"God's Presence and Protection" - Sermon

Grand Lake Church

Read John 17: 11-15.

1. What do you think of when you hear the word protection? Who

do you protect? Who protects you?

2. Why is protection important? What did Pastor Mick mean when

he said without protection we can become prey?

3. What does Providence mean? How have you experienced

Providence in your life or the lives of others?

4. Read Psalm 46: 1. What does this tell us about the nature and

character of God? Why is this good news for us?

5. John 17 is Jesus praying to God. In today’s passage (v. 11-15),

what is the primary focus of Jesus’ prayer?

6. How did Jesus protect and prepare his disciples? How is this

similar to the way we raise our kids?

7. What does it mean to be in the world but not of the world?

In what ways can this be a source of joy? In what ways can it be

a source of danger?

8. Can you think of a time when God protected you or someone

you love? How is that an answer to Jesus’ prayer?

9. Read Isaiah 43: 1-2. What does this passage teach us regarding

God’s presence and protection, even when we face dangers in

the world?

Prayer for the Week:

Gracious and loving God, we thank you for your divine providence,

your ever present help in times of trouble. We offer ourselves to

you today to be conduits of your love and protection. Use us any

way you choose to help protect the children of God all around the

world. May your kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. We pray

this in the strong name of Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and

the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen.