The Fear of God | Randy Frazee | Wisdom Rx

Wisdom Rx

Oct 25

Written By Randy Frazee

Going Deeper

Experts tell us the principle sources of fear are darkness, loss of support, strange things, sudden noises and snakes. What is the thing that causes you the greatest amount of fear?
Here are some of the passages that talk about the benefits of “Fearing God”. Look up each passage and identify what that benefit is – Deuteronomy 6:24; Job 4:6; Psalms 31:19, 34:9, 33:18-19, 145:19; Proverbs 9:10, 10:27, 16:6.
We can find freedom from our fear by the presence of God and by God’s perfected love. What has worked the best for you to experience the healing power of these prescriptions?

Teaching Notes

What does the Bible prescribe to help us overcome our fear?

Fear is your Foe

“Can any of you by worrying add a single hour to his life?”
Matthew 6:27

What the wicked dread will overtake them.
Proverbs 10:24

Fear of man will prove to be a snare.
Proverbs 29:25

Fear is your Friend

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Proverbs 9:10

Through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.
Proverbs 16:6

Freedom from Fear

…by the Presence of God

Even though I walk  through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me
Psalm 23:4

…by Perfected Love

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
1 John 4:18