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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 message was that the fear of God is not about being scared of Him, but rather about having a deep reverence and awe that leads to wisdom and intimacy. He explained that this fear is constructive, guiding us to love righteousness and hate sin, and it's the foundation for a life lived in alignment with God's will. Pastor Anthony reassured us that while the Christian walk is narrow, God's mercy is wide, and His perfect love is powerful enough to conquer 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 is not 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 'fearing the Lord' free us from other fears?

Why is 'fear of the Lord' described as the 'beginning of wisdom'?

While the Christian walk is narrow, God's mercy is wide, and His perfect love casts out all fear.

Summary

In Pastor Anthony's sermon titled 'The Fear of God,' we explored the concept of fearing God in a healthy, reverential way. He shared personal anecdotes about fear and related them to the awe and reverence we should have for God. Pastor Anthony distinguished between constructive and destructive fears, emphasizing that the fear of God leads to wisdom and intimacy with Him. He also highlighted the importance of loving what God loves and hating what He hates, as outlined in various scriptures. The sermon concluded with a discussion on the balance between legalism and lawlessness, and the assurance that God's perfect love casts out all fear.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Reflect on the areas of your life where you may have let fear dictate your decisions, and consider how the fear of God can transform those fears.

Commit to seeking a deeper understanding of what it means to truly fear the Lord in a way that leads to wisdom and intimacy with Him.

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