Topical Bible: Protection: Illustrated

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Protection is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, reflecting God's care and provision for His people. The concept of divine protection is woven into the fabric of biblical narratives, laws, prophecies, and teachings, offering believers assurance and comfort in the face of adversity.

Old Testament Illustrations

1. The Garden of Eden: In Genesis, God places Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, a place of safety and provision. Even after their disobedience, God provides garments of skin for their protection (Genesis 3:21).

2. Noah's Ark: In Genesis 6-9, God instructs Noah to build an ark to protect his family and the animal kingdom from the impending flood. This narrative illustrates God's ability to preserve life amidst judgment.

3. The Exodus: The deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt is a powerful example of divine protection. God shields His people from the plagues (Exodus 8:22-23) and parts the Red Sea to provide a path of escape (Exodus 14:21-22).

4. The Passover: During the final plague, God instructs the Israelites to mark their doorposts with the blood of a lamb, ensuring the angel of death passes over their homes (Exodus 12:13).

5. David and Goliath: In 1 Samuel 17, David's victory over Goliath is a testament to God's protection. David declares, "The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine" (1 Samuel 17:37).

Psalms and Wisdom Literature

The Psalms frequently express trust in God's protection. Psalm 91 is a profound declaration of God's safeguarding presence: "He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart" (Psalm 91:4). Similarly, Proverbs 18:10 states, "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."

Prophetic Assurance

The prophets often conveyed messages of protection to Israel. Isaiah 41:10 offers reassurance: "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness" .

New Testament Illustrations

1. Jesus' Ministry: Jesus exemplifies divine protection through His miracles, such as calming the storm (Mark 4:39) and healing the sick. His presence brings peace and safety to those who trust in Him.

2. The Good Shepherd: In John 10, Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep, ensuring their protection from harm.

3. The Armor of God: Ephesians 6:10-18 encourages believers to "put on the full armor of God" to stand firm against spiritual adversaries. This metaphorical armor includes truth, righteousness, faith, and salvation, symbolizing divine protection.

4. Paul's Journeys: The Apostle Paul's missionary journeys are marked by God's protective hand. In Acts 27, during a perilous sea voyage, Paul reassures his companions of God's promise of safety: "But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not a single life will be lost, only the ship" (Acts 27:22).

Theological Reflections

Protection in the Bible is not merely physical but also spiritual. It encompasses God's safeguarding of the soul, offering eternal security through faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 8:38-39 affirms that nothing can separate believers from the love of God in Christ Jesus, underscoring the ultimate protection found in Him.

Throughout Scripture, protection is a testament to God's faithfulness and sovereignty, inviting believers to trust in His unfailing care.

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Deuteronomy 32:11
As an eagle stirs up her nest, flutters over her young, spreads abroad her wings, takes them, bears them on her wings:
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Psalm 125:1,2
They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but stays for ever.
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Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runs into it, and is safe.
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Isaiah 25:4
For you have been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.
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Isaiah 31:5
As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it.
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Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which kill the prophets, and stone them that are sent to you; how often would I have gathered your children together, as a hen does gather her brood under her wings, and you would not!
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Justification by Faith --Illustrated by Abram's Righteousness
... Justification by Faith"Illustrated by Abram's Righteousness. ... For me the protection
of a special providence in this life, and the provision of a prepared ...
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The Criminal and his Relation to Society.
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criminal legislation and administration is clearly the protection of society ...
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The Songs of the Fugitive.
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sense of absence from and pining after the ark is illustrated by those ...
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The Formation and Order of the Primitive Church.
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Election Confirmed by the Calling of God. The Reprobate Bring Upon ...
... 6. Another security of our election is the protection of Christ our Shepherd. ... 1.
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Spanish Conquest-The Propagation, Decay, and Downfall of Spanish ...
... the gospel in the western hemisphere, under the Spanish rule, illustrated in its ...
force, the missionaries were brought back under armed protection, the practice ...
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The Mission of Little Children
... Jesus illustrated his teachings by these objects. ... And how soon it learns the meaning
of a mother's smile, and the protection of a father's hand! ...
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Deuteronomy
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of the unfilial son, the duty of neighbourliness, the protection of mother ...
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The New Crusade --Serampore and the Brotherhood
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land at Calcutta but at Serampore, and there, under the protection of the ...
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