Wednesday Night Bible Class
Godly Fear
April 23, 2025 Bible Study
Godly Fear and Fear
Fear-an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.
Godly Fear-means to respect and revere God which produces a deep desire to have an everlasting relationship with the Almighty.
Featured Text:
2 Timothy 1:7-8
Commentary: God does not put a spirit of fear within those who follow God. God gives his followers a spirit of reverence so that we may have a close relationship with him.
- God is active in man’s affairs
- James 4:12
- Isaiah 40:23
- Psalms 74:12
- Genesis 14:19, 20
Commentary: God is active in man’s affairs. God does not interact directly with man as he did with Moses, but God is in control of all of his creation.
- Judge of all
- Ecclesiastes 3:17
- Hebrews 12:23
- Ecclesiastes 12:14
Commentary: God is the final judge that all must face. Man has only one duty and that is to God.
- Searcher of Hearts
- Psalms 7:9
- Psalms 44:21
- Jeremiah 17:10
- Romans 8:27
Commentary: A Christian should revere God because he knows our hearts. He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.
- A refuge
- 33:27
- 2 Samuel 22:3
- Psalms 59:16
- Isaiah 8:14
- Hebrews 6:18
Commentary: God is our refuge at all times. If we find ourselves outside of God’s protection, we are the ones who left.
- Savior
- Psalms 106:21,22
- Isaiah 43:3
- Hos 13:4
- Luke 1:47
Commentary: There is no salvation in any other god. Jesus Christ said that I am the way, the truth and the light no one comes to the Father except by me. (John 14:6)
- Fear
- Nehemiah 5:15
- Genesis 42:18
- Exodus 1:17
Commentary: God is looking for reverence from his children. God’s enemies are the ones who need to fear his holy wrath. (Revelation 6:16)
- Fear commanded
- Leviticus 19:14
- Deuteronomy 4:10
- Psalms 2:11
- Isaiah 8:13
- 1 Peter 2:17
Commentary: Christians are to revere the Almighty. Christians are to approach the throne of grace with meekness and humility.
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- Motive for obedience
- Deuteronomy 6:15
- Deuteronomy 8:6
- Leviticus 19:30,32
Commentary: Christians are God’s chosen people just as the Israelites were in the Old Testament. God expects obedience from his chosen people.
- Advantages of Godly Fear
- Psalms 85:9
- Psalms 103:11
- Proverbs 10:27
- Proverbs 22:4
- Ecclesiastes 8:12
- Luke 1:50
- Revelations 11:18
Commentary: Those who have Godly fear will do as God commands and receive that reward of eternal Life.
Quote of Introspection:
I fear God and next to God I mostly fear them that fear him not.
Saadi
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