1. God protected Jesus and his family at a certain time.

2. God protected Jesus and his family in a certain way.

“And the same divine providence also superintends and preserves all that have an eye thereto, and confide therein, and are God’s true people. Only they must obey his voice, and use the means he has appointed for their preservation. Even Jesus, the only begotten and beloved Son of the Father is not preserved without being taken into a foreign country.” (Benson on Matthew 2:13, https://biblehub.com/commentaries/matthew/2-13.htm)

3. God protected Jesus and his family in a certain place.

“Egypt had been a house of bondage to Israel, and particularly cruel to the infants of Israel; yet it is to be a place of refuge to the holy Child Jesus. God, when he pleases, can make the worst of places serve the best of purposes. This was a trial of the faith of Joseph and Mary. But their faith, being tried, was found firm.” (Henry on Matthew 2:13-15, https://biblehub.com/commentaries/matthew/2-13.htm

Sermon Discussion Questions

1. Describe several times that you have seen God protect you.

2. When have you had a similar experience as Joseph when the angel told him to go that night? What other Biblical stories are like this that were immediate changes in people's lives?

3. In the two passages shared, Jesus is called "the child" six times. Why do you think Jesus is referred to in this way?

4. How has God protected you in the place that you are in currently?

5. Pray for God's protection over your loved ones and family members...even right now.