A Hedge of Protection and a Hedge of Thorns

Speaker: Mike Anthony
Series: Stand Alone Bible Studies
Date: May 13, 2020
Bible: Job 1:6-12

Pastor Mike taught on A Hedge of Protection and a Hedge of Thorns from Job 1:6-12
This Bible Study presents a biblical framework for intercessory prayer centered on two contrasting spiritual realities: the hedge of protection and the hedge of thorns. Grounded in Job’s experience and reinforced by Psalms, it emphasizes that God’s protection is not a magical shield but a divine promise rooted in His faithfulness, presence, and provision, enabling believers to endure trials without despair. This protection includes sustaining strength, deliverance from evil, and transformation through Christ, all of which are sought through humility, dependence on God, and the recognition of our constant need for His grace. Conversely, the hedge of thorns, drawn from Hosea’s prophetic imagery, is a prayer for those estranged from God—where divine restraint thwarts their pursuit of worldly desires, leading them to spiritual exhaustion and ultimately repentance, mirroring the prodigal son’s return. The sermon concludes with a sobering reminder that when believers rebel, God may withdraw the hedge of protection as a form of chastisement, not abandonment, to draw them back to Himself, affirming that true restoration comes only through repentance and the Father’s radiant favor. https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/1...