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Behold

The Birds Of The Heavens. Behold. Jesus and Anxiety. Anxiety (Merimnao) – Merizo “to draw in different directions” Distracted in walk. Cause: “little faith” (Matt. 6:30) God’s goodness and faithfulness is constant – why do you doubt? He knows your need (v. 32)

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Behold

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  1. The Birds Of The Heavens Behold

  2. Jesus and Anxiety • Anxiety (Merimnao) – Merizo “to draw in different directions” Distracted in walk. • Cause: “little faith” (Matt. 6:30) • God’s goodness and faithfulness is constant – why do you doubt? • He knows your need (v. 32) • Behold the birds (food); Lilies and grass (raiment) (v.26, 28-30) • Do we believe in God’s PROVIDENCE?

  3. GOD’S PROVIDENCE • Providence – Latin: Providentia – foresight. • “Timely care; active foresight” • God provides for His creation – animals • Animals wait for God for their food – God delivers “in due season” (Psm. 104:25,27, 145:15) • Young Ravens which cry (Psm. 147:9) • Are not YOU of MORE VALUE than the animals? (Matt. 6:26)

  4. Ahasuerus – Persian King – 127 Provinces from India to Ethiopia Vashti Esther Haman Mordecai Purim- “casting lots”

  5. Foiled Plot To Kill Paul (Acts 23:12-35) Paul’s Nephew Cover of darkness Governor Felix - Caesarea

  6. God’s Providence Who knows. . . Have come to the Kingdom for such a time as this? (Esther 4:14) God’s Promise fulfilled through nephew overhearing plan (Acts 23:11,16)

  7. Distress-Vindication (Gen. 42:21) Close Ties Broken - Reunion (Gen. 43:29-31, 46:29) Emotional - Weeping Pent-Up Reality Made Known (Gen. 45:1-2, 14-15) Death – Separation (Gen. 50:1)

  8. Silver Cup in Benjamin’s Bag – Bring Father (Gen. 44:2-4; 45:13) Money in Bags – Bring Youngest Brother ( Gen. 42:14,20,25) Wise Planning for Famine Years (Gen. 41:46-49; 47:15-17, 20) Forethought – Work Toward Goal Emotional - Weeping

  9. Joseph Exalted (Gen. 41:39-44) Dreams (Gen. 40-41) Divine Providence (Psm. 104:14,21) Forethought – Work Toward Goal Emotional - Weeping

  10. Look Beyond Death (Gen. 50:24-25, Heb. 11:22) God Sent Me – To Preserve Life (Gen. 45:5-8) You Meant Evil – God Meant Good (Gen. 50: 19-21) Divine Providence Forethought – Work Toward Goal Emotional - Weeping God With Joseph (Gen. 40:8, 42:6-9) God Helps Forget Pain (Gen. 41:51-52) Faith

  11. Look Beyond Death (I Corinthians 15:35-43, 50-58) Divine Providence “All these things will be added unto you” Forethought – Work Toward Goal – Do what is effectual Emotional – Weeping God Knows – God Cares Matt. 6:32, I Pet. 5:7 Seek God – Pray Matt. 6:33, Phil. 4:4-7 Faith

  12. GOD PROVIDES FOR THE BIRDS GOD WILL PROVIDE FOR YOU!

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