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BIG IDEA:

THE BEST FORTRESS IS THE PRESENCE OF GOD

I. (:1-3) THE FORTRESS OF GOD PROTECTS AGAINST ALL ATTACKS —

WE WILL NOT FEAR

“A Mighty Fortress is our God”

A. (:1) The Security of Our Fortress

B. (:2-3) The Power of the Attacks

Pictured as the Powerful Forces of Nature

II. (:4-6) THE PRESENCE OF GOD QUIETS ALL ATTACKS —

WE WILL NOT BE MOVED

“Like a River Glorious is God’s Perfect Peace”

A. The Reality of God’s Presence With Us

B. The Futility of All Attacks Against the Fortress of God

REFRAIN (:7)

“The Lord of Hosts is with us;

The God of Jacob is our stronghold”

III. (:8-10) THE MAJESTY OF GOD PUTS AN END TO ALL STRIFE —

BEHOLD THE WORKS OF THE LORD

A. The Destruction of Warfare

B. The Exaltation of the Lord

REFRAIN (:11)

“The Lord of Hosts is with us;

The God of Jacob is our stronghold”