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The Lord Our Rereward
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Context: In this chapter, God assures Israel that He will redeem them from oppression. He challenges them to awake (v. 1), put on their garments (v. 1), shake themselves from the dust (v. 2), sing together (v. 9), and depart from evil (v. 11). The Lord will soon make them know His name (v. 6). He will make bare His holy arm (v. 10). He will go before Israel and be their rereward (v. 12).
Definition: Rereward: is another spelling for rearward and is related to rear guard. Ward is congruent to guard (Acts 12:10). Found six times in scripture: Numbers 10:25; Joshua 6:9, 13; 1 Samuel 29:2; Isaiah 52:12, 58:8. Acts both as a rear guard and as reserve forces.
Application: The promise that the Lord will fight for us does not mean that we do not fight (Deuteronomy 3:21-22; 20:1-4). We are in a warfare (1 Corinthians 9:7; 2 Corinthians 10:4; 1 Timothy 1:18). However, we rest assured that the Lord is our rereward.
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Pastor David Reagan
Antioch Baptist Church
10/05/2003
Sermon Recordings:
Scripture References:
Sermon Notes:
What God Does / What a Rereward Does:
- He Guards From Hidden Danger: It protects from attack in the
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Amalek (Deuteronomy 25: 17-19)
- He Supports in Times of Defeat: It enables an orderly retreat
Paul (2 Timothy 4:9-17)
- He Strengthens Our Points of Weakness: It plugs up holes in the line
The working of Satan (2 Corinthians 2:10-11)
- He Restores Us When We Are Weary: It replaces weary frontline troops
(Psalm 23:3; Isaiah 41:10; Galatians 6:9)
- He Turns the Tide of Battle: It gives a push in the heat of the battle
(Romans 8:31; 2 Corinthians 2:14)
CONCLUSION:
What kind of battle are you in today? The Lord is your rereward. Will you
trust in Him?
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