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Discussion Guide

The Fear of God

Pastor Anthony
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September 15, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of Pastor John's sermon was that the fear of God is a foundational aspect of our Christian faith. It's not about being terrified of God, but about having a deep respect and reverence for His holiness. This fear leads to wisdom and a closer relationship with God. He urged us to understand that fearing God means embracing both His holiness and His love, and that this balance keeps us on the narrow path of life, avoiding the ditches of legalism and lawlessness.

Scripture References

Acts 2:43, Proverbs 9:10, Ecclesiastes 12:13, Psalms 25:14, Psalm 11:7, Isaiah 66:2, John 14:21, Proverbs 8:17, John 3:16, Psalm 5:4, Matthew 7:14, 1 John 4:18

How does the fear of God influence your daily decisions?

The fear of God is not about how scared we are of Him, but about how much we're afraid of living without Him.

Can you share a time when the fear of God brought wisdom into a challenging situation?

Discussion Questions:

What does it mean to you to have a reverential fear of God?

How can we balance the fear of God with the understanding of His love in our lives?

In what ways can the fear of God help us avoid the extremes of legalism and lawlessness?

The fear of God conquers all other fears, leading us to a life of wisdom and intimacy with our Creator.

Summary

In our recent gathering, Pastor John Bevere shared a powerful message titled 'The Fear of God,' where he delved into the concept of fearing God in a healthy, reverential way. He distinguished between constructive and destructive fears, emphasizing that the fear of God leads to wisdom and intimacy with Him. Pastor John used personal anecdotes and biblical references to illustrate how fearing God is not about being scared of Him, but rather about recognizing His holiness and love. He encouraged us to love what God loves and hate what He hates, aligning our lives with His commandments and desires.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Let's embrace the fear of God by loving what He loves and hating what He hates, aligning our lives with His commandments.

Reflect on areas of your life where you may have let unhealthy fears take control, and commit to placing the fear of God above all other fears.

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