Lockdown examples in the bible jerusha
- 1. LOCKDOWN EXAMPLES IN THE BIBLE Jerusha John 17th 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