July 5, 2026
Dwelling in the Shadow
Jonathan Norton

Sermon Notes

Psalm 91
For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked. Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place—the Most High, who is my refuge—no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot. “Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.”

I. The Character of God

There is no safer place on earth than dwelling and abiding in the shelter and shadow of Almighty God.

II. The Actions of God

A. He Delivers
B. He Covers
C. He Shields

III. The Promise of God
IV. The Blessings of God

A. His Presence
B. His Protection
C. His Promotion
D. His Provision
E. His Preservation

To know Him is to love Him. To love him is to dwell with Him. To dwell with Him is to abide in Him. To abide in Him is to trust Him. To trust him is to obey Him, and to obey Him is to be blessed by Him.

Next Steps

• Do you need to make Jesus “Your God” today? Understanding that Jesus wants a personal relationship with you. Do you need to completely surrender to Him as your Lord & Savior and pray to receive the gift of salvation?
• Commit to finding a “Secret Place” where you can get alone with God daily. Find that place where you can dwell in the shelter of His Holy presence, abide in the shadow of Almighty God, and trust in His refuge.
• What promises or blessings do you need to be reminded of this morning, or what promises or blessings do you need to remind someone of that you care about?

Deep Dive

1. What is your most significant ongoing struggle? How does it present itself? In light of reading Psalm 91, how will you respond differently when the enemy attacks?  
2. When you read Psalm 91:3-4, what traps in your life do you need delivering from? What attacks do you need covering and shielding from? Where do you go to find refuge?
3. Read Psalm 91:11-12. Has there ever been a time in your life when you knew angels were at work guarding you or helping you?    

Springboards

1. Read Psalm 100. Is your typical posture in worship joyful or more of a habit and routine?
2. Read John 15:9-11. What is the source of real, lasting joy, and how does that challenge the way you have been approaching worship?
3. What is the difference between knowing about God and knowing God?