Creatures Small & Wise

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Hebrews 12:25-29 – When God spoke from Mount Sinai His voice shook the earth, but now He makes another promise: "Once again I will shake not only the earth but the heavens also." 27 This means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain. 28 Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping Him with holy fear and awe. 29 For our God is a devouring fire.

Hebrews 12:25-29 – When God spoke from Mount Sinai His voice shook the earth, but now He makes another promise: "Once again I will shake not only the earth but the heavens also." 27 This means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain. 28 Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping Him with holy fear and awe. 29 For our God is a devouring fire.

Hebrews 12:25-29 – When God spoke from Mount Sinai His voice shook the earth, but now He makes another promise: "Once again I will shake not only the earth but the heavens also." 27 This means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain. 28 Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping Him with holy fear and awe. 29 For our God is a devouring fire.

Billy Graham: I’ve wept for America!

Those who trust in the Lord shall not be shaken!

Psalm 144:2 – He is my loving ally and my fortress, my tower of safety, my rescuer. He is my shield, and I take refuge in Him. (NLT)

Proverbs 30:24-28 – There are four things on earth that are small but unusually wise: 25 Ants—they aren't strong, but they store up food all summer. 26 [Rock Badgers]—they aren't powerful, but they make their homes among the rocks. 27 Locusts—they have no king, but they march in formation. 28 Lizards—they are easy to catch, but they are found even in kings' palaces. (NLT)

1. Ant25 Ants—they aren't strong, but they store up food all summer.

Lesson: Ants know what time it is and how to prepare accordingly.

Psalm 92:12 – But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon.

2. Rock Badger26 [Rock Badgers]—they aren't powerful, but they make their homes among the rocks.

Lesson: Rock Badgers know where their strength lies.

3. Locusts27 Locusts—they have no king, but they march in formation.

Lesson: What one locust can’t do alone, it can do in numbers.

Psalm 92:12-14 – But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. 13 For they are transplanted to the Lord's own house. They flourish in the courts of our God. 14 Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green.

Psalm 92:12-14 – But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. 13 For they are transplanted to the Lord's own house. They flourish in the courts of our God. 14 Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. 10 If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.

4. Lizards28 Lizards—they are easy to catch, but they are found even in kings' palaces.

Lesson: Be bold in your faith and in your declarations of the Promises of God.

Matthew 11:12 – And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. (NKJV)

Conclusion1. Ants – They understand the times and know

how to prepare.2. Rock Badgers – They understand where their

security lies.3. Locusts – They understand the power of

community and being in unity.4. Lizards – They understand boldness.

Conclusion1. Ants – They understand the times and know

how to prepare.2. Rock Badgers – They understand where their

security lies.3. Locusts – They understand the power of

community and being in unity.4. Lizards – They understand boldness.

Conclusion1. Ants – They understand the times and know

how to prepare.2. Rock Badgers – They understand where their

security lies.3. Locusts – They understand the power of

community and being in unity.4. Lizards – They understand boldness.

Conclusion1. Ants – They understand the times and know

how to prepare.2. Rock Badgers – They understand where their

security lies.3. Locusts – They understand the power of

community and being in unity.4. Lizards – They understand boldness.

Conclusion1. Ants – They understand the times and know

how to prepare.2. Rock Badgers – They understand where their

security lies.3. Locusts – They understand the power of

community and being in unity.4. Lizards – They understand boldness.

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