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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 Anthony's sermon, 'The Fear of God,' was to redefine our understanding of fearing God. It's not about being terrified of Him, but about revering Him and recognizing His holiness. This fear is the beginning of wisdom and leads to a closer relationship with God. Pastor Anthony urged us to embrace both the fear and love of God, to love righteousness, and to hate sin. He reassured us that while the Christian walk is narrow, God's mercy is wide, and His perfect love casts out all other fears.

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

Do you often allow 'fear' to control your decisions?

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

Can you think of bad decisions you have made because of fear?

Discussion Questions:

What is the difference between constructive and destructive fear?

How can you define 'fear of the Lord'?

How is it possible to be 'free from fear' by fearing the Lord?

While the road of the Christian walk is narrow, God's mercy is wide, and His love is there to catch us when we fall.

Summary

In our journey through the book of Acts, Pastor Anthony focused on the awe and reverence for God that the early church experienced. He shared personal stories to illustrate the difference between healthy and unhealthy fears, emphasizing that the fear of God is not about being scared of Him, but rather about a deep respect and desire not to live without Him. He explained that this fear leads to wisdom and intimacy with God, and it helps us to love what God loves and hate what He hates. Pastor Anthony also warned against the extremes of legalism and lawlessness, encouraging us to walk the narrow path with Jesus.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Let's embrace the fear of God in our lives, recognizing it as the beginning of wisdom and the path to intimacy with Him.

Reflect on the things God loves and hates, and align our hearts and actions accordingly to walk in His righteousness.

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