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The power of God in delivering His people is a central theme throughout the Bible, demonstrating His sovereignty, faithfulness, and love. This divine power is manifested in various forms, from miraculous interventions to providential guidance, underscoring God's commitment to His covenant people.

Old Testament Deliverance

1. Exodus from Egypt: One of the most significant demonstrations of God's power is the deliverance of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. Through Moses, God performed a series of miraculous plagues, culminating in the Passover and the parting of the Red Sea. Exodus 14:21-22 states, "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left."

2. Conquest of Canaan: God's power is further displayed in the conquest of Canaan, where He delivered the Promised Land into the hands of the Israelites. The fall of Jericho is a notable example, where the walls fell after the Israelites marched around the city for seven days, as instructed by God (Joshua 6:20).

3. Deliverance from Enemies: Throughout the period of the Judges, God repeatedly delivered Israel from the oppression of surrounding nations. Judges 3:9 notes, "But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, as a deliverer to save them."

Prophetic Deliverance

1. Deliverance from Babylonian Exile: The prophets foretold and witnessed God's deliverance of His people from Babylonian captivity. Isaiah 43:14 declares, "Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: 'For your sake, I will send to Babylon and bring them all as fugitives, even the Chaldeans, in the ships in which they rejoice.'"

2. Messianic Deliverance: The prophets also spoke of a future deliverance through the Messiah. Isaiah 61:1 proclaims, "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners."

New Testament Deliverance

1. Jesus Christ's Ministry: The ultimate expression of God's power in deliverance is found in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Through His miracles, teachings, and sacrificial death, Jesus delivered humanity from sin and death. Colossians 1:13-14 affirms, "He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."

2. Deliverance from Demonic Forces: Jesus demonstrated His authority over demonic forces, delivering those oppressed by evil spirits. Mark 1:34 records, "And He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who He was."

3. Apostolic Deliverance: The apostles continued to manifest God's power in delivering people through the Holy Spirit. Acts 16:25-26 describes the deliverance of Paul and Silas from prison: "About midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose."

Eschatological Deliverance

The Bible also speaks of a future, ultimate deliverance when God will establish His eternal kingdom. Revelation 21:4 promises, "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away."

Throughout Scripture, the power of God in delivering His people is a testament to His unchanging nature and His desire to save and protect those who are His.

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Psalm 106:8
Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.
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God's People Delivered.
... deity of Christ, and tremble before His power, while men ... The voice of God is heard
from heaven, declaring ... hour of Jesus' coming, and delivering the everlasting ...
/.../the great controversy between christ and satan /40 gods people delivered.htm

God's People Delivered
... deity of Christ and tremble before His power, while men ... The voice of God is heard
from heaven, declaring ... hour of Jesus' coming, and delivering the everlasting ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 40 gods people delivered.htm

God.
... Instead of yielding to the power which lies in all ... glory of our Prophet is that while
thus delivering, as no ... so ethically does, the just wrath of God upon sin ...
//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/1 god.htm

How God Works in the Hearts of Men.
... and this in two ways; 1. By deserting them; 2. By delivering them over to ... they produce
this or that result, is owing to the mighty power of God, who divides ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 4 how god works.htm

Elijah the Tishbite
... shown the folly of trusting to the power of Baal ... Until they should turn to God with
repentance, and ... To Elijah was entrusted the mission of delivering to Ahab ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 9 elijah the tishbite.htm

Note C. --Chap. vii George Muller and his Second Conversion
... For it is the truth makes us free, by delivering us from the slavery of the lusts
of the ... It shows us how George Muller's power lay in God's revealing to ...
/.../murray/the two covenants/note c chap vii george muller.htm

Jonathan's Brave Deed
... nothing that can keep Jehovah from delivering his people either by ... Jehovah has given
them into the power of Israel ... quaked, so that it produced a God-sent panic. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/jonathans brave deed.htm

Light through Darkness.
... in the clouds of heaven with power and great ... fulfilled the will of God in delivering
the message ... Yet God accomplished His own beneficent purpose in permitting ...
/.../the great controversy between christ and satan /19 light through darkness.htm

From Egypt to Sinai.
... to him and gave him definite and ample instructions for his task of delivering out
of ... (1) He had a vision of God the holy one of all power who would be ...
/.../tidwell/the bible period by period/chapter v from egypt to.htm

Light through Darkness
... in the clouds of heaven with power and great ... fulfilled the will of God in delivering
the message ... Yet God accomplished His own beneficent purpose in permitting ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 19 light through darkness.htm