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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's sermon 'The Fear of God' was to redefine our understanding of fearing God. He clarified that it's not about being terrified of God, but about revering Him and recognizing His holiness. Pastor stressed that fearing God is the beginning of wisdom and leads to a deeper relationship with Him. He also pointed out the importance of loving what God loves and hating what He hates, as a practical way to fear God. The sermon concluded with the notion that the fear of God helps us conquer all other fears and leads us to a life of intimacy and security in God.

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 rather how much we fear 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'?

The fear of God conquers all other fears, leading us to a life of intimacy and security in God.

Summary

Over the course of a year, Pastor delved into the awe of God, which transformed his life. In today's sermon titled 'The Fear of God,' he explored the concept of fearing God, distinguishing between constructive and destructive fears. He emphasized that fearing God is not about being scared of Him, but rather about the fear of living without Him. Pastor explained that all fear produces wisdom, but not all fears are beneficial. He highlighted that the fear of God leads to intimacy with God and shared scriptures to illustrate what God loves and hates.

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.

Seek to understand and practice the fear of the Lord in our daily lives to stay on the path of wisdom.

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