Happy Father’s Day

There will be a brief meeting for all VBS staff by the piano immediately following the morning service.

We need paper towel or wrapping paper tubes.

See Kathy V if you can make cookies for either Wednesday or Thursday night.

We need a team to set up and prepare food for the closing program on Thursday .

There will be a class for adults each night upstairs.

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Psalm 23

The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want.He makes me lie in pastures green.He leads me by the still, still waters,

His goodness restores my soul.

Chorus

And I will trust in You aloneAnd I will trust in You alone,

For Your endless mercy follows me,Your goodness will lead me home.

Psalm 23

He guides my ways in righteousness,And He anoints my head with oil,And my cup, it overflows with joy,

I feast on His pure delights.

Chorus

And I will trust in You aloneAnd I will trust in You alone,

For Your endless mercy follows me,Your goodness will lead me home.

Psalm 23

And though I walk the darkest path,I will not fear the evil one,

For You are with me, and Your rod and staff

Are the comfort I need to know.

Chorus

And I will trust in You aloneAnd I will trust in You alone,

For Your endless mercy follows me,Your goodness will lead me home.

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Be strong in the Lord, and be of good courage;Your mighty Defender

is always the same!Mount up with wings, as the eagle ascending;

Victory is sure when you call on His name!

Be Strong in the Lord

Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord,

And be of good courage, For He is your Guide.Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord,

And rejoice for the victory is yours.

Chorus

Be strong in the Lord, and be of good courage;Your mighty Commander

will vanquish the foe.Fear not the battle for the

victory is always His;He will protect you wherever you

go.

Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord,

And be of good courage, for He is your Guide;Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord,

And rejoice for the victory is yours!

Questions we ask…A story of testing, trust, and prayerStrategy – Undermine Israel’s confidence

in their king and in their GodDoes that sound familiar? Where is your confidence?

 “Going to Daddy”   Isaiah 36,37

Methodical v.1-2Mocking v.4-6, 8-9Misinterpretation v.7Misrepresentation v.10Manipulation v.11-20Mind Games

The Enemy’s Tactics

His carrots come in all shapes and sizes.

What color is your carrot?

Methodical v.1-2Mocking v.4-6, 8-9Misinterpretation v.7Misrepresentation v.10Manipulation v.11-20Mind GamesBlasphemy

The Enemy’s Tactics

Never negotiate with Satan v.21Humble yourself before God 37.1Get alone with GodSeek out godly help v.2, 4bAdmit your weakness v.3Believe God’s promises v.5-7

Responses of Faith

Another threat v.10-11Another step of faith v.14

He went to The Father’s HouseHezekiah prays v.16-20

ReverenceRespect vs. ReproachRealityRequest

Next Steps – It’s not over yet

Because you have prayed v21Woe to Sennacherib

You picked on the wrong enemy v.23-24aYou can’t hide from Me v.28-29You can’t stand against Me v.35My victory is sure and complete v36-38

God’s Answer

Never negotiate with Satan Humble yourself before God Get alone with HimSeek out godly help Admit your weakness Believe God’s promises Lay down your need at His throneListen for His answer

So Go to The Father