Lockdown examples in the bible jerusha

Lockdown examples in the bible jerusha

1. Lockdown Examples in the Bible Jerusha John 17 th April 2020

2. Noah: Genesis 6-9 What they did during their lockdown/Situation? God instructed Noah flood that would destroy the Earth God warned Noah He was the only righteous man on Earth What we are doing, or should we do? Noah was prepared for the flood but we were not Tiny Virus - Covid 19 Problems to Human race

3. Abraham – Genesis 21,22 What they did during their lockdown/Situation? Didn’t have Children God spoke & promised a son Isaac was born when he was 100 years old Was ready to sacrifice Isaac What we are doing, or should we do? Initial 21 days Later on 40 days Be patient and Faith in God Respect those in authority

4. Moses – Exodus 2: 11-24 What they did during their lockdown/Situation? Moses killed an Egyptian Fled for 40 years God spoke to Moses Lead Israelites out of Egypt He felt he was not the right person to lead Obedience What we are doing, or should we do? Lockdown for 40 days We children feel we don’t have a role to play We can pray & God will answer God is bigger than the virus Lot of fake prophecies Depend on God only

5. Samson– Judges 13-16 What they did during their lockdown/situation? Strongest man alive Secret was in his hair Delilah knew his secret & shaved his hair Lost strength In prison he prayed & repented Defeated Philistines What we are doing, or should we do? We may feel we are loosing some things Use this time to pray and repent Grow closer to God Quiet time more efficiently

6. Elisha – 2Kings 2: 9 What they did during their lockdown/situation? Asked for Double portion of the spirit What we are doing, or should we do? Double blessings To keep us safe Provide our needs Spend double time with God

7. Daniel – Daniel 1 & 6 What they did during their lockdown/situation? King Nebuchadnezzar was looking for young men to serve in his Kingdom Daniel & his 3 friends Chose to eat vegetables & drank water Daniels friends were stronger Den of Lions – Saved & not harmed What we are doing, or should we do? Avoid temptation Avoid worldly pleasures Choose to be different God will send help We may feel stuck God will get us out of it

8. Mary and Joseph- Mathew 2:13-18 What they did during their lockdown/situation? Jesus birth Mary & Joseph – return -Jerusalem Angel appeared Go to Egypt Stayed till Herod died Isiah prophecy fulfilled What we are doing, or should we do? Mary & Joseph – Very afraid, likewise we are also in fear & anxiety we should actively receive Gods love and protection personally. Psalm 91 God will keep us from all harm

9. Jesus– Mathew 4: 1-11, Luke 4:1-13 What they did during their lockdown/situation? Wilderness for 40 days Tempted – Devil Knew how to face it Did not test God What we are doing, or should we do? Scarcity of food & money Pray – God will provide

10. Paul- Acts 16, Acts 21, Acts 24 What they did during their lockdown/situation? Healing a demon poessed girl landed him in prison – did not expect Paul & Silas did not run away Worshiped God in Prison What we are doing, or should we do? We didn’t expect the virus Spending time praising God Worshipped God in our homes Online church services Sunday school talk to friends and family and make new relationships.

11. John: Revelations 1 What they did during their lockdown/situation? John was exile in Patmos island angel kept speaking to him Jesus’ plans were revealed- which enabled him to write the book of Revelations Jesus’ redemption and justification of the world What we are doing, or should we do? we can use this time to increase our Bible knowledge and become stronger in Faith

12. Key take-aways: For a caterpillar to become a butterfly it has to undergo lockdown for 21 days, we can also expect good things after this lockdown. Keep praying Keep quiet-time efficiently and grow closer to God Keep trusting Keep worshiping Keep rejoicing Avoid temptation Be patient and have faith Be strong and courageous Be different