Escape to Egypt
The Lord is our Rock, our Fortress, and our Deliverer
Read Matthew 2:13-23
Remember when the wise men came and visited Jesus and brought him gifts? Afterward, the wise men went back home without telling Herod where Jesus was. This made Herod very angry. He wanted to kill Jesus to keep Jesus from becoming king.
An angel came to Joseph in a dream. The angel told Joseph to take the child and Mary and flee to Egypt. Obediently, Joseph took Mary and Jesus and fled to Egypt. The Lord protected them and delivered them from their enemies, because the Lord is our rock, our fortress, and our deliverer.
No matter who is in power God is still in control. Even cruel King Herod could not destroy baby Jesus, no matter how hard he tried. God is in control, and His plans will stand no matter what anyone might try to do to stop them.
God will take care of you just as He took care of Joseph, Mary, and His Son Jesus. We can always trust in Him. The Lord is our rock, our fortress, and our deliverer.
Family Discussion:
Memory Verse
When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My Son. HOSEA 11:1
Remember when the wise men came and visited Jesus and brought him gifts? Afterward, the wise men went back home without telling Herod where Jesus was. This made Herod very angry. He wanted to kill Jesus to keep Jesus from becoming king.
An angel came to Joseph in a dream. The angel told Joseph to take the child and Mary and flee to Egypt. Obediently, Joseph took Mary and Jesus and fled to Egypt. The Lord protected them and delivered them from their enemies, because the Lord is our rock, our fortress, and our deliverer.
No matter who is in power God is still in control. Even cruel King Herod could not destroy baby Jesus, no matter how hard he tried. God is in control, and His plans will stand no matter what anyone might try to do to stop them.
God will take care of you just as He took care of Joseph, Mary, and His Son Jesus. We can always trust in Him. The Lord is our rock, our fortress, and our deliverer.
Family Discussion:
- Why did King Herod want to kill Jesus? (he wanted to prevent Him from becoming King)
- Who told Joseph to flee to Egypt? (an angel)
- When did Mary, Joseph and Jesus return to Israel? (when the angel told them to go back)
- What does it mean that the Lord is our rock, our fortress, and our deliverer? (the Lord is strong, he is our protector and Savior, our firm foundation)
- The Lord is your rock, your fortress and your deliverer. Who should you turn to when you are facing problems in your life? (The Lord)
- Share about a time when you were afraid and how it helped you to know God was with you.
Memory Verse
When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My Son. HOSEA 11:1
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