00:46:00.579 About the situation 00:46:00.579 --> 00:46:01.319 In Ukraine 00:46:01.320 --> 00:46:02.720 And how challenging 00:46:02.720 --> 00:46:03.900 That situation is 00:46:03.900 --> 00:46:04.480 In Ukraine 00:46:04.480 --> 00:46:05.059 For them 00:46:05.059 --> 00:46:06.260 With all that 00:46:06.260 --> 00:46:06.940 Still going on 00:46:06.940 --> 00:46:07.460 In Ukraine 00:46:07.460 --> 00:46:09.180 From the oppressive 00:46:09.180 --> 00:46:11.900 Regime in Russia 00:46:11.900 --> 00:46:12.700 That are trying 00:46:12.700 --> 00:46:14.300 To still press on 00:46:14.300 --> 00:46:15.800 And overtake 00:46:15.800 --> 00:46:16.860 People of Ukraine 00:46:16.860 --> 00:46:18.700 The church in Ukraine 00:46:18.700 --> 00:46:20.460 Is active 00:46:20.460 --> 00:46:21.280 In all of these 00:46:21.280 --> 00:46:22.440 Difficult circumstances 00:46:22.440 --> 00:46:23.240 But we heard 00:46:23.240 --> 00:46:24.120 We heard 00:46:24.120 --> 00:46:25.080 With tremendous 00:46:25.080 --> 00:46:26.120 Encouragement 00:46:26.120 --> 00:46:27.120 For ourselves 00:46:27.120 --> 00:46:28.380 And a sense 00:46:28.380 --> 00:46:29.380 Of gratitude 00:46:29.380 --> 00:46:30.200 To God 00:46:30.200 --> 00:46:31.039 And a sense 00:46:31.039 --> 00:46:31.420 Indeed 00:46:31.420 --> 00:46:32.200 Of feeling 00:46:32.200 --> 00:46:33.460 Absolutely humbled 00:46:33.460 --> 00:46:34.380 By hearing 00:46:34.380 --> 00:46:35.140 Of these things 00:46:35.140 --> 00:46:35.920 That there are 00:46:35.920 --> 00:46:36.619 Churches there 00:46:36.619 --> 00:46:37.200 And they are 00:46:37.200 --> 00:46:38.000 Queuing to get 00:46:38.000 --> 00:46:38.960 Into the churches 00:46:38.960 --> 00:46:42.539 Even under 00:46:42.539 --> 00:46:43.619 Such situations 00:46:43.619 --> 00:46:45.420 And perhaps 00:46:45.420 --> 00:46:46.720 Because of 00:46:46.720 --> 00:46:47.720 Such situations 00:46:47.720 --> 00:46:49.440 God as he is 00:46:49.440 --> 00:46:50.200 Blessing that 00:46:50.200 --> 00:46:51.480 Situation to them 00:46:51.480 --> 00:46:52.860 Is not saying 00:46:52.860 --> 00:46:53.140 To them 00:46:53.140 --> 00:46:53.760 Don't go to 00:46:53.760 --> 00:46:54.579 Churches now 00:46:54.579 --> 00:46:55.699 It's too dangerous 00:46:55.699 --> 00:46:58.460 God's spirit 00:46:58.460 --> 00:46:59.039 At work 00:46:59.039 --> 00:46:59.579 In them 00:46:59.579 --> 00:47:00.619 Is bringing 00:47:00.619 --> 00:47:01.639 People to see 00:47:01.639 --> 00:47:02.400 As we heard 00:47:02.400 --> 00:47:03.099 From the SGA 00:47:03.099 --> 00:47:03.699 Representative 00:47:03.699 --> 00:47:04.440 Derek Maxwell 00:47:04.440 --> 00:47:05.759 Is bringing 00:47:05.759 --> 00:47:06.739 People to see 00:47:06.739 --> 00:47:07.579 The things 00:47:07.579 --> 00:47:08.519 Of this world 00:47:08.519 --> 00:47:09.960 Can disappear 00:47:09.960 --> 00:47:10.880 Just like that 00:47:10.880 --> 00:47:12.420 And we need 00:47:12.420 --> 00:47:12.819 Something 00:47:12.819 --> 00:47:14.440 More than this 00:47:14.440 --> 00:47:15.179 World can offer 00:47:15.179 --> 00:47:15.559 Us 00:47:15.559 --> 00:47:16.940 As a foundation 00:47:16.940 --> 00:47:17.759 For life 00:47:17.759 --> 00:47:18.819 And a foundation 00:47:18.819 --> 00:47:19.619 For eternity 00:47:19.619 --> 00:47:20.259 Where is it 00:47:20.260 --> 00:47:20.980 It's in this 00:47:20.980 --> 00:47:22.560 I am God 00:47:22.560 --> 00:47:24.020 I am the God 00:47:24.020 --> 00:47:24.780 Of your father 00:47:24.780 --> 00:47:26.040 There I will 00:47:26.040 --> 00:47:26.820 Make you into 00:47:26.820 --> 00:47:28.020 A great nation 00:47:28.020 --> 00:47:29.180 The God of blessing 00:47:29.180 --> 00:47:30.240 The God of power 00:47:30.240 --> 00:47:31.800 The God whose power 00:47:31.800 --> 00:47:32.720 Ensures that 00:47:32.720 --> 00:47:33.860 Even in the depths 00:47:33.860 --> 00:47:34.740 Of oppression 00:47:34.740 --> 00:47:35.540 In Egypt 00:47:35.540 --> 00:47:37.200 Jacob's descendants 00:47:37.200 --> 00:47:38.220 Will multiply 00:47:38.220 --> 00:47:39.600 They will become 00:47:39.600 --> 00:47:40.460 A great nation 00:47:40.460 --> 00:47:41.640 Because God 00:47:41.640 --> 00:47:42.380 Had said so 00:47:42.380 --> 00:47:43.340 And because 00:47:43.340 --> 00:47:44.800 God will do so 00:47:44.800 --> 00:47:47.420 Now you take 00:47:47.420 --> 00:47:48.000 That with you 00:47:48.000 --> 00:47:48.280 Into 00:47:48.280 --> 00:47:50.100 Your own life 00:47:50.099 --> 00:47:50.619 As well 00:47:50.619 --> 00:47:52.940 Into the history 00:47:52.940 --> 00:47:53.679 And experiences 00:47:53.679 --> 00:47:54.519 Of the church 00:47:54.519 --> 00:47:55.139 Of God 00:47:55.139 --> 00:47:56.860 Of ourselves 00:47:56.860 --> 00:47:57.819 As a congregation 00:47:57.819 --> 00:47:58.799 Or denomination 00:47:58.799 --> 00:48:00.319 Of your own life 00:48:00.319 --> 00:48:01.139 As an individual 00:48:01.139 --> 00:48:04.299 Think of the challenges 00:48:04.299 --> 00:48:06.639 The difficulties 00:48:06.639 --> 00:48:07.699 The trials 00:48:07.699 --> 00:48:11.139 The pains 00:48:11.139 --> 00:48:11.719 You've already 00:48:11.719 --> 00:48:12.539 Experienced 00:48:12.539 --> 00:48:13.299 As a Christian 00:48:13.299 --> 00:48:15.559 The things 00:48:15.559 --> 00:48:16.039 That were not 00:48:16.039 --> 00:48:16.659 Expected 00:48:16.659 --> 00:48:18.420 That caused you 00:48:18.420 --> 00:48:19.679 Some bewilderment 00:48:19.679 --> 00:48:21.679 And that you 00:48:21.679 --> 00:48:22.259 Found difficult 00:48:22.259 --> 00:48:22.940 To adjust 00:48:22.940 --> 00:48:23.379 To 00:48:23.379 --> 00:48:25.480 Loss of loved 00:48:25.480 --> 00:48:26.059 Ones 00:48:26.059 --> 00:48:27.839 Other providences 00:48:27.839 --> 00:48:28.319 That 00:48:28.319 --> 00:48:30.619 Were surprising 00:48:30.619 --> 00:48:31.859 Unexpected 00:48:31.859 --> 00:48:34.199 And caused 00:48:34.199 --> 00:48:34.980 Affliction 00:48:34.980 --> 00:48:36.039 To some extent 00:48:36.039 --> 00:48:36.819 In your life 00:48:36.819 --> 00:48:38.899 But here is something 00:48:38.899 --> 00:48:39.859 You can go back to 00:48:39.859 --> 00:48:40.919 And I can go back to 00:48:40.919 --> 00:48:41.940 I know it's not 00:48:41.940 --> 00:48:42.659 Always easy 00:48:42.659 --> 00:48:43.500 We have to 00:48:43.500 --> 00:48:44.019 We have to readjust 00:48:44.019 --> 00:48:44.779 Sometimes our 00:48:44.779 --> 00:48:46.119 Vision and come back 00:48:46.119 --> 00:48:46.619 To God 00:48:46.619 --> 00:48:47.239 And to what God 00:48:47.239 --> 00:48:47.779 Is saying 00:48:47.779 --> 00:48:48.839 Rather than just 00:48:48.839 --> 00:48:50.019 Let our own thoughts 00:48:50.019 --> 00:48:51.480 Dictate as to how 00:48:51.480 --> 00:48:52.179 The way ahead 00:48:52.179 --> 00:48:52.839 Should be 00:48:52.839 --> 00:48:54.339 Here is God 00:48:54.339 --> 00:48:55.199 Saying to you 00:48:55.199 --> 00:48:55.759 And to me 00:48:55.759 --> 00:48:56.579 In all the 00:48:56.579 --> 00:48:57.659 Difficulties of life 00:48:57.659 --> 00:48:58.839 I am God 00:48:58.839 --> 00:49:00.279 I am the God 00:49:00.279 --> 00:49:00.940 Of your Father 00:49:00.940 --> 00:49:01.779 I am your covenant 00:49:01.779 --> 00:49:02.319 God 00:49:02.319 --> 00:49:03.980 And there 00:49:03.980 --> 00:49:05.699 There in your 00:49:05.699 --> 00:49:06.460 Afflictions 00:49:06.460 --> 00:49:08.519 I can do things 00:49:08.519 --> 00:49:09.320 That you just 00:49:09.320 --> 00:49:09.800 Could not 00:49:09.800 --> 00:49:10.820 Possibly measure 00:49:10.820 --> 00:49:13.019 Or possibly expect 00:49:13.019 --> 00:49:17.539 Isn't that why 00:49:17.539 --> 00:49:18.280 Paul wrote to the 00:49:18.280 --> 00:49:18.699 Corinthians 00:49:18.699 --> 00:49:20.619 In the way he did 00:49:20.619 --> 00:49:22.619 Our light 00:49:22.619 --> 00:49:23.420 Affliction 00:49:23.420 --> 00:49:24.840 Which is but 00:49:24.840 --> 00:49:25.840 Temporary 00:49:25.840 --> 00:49:27.679 Is working for us 00:49:27.679 --> 00:49:28.940 A far more 00:49:28.940 --> 00:49:29.599 Exceeding 00:49:29.599 --> 00:49:30.340 And eternal 00:49:30.340 --> 00:49:31.000 Weight 00:49:31.000 --> 00:49:31.800 Of glory 00:49:31.800 --> 00:49:32.619 You see what he's doing 00:49:32.619 --> 00:49:33.240 He's saying 00:49:33.240 --> 00:49:34.079 Afflictions 00:49:34.079 --> 00:49:34.820 These Corinthians 00:49:34.820 --> 00:49:35.659 Knew affliction 00:49:35.659 --> 00:49:37.000 Paul knew affliction 00:49:37.000 --> 00:49:38.259 He knew the difficulties 00:49:38.259 --> 00:49:39.299 Of and the challenges 00:49:39.299 --> 00:49:40.460 Of living as a Christian 00:49:40.460 --> 00:49:41.359 And an apostle 00:49:41.359 --> 00:49:42.079 In this world 00:49:42.079 --> 00:49:42.940 But he calls them 00:49:42.940 --> 00:49:43.980 Light afflictions 00:49:43.980 --> 00:49:45.279 How can he possibly 00:49:45.279 --> 00:49:46.879 Call them light afflictions 00:49:46.879 --> 00:49:48.039 When you read later on 00:49:48.039 --> 00:49:49.099 Of the list of things 00:49:49.099 --> 00:49:49.719 That he went through 00:49:49.719 --> 00:49:51.039 In the providence of God 00:49:51.039 --> 00:49:52.399 That hurt him deeply 00:49:52.399 --> 00:49:53.539 That caused him 00:49:53.539 --> 00:49:55.299 To find such suffering 00:49:55.299 --> 00:49:56.159 In his life 00:49:56.159 --> 00:49:57.579 As he cried out 00:49:57.579 --> 00:49:58.299 To God from 00:49:58.299 --> 00:49:59.460 How can he call these 00:49:59.460 --> 00:50:00.779 Light afflictions 00:50:00.779 --> 00:50:02.119 Well because he's putting it 00:50:02.119 --> 00:50:03.199 In the balance 00:50:03.199 --> 00:50:03.920 If you like 00:50:03.920 --> 00:50:05.319 And on the other side 00:50:05.320 --> 00:50:05.760 There is 00:50:05.760 --> 00:50:07.760 The glory that's in Christ 00:50:07.760 --> 00:50:10.019 The glory that's in salvation 00:50:10.019 --> 00:50:13.000 That exceeding 00:50:13.000 --> 00:50:13.680 Weight 00:50:13.680 --> 00:50:14.780 Of glory 00:50:14.780 --> 00:50:16.360 And he says 00:50:16.360 --> 00:50:17.800 These afflictions 00:50:17.800 --> 00:50:18.680 Are working for us 00:50:18.680 --> 00:50:19.660 By God's blessing 00:50:19.660 --> 00:50:22.160 An eternal weight 00:50:22.160 --> 00:50:22.760 Of glory 00:50:22.760 --> 00:50:25.420 While we look not 00:50:25.420 --> 00:50:26.120 At the things 00:50:26.120 --> 00:50:27.160 Which are seen 00:50:27.160 --> 00:50:29.500 But at the things 00:50:29.500 --> 00:50:30.720 Which are unseen 00:50:30.719 --> 00:50:32.759 For the things 00:50:32.759 --> 00:50:33.579 Which are seen 00:50:33.579 --> 00:50:35.959 Are temporal 00:50:35.959 --> 00:50:38.299 Short lived 00:50:38.299 --> 00:50:40.279 But the things 00:50:40.279 --> 00:50:41.159 Which are unseen 00:50:41.159 --> 00:50:43.099 Are eternal 00:50:43.099 --> 00:50:46.880 And in a sense 00:50:46.880 --> 00:50:47.679 That's what he's saying 00:50:47.679 --> 00:50:48.360 To Jacob 00:50:48.360 --> 00:50:50.019 Don't be afraid 00:50:50.019 --> 00:50:51.219 To go down to Egypt 00:50:51.219 --> 00:50:52.019 For there 00:50:52.019 --> 00:50:53.440 I will make you 00:50:53.440 --> 00:50:54.539 Into a great nation 00:50:54.539 --> 00:50:55.719 There is where 00:50:55.719 --> 00:50:56.539 Jacob's people 00:50:56.539 --> 00:50:58.119 Are going to multiply 00:50:58.119 --> 00:50:59.519 What God has purposed 00:50:59.519 --> 00:51:00.739 What God brings about 00:51:00.739 --> 00:51:01.980 Can't be reversed 00:51:01.980 --> 00:51:03.260 You could say 00:51:03.260 --> 00:51:04.820 There's more power 00:51:04.820 --> 00:51:06.900 In a gram 00:51:06.900 --> 00:51:07.699 Of grace 00:51:07.699 --> 00:51:09.699 Than in a ton 00:51:09.699 --> 00:51:10.960 Of affliction 00:51:10.960 --> 00:51:13.519 And that follows 00:51:13.519 --> 00:51:13.880 Through 00:51:13.880 --> 00:51:14.800 Into 00:51:14.800 --> 00:51:16.260 The Christian life 00:51:16.260 --> 00:51:16.559 Today 00:51:16.559 --> 00:51:17.619 But it's not just that 00:51:17.619 --> 00:51:18.599 I will go with you 00:51:18.599 --> 00:51:19.519 And I will make of you 00:51:19.519 --> 00:51:21.019 There a great nation 00:51:21.019 --> 00:51:22.839 I myself 00:51:22.839 --> 00:51:24.480 Will go down 00:51:24.480 --> 00:51:25.059 With you 00:51:25.059 --> 00:51:26.239 To Egypt 00:51:26.239 --> 00:51:28.699 It wasn't enough 00:51:28.699 --> 00:51:29.859 For Jacob 00:51:29.859 --> 00:51:30.739 And it wasn't as far 00:51:30.739 --> 00:51:31.699 As God was concerned 00:51:31.699 --> 00:51:32.480 It wasn't enough 00:51:32.480 --> 00:51:33.059 That he would say 00:51:33.059 --> 00:51:33.639 To Jacob 00:51:33.639 --> 00:51:34.460 Don't be afraid 00:51:34.460 --> 00:51:35.400 To go to Egypt 00:51:35.400 --> 00:51:36.900 For there I will make you 00:51:36.900 --> 00:51:38.079 Into a great nation 00:51:38.079 --> 00:51:38.880 Full stop 00:51:38.880 --> 00:51:41.559 No he added to that again 00:51:41.559 --> 00:51:43.259 I myself 00:51:43.259 --> 00:51:44.500 Will go with you 00:51:44.500 --> 00:51:46.839 What a remarkable statement 00:51:46.840 --> 00:51:48.880 God 00:51:48.880 --> 00:51:50.260 Going down 00:51:50.260 --> 00:51:51.059 To Egypt 00:51:51.059 --> 00:51:52.900 To be with this man 00:51:52.900 --> 00:51:53.340 Jacob 00:51:53.340 --> 00:51:54.180 And that's what he's saying 00:51:54.180 --> 00:51:55.340 I myself 00:51:55.340 --> 00:51:56.440 Will go down 00:51:56.440 --> 00:51:56.920 With you 00:51:56.920 --> 00:51:57.860 To Egypt 00:51:57.860 --> 00:51:59.300 He's not just going 00:51:59.300 --> 00:52:00.200 To send an angel 00:52:00.200 --> 00:52:01.519 He's not going to send 00:52:01.519 --> 00:52:02.360 A representative 00:52:02.360 --> 00:52:03.260 From heaven 00:52:03.260 --> 00:52:04.720 To accompany Jacob 00:52:04.720 --> 00:52:05.519 To go with him 00:52:05.519 --> 00:52:06.200 And to be with him 00:52:06.200 --> 00:52:06.600 In Egypt 00:52:06.600 --> 00:52:08.079 I myself 00:52:08.079 --> 00:52:09.180 Will go with you 00:52:09.180 --> 00:52:12.260 Are there any words 00:52:12.260 --> 00:52:12.980 More precious 00:52:12.980 --> 00:52:15.019 In human experience 00:52:15.019 --> 00:52:15.600 Than that 00:52:15.599 --> 00:52:17.400 And God 00:52:17.400 --> 00:52:18.199 Saying to his 00:52:18.199 --> 00:52:19.079 Believing people 00:52:19.079 --> 00:52:21.339 I will go with you 00:52:21.339 --> 00:52:22.880 Into your afflictions 00:52:22.880 --> 00:52:24.239 Into your challenges 00:52:24.239 --> 00:52:25.819 Into your difficulties 00:52:25.819 --> 00:52:27.559 Into your trials 00:52:27.559 --> 00:52:29.199 I'll not just take you 00:52:29.199 --> 00:52:29.819 To the borders 00:52:29.819 --> 00:52:30.480 Of Egypt 00:52:30.480 --> 00:52:31.639 If you need to go 00:52:31.639 --> 00:52:32.519 Right into Egypt 00:52:32.519 --> 00:52:32.880 Jacob 00:52:32.880 --> 00:52:33.739 As you need to 00:52:33.739 --> 00:52:34.980 I will go down 00:52:34.980 --> 00:52:35.420 With you 00:52:35.420 --> 00:52:36.980 You'll find me 00:52:36.980 --> 00:52:37.579 In Egypt 00:52:37.579 --> 00:52:39.860 There are no barriers 00:52:39.860 --> 00:52:40.659 To my entrance 00:52:40.659 --> 00:52:41.339 To Egypt 00:52:41.340 --> 00:52:45.160 And so it is true 00:52:45.160 --> 00:52:45.579 Still 00:52:45.579 --> 00:52:48.019 You can depend 00:52:48.019 --> 00:52:48.620 On God 00:52:48.620 --> 00:52:51.019 To have his company 00:52:51.019 --> 00:52:52.559 As he has promised 00:52:52.559 --> 00:52:53.280 There are so many 00:52:53.280 --> 00:52:55.360 Instances in the Bible 00:52:55.360 --> 00:52:55.740 Of that 00:52:55.740 --> 00:52:56.220 Daniel 00:52:56.220 --> 00:52:58.860 The fiery furnace 00:52:58.860 --> 00:53:00.460 You remember 00:53:00.460 --> 00:53:02.079 Nebuchadnezzar's 00:53:02.079 --> 00:53:03.420 Astonish 00:53:03.420 --> 00:53:04.720 When he was astonished 00:53:04.720 --> 00:53:05.760 That he had thrown 00:53:05.760 --> 00:53:07.620 Three of these Hebrew lads 00:53:07.620 --> 00:53:08.559 Into the fire 00:53:08.559 --> 00:53:10.679 Not only were they not burnt 00:53:10.679 --> 00:53:12.019 But there was a fourth figure 00:53:12.019 --> 00:53:14.799 And he was just astonished 00:53:14.799 --> 00:53:15.539 When he saw this 00:53:15.539 --> 00:53:15.960 And he said 00:53:15.960 --> 00:53:17.500 Did we not cast 00:53:17.500 --> 00:53:18.219 Three men 00:53:18.219 --> 00:53:19.159 Into the fire 00:53:19.159 --> 00:53:20.840 But I see a fourth 00:53:20.840 --> 00:53:23.019 And his appearance 00:53:23.019 --> 00:53:23.719 Is like 00:53:23.719 --> 00:53:25.820 A son of the gods 00:53:25.820 --> 00:53:26.679 I think we should 00:53:26.679 --> 00:53:27.559 Translate it that way 00:53:27.559 --> 00:53:27.980 Rather than 00:53:27.980 --> 00:53:28.920 The son of God 00:53:28.920 --> 00:53:30.039 His appearance 00:53:30.039 --> 00:53:30.480 Is like 00:53:30.480 --> 00:53:31.699 A son of the gods 00:53:31.699 --> 00:53:32.159 In other words 00:53:32.159 --> 00:53:33.819 Nebuchadnezzar 00:53:33.819 --> 00:53:34.819 Was astonished 00:53:34.819 --> 00:53:35.579 At what he saw 00:53:35.579 --> 00:53:38.719 And what astonished him 00:53:38.719 --> 00:53:39.699 As much as anyone else 00:53:39.699 --> 00:53:40.739 Not as anything else 00:53:40.739 --> 00:53:41.960 Not just that these three men 00:53:41.960 --> 00:53:43.339 Were untouched by the fire 00:53:43.339 --> 00:53:45.079 There was another person 00:53:45.079 --> 00:53:47.099 And that person 00:53:47.099 --> 00:53:47.879 Was divine 00:53:47.879 --> 00:53:50.159 There was something about him 00:53:50.159 --> 00:53:51.419 Different to the other three 00:53:51.419 --> 00:53:54.659 The presence 00:53:54.659 --> 00:53:56.679 Of the Lord 00:53:56.679 --> 00:53:57.319 Was with them 00:53:57.319 --> 00:53:58.239 Even there 00:53:58.239 --> 00:53:59.939 I will make you 00:53:59.939 --> 00:54:01.359 A great nation 00:54:01.360 --> 00:54:03.240 All the way through 00:54:03.240 --> 00:54:04.099 To 00:54:04.099 --> 00:54:05.800 Matthew's 00:54:05.800 --> 00:54:07.760 Jesus in Matthew 28 00:54:07.760 --> 00:54:09.059 Lo I am with you 00:54:09.059 --> 00:54:10.700 To the end of the age 00:54:10.700 --> 00:54:11.519 Go into the world 00:54:11.519 --> 00:54:11.740 And 00:54:11.740 --> 00:54:13.460 Make disciples 00:54:13.460 --> 00:54:14.559 And I am with you 00:54:14.559 --> 00:54:15.840 But if you remember 00:54:15.840 --> 00:54:17.320 Moses 00:54:17.320 --> 00:54:18.019 In Exodus 00:54:18.019 --> 00:54:19.000 Chapter 33 00:54:19.000 --> 00:54:20.220 It's a wonderful passage 00:54:20.220 --> 00:54:22.700 That personally 00:54:22.700 --> 00:54:24.059 I've many often found 00:54:24.059 --> 00:54:25.260 As 00:54:25.260 --> 00:54:26.500 Something to enter 00:54:26.500 --> 00:54:27.660 Into my own prayers 00:54:27.660 --> 00:54:28.160 As well 00:54:28.160 --> 00:54:30.160 Moses 00:54:30.160 --> 00:54:31.120 In his 00:54:31.119 --> 00:54:33.000 Speaking with God 00:54:33.000 --> 00:54:33.299 There 00:54:33.299 --> 00:54:34.599 As they were going to 00:54:34.599 --> 00:54:34.980 Move on 00:54:34.980 --> 00:54:35.579 As a people 00:54:35.579 --> 00:54:38.359 Here is Moses saying 00:54:38.359 --> 00:54:39.699 Chapter 33 00:54:39.699 --> 00:54:40.699 Of Exodus 00:54:40.699 --> 00:54:42.279 And verse 00:54:42.279 --> 00:54:43.139 12 00:54:43.139 --> 00:54:43.900 Moses said 00:54:43.900 --> 00:54:45.099 See now you say to me 00:54:45.099 --> 00:54:46.279 Bring up this people 00:54:46.279 --> 00:54:47.759 But you have not 00:54:47.759 --> 00:54:48.440 Let me know 00:54:48.440 --> 00:54:49.279 Whom you will send 00:54:49.279 --> 00:54:49.799 With me 00:54:49.799 --> 00:54:51.539 Yet you have said 00:54:51.539 --> 00:54:53.259 I know you by name 00:54:53.259 --> 00:54:53.920 And you have also 00:54:53.920 --> 00:54:54.579 Found favour 00:54:54.579 --> 00:54:55.339 In my sight 00:54:55.339 --> 00:54:55.980 Now therefore 00:54:55.980 --> 00:54:57.279 If I have found 00:54:57.279 --> 00:54:58.259 Favour in your sight 00:54:58.260 --> 00:54:59.300 Please show me 00:54:59.300 --> 00:55:00.340 Now your ways 00:55:00.340 --> 00:55:01.680 That I may know you 00:55:01.680 --> 00:55:02.600 In order to find 00:55:02.600 --> 00:55:03.560 Favour in your sight 00:55:03.560 --> 00:55:04.560 Consider too 00:55:04.560 --> 00:55:06.000 That this nation 00:55:06.000 --> 00:55:06.920 Is your people 00:55:06.920 --> 00:55:08.800 And God said 00:55:08.800 --> 00:55:10.500 My presence 00:55:10.500 --> 00:55:12.180 Will go with you 00:55:12.180 --> 00:55:14.700 And I will give you rest 00:55:14.700 --> 00:55:16.380 And then what did 00:55:16.380 --> 00:55:17.060 Moses say 00:55:17.060 --> 00:55:18.360 Well he took 00:55:18.360 --> 00:55:19.360 Encouragement from that 00:55:19.360 --> 00:55:20.480 And he immediately said 00:55:20.480 --> 00:55:22.560 If your presence 00:55:22.560 --> 00:55:23.820 Will not go with me 00:55:23.820 --> 00:55:25.820 Do not bring us 00:55:25.820 --> 00:55:26.780 Up from here 00:55:26.780 --> 00:55:30.140 For how shall it be known 00:55:30.140 --> 00:55:31.080 That I have found 00:55:31.080 --> 00:55:32.140 Favour in your sight 00:55:32.140 --> 00:55:33.680 I and your people 00:55:33.680 --> 00:55:34.620 Is it not 00:55:34.620 --> 00:55:35.940 In your going with us 00:55:35.940 --> 00:55:38.140 So that we are distinct 00:55:38.140 --> 00:55:39.559 I and your people 00:55:39.559 --> 00:55:42.100 From every other people 00:55:42.100 --> 00:55:44.720 On the face of the earth 00:55:44.720 --> 00:55:47.460 And the Lord said to Moses 00:55:47.460 --> 00:55:49.559 This very thing 00:55:49.559 --> 00:55:50.420 That you have spoken 00:55:50.420 --> 00:55:52.320 I will do 00:55:52.320 --> 00:55:56.680 You see 00:55:56.680 --> 00:55:57.960 God had said to them 00:55:57.960 --> 00:55:58.480 Previously 00:55:58.480 --> 00:55:59.740 Shortly before that 00:55:59.740 --> 00:56:01.960 Because of the grievous sin 00:56:01.960 --> 00:56:03.180 Of this golden calf 00:56:03.180 --> 00:56:03.820 That they had made 00:56:03.820 --> 00:56:04.360 This image 00:56:04.360 --> 00:56:05.960 That he would not 00:56:05.960 --> 00:56:06.860 Go with them 00:56:06.860 --> 00:56:07.539 That he would send 00:56:07.539 --> 00:56:08.280 His angel 00:56:08.280 --> 00:56:10.880 And Moses knew 00:56:10.880 --> 00:56:12.100 Well we need more 00:56:12.100 --> 00:56:12.800 Than an angel 00:56:12.800 --> 00:56:14.840 Lord we need yourself 00:56:14.840 --> 00:56:17.360 And if you do not 00:56:17.360 --> 00:56:18.059 Go with us 00:56:18.059 --> 00:56:19.620 Don't take us up 00:56:19.620 --> 00:56:20.580 Just leave us here 00:56:20.579 --> 00:56:22.440 What will be the point 00:56:22.440 --> 00:56:25.799 And so for you 00:56:25.799 --> 00:56:26.860 And for me tonight too 00:56:26.860 --> 00:56:27.219 Surely 00:56:27.219 --> 00:56:29.000 That's what you find 00:56:29.000 --> 00:56:30.319 Included in these words 00:56:30.319 --> 00:56:32.059 To Jacob 00:56:32.059 --> 00:56:33.940 I myself 00:56:33.940 --> 00:56:35.799 Will go with you 00:56:35.799 --> 00:56:37.039 Aren't you thankful 00:56:37.039 --> 00:56:37.480 Tonight 00:56:37.480 --> 00:56:39.719 To have all kinds 00:56:39.719 --> 00:56:40.319 Of assistance 00:56:40.319 --> 00:56:41.119 From God 00:56:41.119 --> 00:56:42.799 Aren't you thankful 00:56:42.799 --> 00:56:43.219 Tonight 00:56:43.219 --> 00:56:44.779 To read in the Bible 00:56:44.779 --> 00:56:45.779 That the angels 00:56:45.779 --> 00:56:46.419 Of God 00:56:46.419 --> 00:56:47.639 Surround his people 00:56:47.639 --> 00:56:48.859 That they accompany 00:56:48.859 --> 00:56:49.559 His people 00:56:49.559 --> 00:56:50.939 That they have 00:56:50.939 --> 00:56:52.579 Manifested themselves 00:56:52.579 --> 00:56:53.339 At times 00:56:53.339 --> 00:56:54.139 To his people 00:56:54.139 --> 00:56:56.339 But here's the most 00:56:56.339 --> 00:56:57.659 Wonderful truth of all 00:56:57.659 --> 00:57:00.359 That God is with you 00:57:00.359 --> 00:57:03.059 That God will always 00:57:03.059 --> 00:57:03.859 Be with you 00:57:03.859 --> 00:57:05.839 That he will go with you 00:57:05.839 --> 00:57:07.119 Into every Egypt 00:57:07.119 --> 00:57:07.839 He has for you 00:57:07.839 --> 00:57:08.799 In his providence 00:57:08.800 --> 00:57:12.580 And that you will 00:57:12.580 --> 00:57:13.280 Know him there 00:57:13.280 --> 00:57:15.660 As the God 00:57:15.660 --> 00:57:16.560 Whose presence 00:57:16.560 --> 00:57:18.620 Is invaluable 00:57:18.620 --> 00:57:19.400 To you 00:57:19.400 --> 00:57:20.780 And always 00:57:20.780 --> 00:57:21.320 Will be 00:57:21.320 --> 00:57:24.260 I am God 00:57:24.260 --> 00:57:26.260 I am the God 00:57:26.260 --> 00:57:26.900 Of your Father 00:57:26.900 --> 00:57:28.860 I myself 00:57:28.860 --> 00:57:29.780 Will go with you 00:57:29.780 --> 00:57:31.200 Into Egypt 00:57:31.200 --> 00:57:33.780 And then 00:57:33.780 --> 00:57:36.019 And I will bring you 00:57:36.019 --> 00:57:36.640 Up again 00:57:36.639 --> 00:57:38.879 I will bring you 00:57:38.879 --> 00:57:39.400 Up again 00:57:39.400 --> 00:57:41.579 Not only am I God 00:57:41.579 --> 00:57:42.500 And am I your 00:57:42.500 --> 00:57:43.480 Covenant God 00:57:43.480 --> 00:57:44.519 And not only 00:57:44.519 --> 00:57:45.359 Is there with that 00:57:45.359 --> 00:57:46.379 That I will go with you 00:57:46.379 --> 00:57:47.059 Into Egypt 00:57:47.059 --> 00:57:48.819 But I won't leave you there 00:57:48.819 --> 00:57:51.079 I will bring you 00:57:51.079 --> 00:57:51.679 Up again 00:57:51.679 --> 00:57:53.599 You see 00:57:53.599 --> 00:57:54.239 There is God 00:57:54.239 --> 00:57:54.879 Assuring 00:57:54.879 --> 00:57:56.259 Jacob 00:57:56.259 --> 00:57:57.679 As he's about to 00:57:57.679 --> 00:57:59.000 Go on his journey 00:57:59.000 --> 00:57:59.739 To Egypt 00:57:59.739 --> 00:58:01.940 Egypt's not going 00:58:01.940 --> 00:58:03.279 To be your resting place 00:58:03.279 --> 00:58:06.400 Jacob of course 00:58:06.400 --> 00:58:07.800 Was buried in Canaan 00:58:07.800 --> 00:58:09.840 And the people 00:58:09.840 --> 00:58:11.220 That descended from him 00:58:11.220 --> 00:58:13.660 Having spent all of these years 00:58:13.660 --> 00:58:15.059 Oppressed in Egypt 00:58:15.059 --> 00:58:17.440 Yet they were brought out 00:58:17.440 --> 00:58:18.160 By God 00:58:18.160 --> 00:58:19.800 And led onwards 00:58:19.800 --> 00:58:21.320 To the land of Canaan 00:58:21.320 --> 00:58:22.260 The land of promise 00:58:22.260 --> 00:58:23.740 I will not leave you there 00:58:23.740 --> 00:58:24.240 It's interesting 00:58:24.240 --> 00:58:25.480 And it's significant 00:58:25.480 --> 00:58:27.000 That a number of times 00:58:27.000 --> 00:58:27.800 In this passage 00:58:27.800 --> 00:58:29.099 The word Israel 00:58:29.099 --> 00:58:30.200 Is used along with 00:58:30.200 --> 00:58:30.880 The word Jacob 00:58:30.880 --> 00:58:32.019 As well as the word Jacob 00:58:32.019 --> 00:58:32.960 Israel of course 00:58:32.960 --> 00:58:35.000 Being the name 00:58:35.000 --> 00:58:36.780 That God gave 00:58:36.780 --> 00:58:38.360 To Jacob 00:58:38.360 --> 00:58:39.639 At a certain juncture 00:58:39.639 --> 00:58:40.519 Before this 00:58:40.519 --> 00:58:42.159 And here is the word again 00:58:42.159 --> 00:58:42.800 Israel 00:58:42.800 --> 00:58:44.800 Just putting us in mind 00:58:44.800 --> 00:58:46.199 And anticipating really 00:58:46.199 --> 00:58:47.539 What you find in the book 00:58:47.539 --> 00:58:48.559 Of Exodus onwards 00:58:48.559 --> 00:58:49.980 That Israel means 00:58:49.980 --> 00:58:51.559 Not just Jacob in person 00:58:51.559 --> 00:58:53.159 But his descendants 00:58:53.159 --> 00:58:53.860 The people 00:58:53.860 --> 00:58:55.440 That came from him 00:58:55.440 --> 00:58:58.559 Israel took his journey 00:58:58.559 --> 00:59:01.279 Then Jacob sent out 00:59:01.279 --> 00:59:03.619 Set out from Beersheba 00:59:03.619 --> 00:59:06.380 Here is Jacob 00:59:06.380 --> 00:59:07.159 Being assured 00:59:07.159 --> 00:59:09.519 That Egypt's not going 00:59:09.519 --> 00:59:10.199 To be the final 00:59:10.199 --> 00:59:10.960 Dwelling place 00:59:10.960 --> 00:59:11.539 For himself 00:59:11.539 --> 00:59:12.480 Or for his people 00:59:12.480 --> 00:59:14.860 And so it is too 00:59:14.860 --> 00:59:16.039 With whatever afflictions 00:59:16.039 --> 00:59:16.840 Come your way 00:59:16.840 --> 00:59:18.940 God's not going 00:59:18.940 --> 00:59:19.739 To leave you there 00:59:19.739 --> 00:59:23.299 As Jeremiah found out 00:59:23.299 --> 00:59:24.599 And as he tells us 00:59:24.599 --> 00:59:25.539 In his Lamentations 00:59:25.539 --> 00:59:26.860 In that great chapter 3 00:59:26.860 --> 00:59:27.880 Of Lamentations 00:59:27.880 --> 00:59:29.660 Though the Lord 00:59:29.660 --> 00:59:30.940 Cause grief 00:59:30.940 --> 00:59:32.579 Yet will he have 00:59:32.579 --> 00:59:33.380 Compassion 00:59:33.380 --> 00:59:35.079 According to his 00:59:35.079 --> 00:59:36.000 Steadfast love 00:59:36.000 --> 00:59:37.120 For he does not 00:59:37.120 --> 00:59:38.320 Willingly afflict 00:59:38.320 --> 00:59:39.120 Or grieve 00:59:39.120 --> 00:59:41.059 The children of men 00:59:41.059 --> 00:59:46.360 God doesn't bring us 00:59:46.360 --> 00:59:47.180 Into afflictions 00:59:47.180 --> 00:59:48.140 To leave us there 00:59:48.140 --> 00:59:51.059 They have their own use 00:59:51.059 --> 00:59:53.760 And as they've made 00:59:53.760 --> 00:59:55.700 As they are made 00:59:55.699 --> 00:59:56.239 By God 00:59:56.239 --> 00:59:57.239 A means by which 00:59:57.239 --> 00:59:58.059 We get to know him 00:59:58.059 --> 00:59:58.399 Better 00:59:58.399 --> 01:00:00.279 So the assurance 01:00:00.279 --> 01:00:01.119 Is that's not 01:00:01.119 --> 01:00:02.439 Your final resting place 01:00:02.439 --> 01:00:03.719 That's not where 01:00:03.719 --> 01:00:04.699 I'm going to leave you 01:00:04.699 --> 01:00:06.439 I will take you up again 01:00:06.439 --> 01:00:08.000 And that ultimately 01:00:08.000 --> 01:00:08.419 Of course 01:00:08.419 --> 01:00:10.639 Applies to death itself 01:00:10.639 --> 01:00:12.439 Because you have 01:00:12.439 --> 01:00:13.519 The language here really 01:00:13.519 --> 01:00:14.839 Which in other parts 01:00:14.839 --> 01:00:15.359 Of the Bible 01:00:15.359 --> 01:00:16.579 Is used as the language 01:00:16.579 --> 01:00:17.359 Of resurrection 01:00:17.359 --> 01:00:19.099 I will bring you up again 01:00:19.099 --> 01:00:21.259 I will raise you again 01:00:21.259 --> 01:00:22.299 I will bring you up 01:00:22.299 --> 01:00:23.000 Out of Egypt 01:00:23.000 --> 01:00:23.840 So if you think of 01:00:23.840 --> 01:00:25.539 Egypt as a temporary 01:00:25.539 --> 01:00:26.920 Place for Jacob 01:00:26.920 --> 01:00:27.780 To dwell in 01:00:27.780 --> 01:00:29.059 A place of oppression 01:00:29.059 --> 01:00:30.199 A place of difficulty 01:00:30.199 --> 01:00:31.139 For his descendants 01:00:31.139 --> 01:00:32.780 I'm not going to leave you 01:00:32.780 --> 01:00:33.619 There God is saying 01:00:33.619 --> 01:00:34.820 I will bring you up again 01:00:34.820 --> 01:00:38.500 And so you find 01:00:38.500 --> 01:00:41.719 Jesus in John chapter 6 01:00:41.719 --> 01:00:43.719 You remember his teaching 01:00:43.719 --> 01:00:44.300 There saying 01:00:44.300 --> 01:00:46.480 In verse 40 especially 01:00:46.480 --> 01:00:48.840 Where he spoke of himself 01:00:48.840 --> 01:00:49.519 In that chapter 01:00:49.519 --> 01:00:50.699 As the bread of life 01:00:50.699 --> 01:00:52.419 And where he came 01:00:52.419 --> 01:00:53.199 In verse 40 01:00:53.199 --> 01:00:54.879 For this is the will 01:00:54.879 --> 01:00:55.659 Of my father 01:00:55.659 --> 01:00:57.059 That everyone 01:00:57.059 --> 01:00:58.359 Who looks on the son 01:00:58.359 --> 01:00:59.939 And believes in him 01:00:59.939 --> 01:01:02.079 Should have eternal life 01:01:02.079 --> 01:01:04.679 And I will raise him up 01:01:04.679 --> 01:01:06.579 On the last day 01:01:06.579 --> 01:01:08.259 I will bring 01:01:08.259 --> 01:01:10.000 His body back up again 01:01:10.000 --> 01:01:11.579 On the last day 01:01:11.579 --> 01:01:12.419 I will raise him up 01:01:12.419 --> 01:01:13.299 I will not leave him 01:01:13.299 --> 01:01:14.639 In the grave 01:01:14.639 --> 01:01:16.980 They will come to be with me 01:01:16.980 --> 01:01:18.879 God says in heaven 01:01:18.880 --> 01:01:20.960 And you see he's saying 01:01:20.960 --> 01:01:22.480 In a marvelous way 01:01:22.480 --> 01:01:23.300 Of finishing this 01:01:23.300 --> 01:01:24.720 Just allow me to 01:01:24.720 --> 01:01:26.079 To say this point 01:01:26.079 --> 01:01:26.960 In verse 4 01:01:26.960 --> 01:01:28.039 I myself will bring 01:01:28.039 --> 01:01:29.320 I will go down with you 01:01:29.320 --> 01:01:29.720 To Egypt 01:01:29.720 --> 01:01:30.700 And I will also 01:01:30.700 --> 01:01:31.680 Bring you up again 01:01:31.680 --> 01:01:33.900 And Joseph's hand 01:01:33.900 --> 01:01:35.760 Shall close your eyes 01:01:35.760 --> 01:01:38.539 That's so beautiful 01:01:38.539 --> 01:01:40.460 Because this man 01:01:40.460 --> 01:01:41.599 Jacob had said 01:01:41.599 --> 01:01:42.780 Of his son Joseph 01:01:42.780 --> 01:01:45.160 He is undoubtedly dead 01:01:45.159 --> 01:01:47.679 When you go to chapter 37 01:01:47.679 --> 01:01:50.460 And in 37 verse 35 01:01:50.460 --> 01:01:52.559 Just read the words there 01:01:52.559 --> 01:01:53.379 Of Jacob 01:01:53.379 --> 01:01:55.259 In chapter 37 01:01:55.259 --> 01:01:56.420 35 01:01:56.420 --> 01:01:58.139 Well in 33 01:01:58.139 --> 01:02:01.460 He identified the garment 01:02:01.460 --> 01:02:03.619 As the son's robe 01:02:03.619 --> 01:02:04.739 Joseph's robe 01:02:04.739 --> 01:02:05.699 He said 01:02:05.699 --> 01:02:07.000 A fierce animal has devoured him 01:02:07.000 --> 01:02:08.359 Joseph is without doubt 01:02:08.359 --> 01:02:09.379 Torn to pieces 01:02:09.379 --> 01:02:11.739 Then Jacob tore his garments 01:02:11.739 --> 01:02:13.639 And put sackcloth on his loins 01:02:13.639 --> 01:02:14.819 And mourned for his son 01:02:14.819 --> 01:02:15.619 For many days 01:02:15.619 --> 01:02:16.960 All his sons 01:02:16.960 --> 01:02:17.779 And all his daughters 01:02:17.779 --> 01:02:19.099 Rose up to comfort him 01:02:19.099 --> 01:02:20.659 But he refused 01:02:20.659 --> 01:02:21.480 To be comforted 01:02:21.480 --> 01:02:21.859 And said 01:02:21.859 --> 01:02:22.799 No 01:02:22.799 --> 01:02:25.339 I shall go down to Sheol 01:02:25.339 --> 01:02:26.940 I shall go down to the grave 01:02:26.940 --> 01:02:28.219 To my son 01:02:28.219 --> 01:02:29.539 Mourning 01:02:29.539 --> 01:02:31.539 And here he is 01:02:31.539 --> 01:02:32.659 In chapter 46 01:02:32.659 --> 01:02:35.059 What a difference 01:02:35.059 --> 01:02:36.839 To what he had envisaged 01:02:36.839 --> 01:02:37.440 And feared 01:02:37.440 --> 01:02:39.019 I shall go down 01:02:39.019 --> 01:02:41.019 To the grave 01:02:41.019 --> 01:02:42.279 Mourning 01:02:42.280 --> 01:02:44.040 With my son 01:02:44.040 --> 01:02:46.080 And here's God 01:02:46.080 --> 01:02:46.660 Saying to him 01:02:46.660 --> 01:02:47.519 Joseph 01:02:47.519 --> 01:02:49.860 Shall close your eyes 01:02:49.860 --> 01:02:51.160 In other words 01:02:51.160 --> 01:02:52.000 He's saying to Jacob 01:02:52.000 --> 01:02:53.300 When you die 01:02:53.300 --> 01:02:56.740 Joseph will be there 01:02:56.740 --> 01:03:00.300 And the closing of your eyes 01:03:00.300 --> 01:03:00.980 In death 01:03:00.980 --> 01:03:03.040 Most people die 01:03:03.040 --> 01:03:04.260 Or some people anyway 01:03:04.260 --> 01:03:05.120 With their eyes open 01:03:05.120 --> 01:03:06.440 They pass away 01:03:06.440 --> 01:03:08.260 Their eyes need to be closed 01:03:08.260 --> 01:03:09.320 Then by somebody there 01:03:09.320 --> 01:03:10.940 Just to take their eyelids 01:03:10.940 --> 01:03:12.099 And close them down 01:03:12.099 --> 01:03:13.980 Joseph 01:03:13.980 --> 01:03:16.760 Shall close your eyes 01:03:16.760 --> 01:03:19.119 He'll be there 01:03:19.119 --> 01:03:22.559 To take care of your need 01:03:22.559 --> 01:03:24.320 When you die 01:03:24.320 --> 01:03:26.860 Don't be afraid 01:03:26.860 --> 01:03:29.480 To go down to Egypt 01:03:29.480 --> 01:03:32.880 And don't you be afraid 01:03:32.880 --> 01:03:36.059 Of the future 01:03:36.059 --> 01:03:38.599 Don't be afraid 01:03:38.599 --> 01:03:39.139 Of the future 01:03:39.139 --> 01:03:39.719 For yourself 01:03:39.719 --> 01:03:40.659 Personally 01:03:40.659 --> 01:03:41.719 If you're in Christ 01:03:41.719 --> 01:03:42.159 Tonight 01:03:42.159 --> 01:03:43.960 You have no need 01:03:43.960 --> 01:03:44.400 To be afraid 01:03:44.400 --> 01:03:45.380 All of this 01:03:45.380 --> 01:03:47.059 Your property as well 01:03:47.059 --> 01:03:49.400 Don't be afraid 01:03:49.400 --> 01:03:50.340 As a congregation 01:03:50.340 --> 01:03:53.440 Of looking into the future 01:03:53.440 --> 01:03:54.900 Unknown as though it is 01:03:54.900 --> 01:03:56.099 To a great extent 01:03:56.099 --> 01:03:58.759 Don't be afraid 01:03:58.759 --> 01:04:01.039 I am God 01:04:01.039 --> 01:04:01.619 He says 01:04:01.619 --> 01:04:03.259 I am the God 01:04:03.259 --> 01:04:04.079 Of your fathers 01:04:04.079 --> 01:04:07.319 I will go with you 01:04:07.319 --> 01:04:09.539 I will take you 01:04:09.539 --> 01:04:10.239 Back up again 01:04:10.239 --> 01:04:12.639 I will not leave you 01:04:12.639 --> 01:04:15.179 I will be there for you 01:04:15.179 --> 01:04:16.860 All the way through 01:04:16.860 --> 01:04:20.320 And of course 01:04:20.320 --> 01:04:22.480 The Bible itself 01:04:22.480 --> 01:04:24.079 Closes with the wonderful words 01:04:24.079 --> 01:04:24.280 Of 01:04:24.280 --> 01:04:25.160 Or more or less 01:04:25.160 --> 01:04:26.300 Closes the wonderful words 01:04:26.300 --> 01:04:26.900 Of Revelation 01:04:26.900 --> 01:04:28.620 Chapter 21 01:04:28.620 --> 01:04:30.860 They're not exactly the same 01:04:30.860 --> 01:04:31.620 As what you find here 01:04:31.620 --> 01:04:32.579 In Genesis 46 01:04:32.579 --> 01:04:32.940 But 01:04:32.940 --> 01:04:34.720 There's a very close relationship 01:04:34.720 --> 01:04:35.480 I'm sure you'll be able 01:04:35.480 --> 01:04:36.160 To work that out 01:04:36.160 --> 01:04:36.720 For yourself 01:04:36.720 --> 01:04:39.900 Where the final order 01:04:39.900 --> 01:04:40.360 Of things 01:04:40.360 --> 01:04:40.800 In heaven 01:04:40.800 --> 01:04:41.700 Is revealed 01:04:41.700 --> 01:04:42.360 To John 01:04:42.360 --> 01:04:44.940 I heard a loud voice 01:04:44.940 --> 01:04:45.539 From the throne 01:04:45.539 --> 01:04:46.019 Saying 01:04:46.019 --> 01:04:47.559 Behold 01:04:47.559 --> 01:04:48.519 The dwelling place 01:04:48.519 --> 01:04:49.099 Of God 01:04:49.099 --> 01:04:49.960 Is with man 01:04:49.960 --> 01:04:51.880 God's presence 01:04:51.880 --> 01:04:53.039 Is now with man 01:04:53.039 --> 01:04:54.260 This is heaven 01:04:54.260 --> 01:04:56.360 He will dwell with them 01:04:56.360 --> 01:04:57.620 And they will be 01:04:57.620 --> 01:04:58.200 His people 01:04:58.200 --> 01:04:59.780 And God himself 01:04:59.780 --> 01:05:00.519 Will be with them 01:05:00.519 --> 01:05:01.260 As their God 01:05:01.260 --> 01:05:03.460 He will wipe away 01:05:03.460 --> 01:05:04.320 Every tear 01:05:04.320 --> 01:05:05.720 From their eyes 01:05:05.720 --> 01:05:07.059 And death 01:05:07.059 --> 01:05:08.079 Shall be no more 01:05:08.079 --> 01:05:09.480 Neither shall there be 01:05:09.480 --> 01:05:09.820 Mourning 01:05:09.820 --> 01:05:10.380 Nor crying 01:05:10.380 --> 01:05:10.960 Nor pain 01:05:10.960 --> 01:05:11.500 Anymore 01:05:11.500 --> 01:05:13.159 For the former things 01:05:13.159 --> 01:05:14.239 Have passed away 01:05:14.239 --> 01:05:16.500 So for you 01:05:16.500 --> 01:05:17.199 As a Christian 01:05:17.199 --> 01:05:20.079 Whoever closes 01:05:20.079 --> 01:05:20.659 Your eyes 01:05:20.659 --> 01:05:21.159 In death 01:05:21.159 --> 01:05:21.760 Physically 01:05:21.760 --> 01:05:24.179 In a higher sense 01:05:24.179 --> 01:05:26.340 Jesus will do 01:05:26.340 --> 01:05:27.260 That spiritually 01:05:27.260 --> 01:05:30.900 And when you arise 01:05:30.900 --> 01:05:32.320 From the grave 01:05:32.320 --> 01:05:34.519 There'll be no mourning 01:05:34.519 --> 01:05:36.280 No crying 01:05:36.280 --> 01:05:38.179 No tears 01:05:38.179 --> 01:05:40.320 God himself 01:05:40.320 --> 01:05:41.219 Will wipe away 01:05:41.219 --> 01:05:43.339 Every tear 01:05:43.339 --> 01:05:43.359 Every tear 01:05:43.359 --> 01:05:45.539 What a hope 01:05:45.539 --> 01:05:47.739 What a prospect 01:05:47.739 --> 01:05:50.000 What a God 01:05:50.000 --> 01:05:52.000 You see 01:05:52.000 --> 01:05:52.679 Your God 01:05:52.679 --> 01:05:53.879 Your God 01:05:53.879 --> 01:05:54.279 Your ale 01:05:54.279 --> 01:05:56.679 Your covenant God 01:05:56.679 --> 01:05:59.519 Your protector God 01:05:59.519 --> 01:06:01.920 The God 01:06:01.920 --> 01:06:02.800 The God of your future 01:06:02.800 --> 01:06:05.219 As well as the now 01:06:05.219 --> 01:06:06.500 And the past 01:06:06.500 --> 01:06:07.719 Let's pray 01:06:07.719 --> 01:06:10.900 Almighty God 01:06:10.900 --> 01:06:11.539 We thank you 01:06:11.539 --> 01:06:12.300 For every assurance 01:06:12.300 --> 01:06:13.239 You give us 01:06:13.239 --> 01:06:15.820 Of the sovereign care 01:06:15.820 --> 01:06:16.340 That you have 01:06:16.340 --> 01:06:17.099 For your people 01:06:17.099 --> 01:06:18.900 Bless us then 01:06:18.900 --> 01:06:19.259 Tonight 01:06:19.259 --> 01:06:20.059 Lord we pray 01:06:20.059 --> 01:06:21.900 Make us to know 01:06:21.900 --> 01:06:22.739 That we are indeed 01:06:22.739 --> 01:06:23.460 Under the care 01:06:23.460 --> 01:06:24.539 Of this great God 01:06:24.539 --> 01:06:26.280 The God of covenant 01:06:26.280 --> 01:06:26.820 Promise 01:06:26.820 --> 01:06:27.640 And blessing 01:06:27.640 --> 01:06:29.440 The God of power 01:06:29.440 --> 01:06:30.120 And might 01:06:30.120 --> 01:06:31.840 The God who is faithful 01:06:31.840 --> 01:06:33.100 To his every promise 01:06:33.100 --> 01:06:35.019 Lord we pray 01:06:35.019 --> 01:06:35.680 That you would speak 01:06:35.680 --> 01:06:36.880 To us out of your word 01:06:36.880 --> 01:06:38.380 And especially 01:06:38.380 --> 01:06:39.820 At times of anxiety 01:06:39.820 --> 01:06:41.640 Times when we may 01:06:41.640 --> 01:06:42.660 Question things 01:06:42.660 --> 01:06:44.519 Times when we may doubt 01:06:44.519 --> 01:06:47.140 Times when we may be afraid 01:06:47.139 --> 01:06:48.519 O Lord 01:06:48.519 --> 01:06:49.599 Calm our hearts 01:06:49.599 --> 01:06:50.119 We pray 01:06:50.119 --> 01:06:51.859 By giving us 01:06:51.859 --> 01:06:52.619 A renewed vision 01:06:52.619 --> 01:06:53.420 Of yourself 01:06:53.420 --> 01:06:55.279 Of your greatness 01:06:55.279 --> 01:06:56.259 Of your grace 01:06:56.259 --> 01:06:57.879 Of your love 01:06:57.879 --> 01:06:59.259 Of your steadfast love 01:06:59.259 --> 01:07:01.159 And of your own 01:07:01.159 --> 01:07:02.739 Presence with your people 01:07:02.739 --> 01:07:04.559 On into eternity 01:07:04.559 --> 01:07:05.739 Bless any tonight 01:07:05.739 --> 01:07:07.420 Who have not 01:07:07.420 --> 01:07:08.279 As yet come 01:07:08.279 --> 01:07:09.599 To give themselves 01:07:09.599 --> 01:07:10.539 Into your hand 01:07:10.539 --> 01:07:12.219 Who have not come 01:07:12.219 --> 01:07:13.239 To trust in you 01:07:13.239 --> 01:07:15.219 Who have not yet come 01:07:15.219 --> 01:07:16.839 To leave the world 01:07:16.839 --> 01:07:18.359 And come into Christ 01:07:18.359 --> 01:07:20.199 Lord bless them 01:07:20.199 --> 01:07:21.099 We pray as well 01:07:21.099 --> 01:07:22.379 Not only here 01:07:22.379 --> 01:07:23.019 But elsewhere 01:07:23.019 --> 01:07:24.719 And guide us 01:07:24.719 --> 01:07:25.559 Continually through 01:07:25.559 --> 01:07:26.579 The path of life 01:07:26.579 --> 01:07:28.000 And receive us 01:07:28.000 --> 01:07:29.019 Finally at last 01:07:29.019 --> 01:07:30.279 Into your own 01:07:30.279 --> 01:07:31.519 Everlasting mansions 01:07:31.519 --> 01:07:32.619 For Jesus' sake 01:07:32.619 --> 01:07:33.519 Amen 01:07:33.519 --> 01:07:36.899 Our final psalm 01:07:36.899 --> 01:07:37.539 This evening 01:07:37.539 --> 01:07:37.839 Is 01:07:37.839 --> 01:07:40.099 Psalm 118 01:07:40.099 --> 01:07:43.619 Psalm 118 01:07:43.619 --> 01:07:44.420 That's in the 01:07:44.420 --> 01:07:45.960 Scottish Psalter 01:07:45.960 --> 01:07:47.980 Page 397 01:07:47.980 --> 01:07:48.900 The tune is 01:07:48.900 --> 01:07:49.559 Colesill 01:07:49.559 --> 01:07:53.259 Verses 1-6 01:07:53.259 --> 01:07:54.960 O praise the Lord 01:07:54.960 --> 01:07:55.719 For he is good 01:07:55.719 --> 01:07:57.679 His mercy lasteth ever 01:07:57.679 --> 01:07:58.719 Let those of Israel 01:07:58.719 --> 01:07:59.380 Now say 01:07:59.380 --> 01:08:01.279 His mercy faileth never 01:08:01.279 --> 01:08:02.119 Now let the house 01:08:02.119 --> 01:08:02.920 Of Aaron say 01:08:02.920 --> 01:08:04.900 His mercy lasteth ever 01:08:04.900 --> 01:08:06.380 Let those that fear 01:08:06.380 --> 01:08:07.559 The Lord now say 01:08:07.559 --> 01:08:10.139 His mercy faileth never 01:08:10.139 --> 01:08:12.739 And then in verses 5 and 6 01:08:12.739 --> 01:08:14.840 Again talking of distress 01:08:14.840 --> 01:08:15.840 And how the Lord 01:08:15.840 --> 01:08:17.340 Answered his cry 01:08:17.340 --> 01:08:19.019 He in a large place 01:08:19.019 --> 01:08:19.779 Did me set 01:08:19.779 --> 01:08:20.720 From trouble 01:08:20.720 --> 01:08:21.399 Made me free 01:08:21.399 --> 01:08:22.519 The mighty Lord 01:08:22.519 --> 01:08:24.180 Is on my side 01:08:24.180 --> 01:08:25.880 I will not be afraid 01:08:25.880 --> 01:08:27.960 For anything that man can do 01:08:27.960 --> 01:08:31.140 I shall not be dismayed 01:08:31.140 --> 01:08:31.640 These words 01:08:31.640 --> 01:08:33.220 O praise the Lord 01:08:33.220 --> 01:08:42.980 O praise the Lord 01:08:42.980 --> 01:08:46.900 For he is good 01:08:46.900 --> 01:08:53.440 His mercy lasteth ever 01:08:53.440 --> 01:08:59.940 Let those of Israel 01:08:59.939 --> 01:09:05.519 Let those of Israel 01:09:05.519 --> 01:09:06.519 Say 01:09:06.519 --> 01:09:08.960 His mercy faileth never 01:09:08.960 --> 01:09:18.159 Let the hearts of Aaron 01:09:18.159 --> 01:09:19.659 Say 01:09:19.659 --> 01:09:26.259 His mercy lasteth ever 01:09:26.260 --> 01:09:31.840 Let those of Israel 01:09:36.300 --> 01:09:37.960 What the Lord 01:09:37.960 --> 01:09:43.900 him say 01:09:43.900 --> 01:09:47.480 His mercy faileth never 01:09:47.480 --> 01:09:48.659 His mercy faileth never 01:09:48.659 --> 01:09:49.940 In distress 01:09:49.940 --> 01:09:50.619 Doshint James 01:09:50.640 --> 01:09:51.920 hall 01:09:51.920 --> 01:09:59.920 The Lord may answer me. 01:10:00.399 --> 01:10:07.920 The evil earth's place did me stay. 01:10:08.920 --> 01:10:14.920 From trouble made me free. 01:10:14.920 --> 01:10:24.920 The mighty Lord is on my side. 01:10:24.920 --> 01:10:31.920 I will not be afraid. 01:10:31.920 --> 01:10:47.920 For anything that man can do, I shall not be afraid. 01:10:48.920 --> 01:10:52.920 After the benediction, I'll go to the door to my right this evening. 01:10:52.920 --> 01:11:00.920 Now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you now and evermore. 01:11:01.920 --> 01:11:02.920 Amen. 01:11:02.920 --> 01:11:04.920 Amen. 01:11:32.920 --> 01:11:33.920 Amen. 01:11:34.920 --> 01:11:35.920 Amen. 01:11:40.920 --> 01:11:41.920 Amen. 01:11:42.920 --> 01:11:43.920 Amen.