1. Studies in Psalms Abiding in the Shadow of the Almighty Psalm 91

2. A psalm with no superscription Believed to be by Moses. Could apply as part of his farewell Descriptive of the one who truly abides in the Lord

3. Dwelling in His presence (1-2) He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High. The temple/tabernacle (church) He dwells there – more than “just on Sunday” Phil.1:21

4. Dwelling in His presence (1-2) Abiding under the shadow of the Almighty He is our Protector Do we seek to dwell under His influence? Psa. 119:105, Prov. 6:23

5. Dwelling in His presence (1-2) In Him I will trust! Do we trust Him? Prov. 16:20, 3:5, etc.

6. His deliverance (3-8) Description of a trap, pestilence. Consider this in light of Israel entering Canaan Deut. 28 - the promise

7. His deliverance (3-8) He will cover you His truth your shield and buckler – a great source of protection - Jn. 17:17, 8:32; Eph. 1:13 Truth can preserve us in many ways What God speaks is truth

8. His deliverance (3-8) No need to fear Motivation for a conquering nation Heb. 13:6

9. His deliverance (3-8) Vs. 7-8 – a thousand will fall… He can protect you Recall in Israel – Egypt defeated, Red Sea, Moabites in wilderness, …

10. His deliverance (3-8) Vs. 7-8 – the reward of the wicked - punishment Recall in Israel – Defeat of Jericho, Gideon and the Midianites, Samson and the Philistines, Hezekiah and Assyria, etc. If God can defeat enemies like this, What can He do for us? Rom. 8:31

11. His protection (9-13) Friends of the psalmist (who are also godly) Because YOU have made the Lord your dwelling place No evil will befall you

12. His protection (9-13) “He will give His angels charge…” Consider context – when one is faithful, God is able to protect and watch over him.

13. His protection (9-13) “He will give His angels charge…” Angels – see Heb. 1:14. They carry righteous to rest ( Lk. 15:22 ); They deliver God’s message ( Ac. 10:3 ); They execute God’s will ( cf. Rev.10 ) He has helpers!

14. His protection (9-13) “He will give His angels charge…” Quoted by Satan to Jesus Matt. 4:6, Lk. 4:10-11 He took verses out of context! Psa. 91 NOT about testing God! It is about faithfulness. Jesus answered – Matt. 4:7

15. He will answer (14-16) Conversation is now the Lord speaking to His faithful. Because he has set his love I will deliver him – Jn. 14:23, Rom. 8:28, Jas. 1:23

16. He will answer (14-16) I will set Him on high – 1 Pet. 5:6 He shall call upon Me – prayers Jas. 5:16, 1 John 5:14-15

17. He will answer (14-16) I will be with him in trouble – Matt. 28:20 I will deliver and honor him 2 Pet. 2:9

18. He will answer (14-16) Satisfy with long life – cf. Eph. 6:2-3 Such is the rule – His will preserves life in many ways. NOTE: No guarantee of longer life here – but rather that all will work out for good!

19. He will answer (14-16) I will show him my salvation Physically, for Israel faithfulness would lead to deliverance. For us, faithfulness leads to salvation - cf. Rev. 14:13

20. Are you dwelling “in the secret places of the Lord”?