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"THE SAFE REFUGE"
I. THE NEED OF A REFUGE.
A. Life filled with stresses and strains.
1. We all ultimately get to the place where we must reach out for help.
2. Day of disaster or victory.
B. Many problems assault my soul.
1. The success of the ungodly.
2. The triumph of evil over good.
3. Pain.
4. Death.
5. These are times when I run into my strong tower.
II. THE PLACE OF REFUGE, THE NAME JEHOVAH.
A. This is the incommunicable name of God.
1. It means "I am" or the becoming one.
2. The reverence the Jews have for this name.
B. Name often given in compound form.
1. Abraham - Jehovah Jireh.
2. Moses - Jehovah Nissi.
3. Gideon - Jehovah Shalom.
4. Jeremiah Jehovah Tsidkenu.
5. Ezekiel - Jehovah Shammal.
III. THE NAME OF JESUS.
A. Greek form of Hebrew Joshua.
1. Name given by Moses to his young minister - Jeho-Shua.
2. The name means Jehovah is salvation.
3. When the angel told Joseph to take Mary as his wife - "Call His name Jesus for He shall save His people from their sins."
B. Jesus as Jehovah.
1. I am come in My Father's name. John 5:43.
a. Before Abraham was I am. John 8: 58.
b. I am that bread of life. John 6:48.
c. I am the light of the world. John 8:12.
d. If you believe not that "I am " ye shall die in your sins. John 8:24.
e. I am the door. John 10: 9.
f. I am the good shepherd. John 10:11
C. Thus, the name Jesus has become our refuge, our strong tower.
1. How many the time I have run to it and found:
a. Hope.
b. Peace.
c. Understanding.
d. Comfort.
e. Help.
f. Courage.
g. Strength.
The name of Jesus is so sweet, I love its music to repeat, it makes
my joys full and complete, the precious name of Jesus, Jesus oh how
sweet the name.
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