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Sunday Afternoon Preaching on the Christian Responsibilities - Part 2
Feb 12 2023

The Shield of Thy Help
(Helping and Getting Help)

Text: Deuteronomy 33
Obj: that the brethren may know how and practice his virtue, and properly
Intro:
Define – Help, Blessings
Bible verses – points per usage

How to Give/Get Help according to the help gotten by Israel from the Lord and Moses?
1. It Should Be According the Instruction of the Word of God – vv. 2-5 – in General to Israel
a. ‘shined forth’ – there is a source (God) and destination – v.2
b. “fiery law” – word of God – v2. Also v.3 “thy words”, v.4 law/commanded
c. “when gathered together” – v. 5 – congregation – way to get instruction
2. There is strength in number - Alive – v. 6 – to Reuben, to Asher (vv. 24-25)
a. Ask the living, not the dead, the saved not the unsaved
b. The more saved people we have, the better the help we can give/get
3. Get Close Proximity to source of Help - v.7 - to Judah
a. ‘unto his people’ – God’s people, brethren
b. Be warned of the enemies – best way to get/give help from enemies is to be with the flock
4. Make the Necessary and Acceptable Work - vv. 8-11 – to Levi
a. Holy, lawful, faithful service/work
b. Rise above the challenges – to be hated by the enemies is to be expected
5. Do it in the Safety of a Loving Relationship – v. 12 – to Benjamin
a. Trust is built when there is genuine love between those that give/get help
6. Recognize and Take Good Care of Precious things - vv. 8-11 – to Joseph (Manasseh, Ephraim)
a. Resources – but even more - Trust and People
7. Do it with Joy – vv. 18-19 – to Zebulun and Issachar
a. Whenever, wherever
b. Be happy in serving the Lord – “sacrifices of righteousness”
8. Execute Justice for All – vv. 20-21 – to Gad
a. To the one getting and giving help
b. Accept the part of God as authority with the power to harm if so needed – “tear the arm”
9. Actively Seek Help, Early – v. 22 – to Dan
a. Help from those that know the way can give you the boost/leap you need
10. Use the favor/blessing given to you to give/get Help – v. 23 – to Naphtali
a. We all have something given to us, use it also the help others