1. 1 “ UNDERNEATH ARE THE EVERLASTING ARMS ” Deut. 33:27 “ The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.” [By Ron Halbrook]

2. 2 “THE EVERLASTING ARMS” Introduction 1. Deut. 33:26-29 Moses blesses Israel 2. Jeshurun: Upright One 3. Look to God  Refuge: Safe dwelling-place  Underneath are the everlasting arms: Total security  Surrounded by enemies: God defeats all 4. Same blessings to spiritual Israel

3. 3 “THE EVERLASTING ARMS” I. Everlasting God A. Ps. 90:1-4 Eternal Existence B. Jn. 1:1-3 One God (Divine Nature), Three Persons C. Heb. 13:8 Unchanging Divine Nature D. Everlasting Arms  Promise of God’s Presence & Help  Strong, Steady Support  Never Fails

4. 4 “THE EVERLASTING ARMS” II. Guiding the Universe & History A. Col. 1:15-17 Deity of Christ: Creator & Sustainer of All Things B. Acts 14:15-17 God’s Blessings on All Men C. Acts 17:24-27 God’s Rule Over Nations: Those Who Seek Him Can Find Him

5. 5 “THE EVERLASTING ARMS” III. Sustaining His People in Every Trial & Temptation A. 2 Cor. 4:15-18 Body Weakens, Soul Renewed B. Heb. 4:14-16 Christ Understands Our Struggle, Can Help When We Are Tempted C. Heb. 13:5-6 Faith in God Above Fear of Men

6. 6 “THE EVERLASTING ARMS” III. Sustaining His People in Every Trial & Temptation D. Ja. 1:2-12 See Trials as Blessings  Produce Patience  Stir Us to Seek Wisdom  Cause Us to Look Beyond Material Status

7. 7 “THE EVERLASTING ARMS” III. Sustaining His People in Every Trial & Temptation E. 1 Pet. 1:6-9 Trials Purify Our Faith, Love, & Hope F. 1 Pet. 4:12-19 Christ’s Example Sustains All Who Suffer for Him G. 1 Pet. 5:6-11 God Knows & Cares As We Struggle Against Satan

8. 8 “THE EVERLASTING ARMS” III. Sustaining His People in Every Trial & Temptation E. Eph. 3:13-21 Draw Near to God in Prayer—He Can Do More Than “We Ask or Think!”

9. 9 “UNDERNEATH ARE THE EVERLASTING ARMS” Conclusion 1. “ The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms” (Deut. 33:27). 2. Blessing for Jeshurun: Upright One 3. Look to God  Backsliding Saint: Repent, Pray (Acts 8:22)  Alien Sinner: Believe, Be Baptized (Mk. 16:16)