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The Bible mentions two specific types of "Fear". The first type is beneficial and is to be encouraged. The second type is a detriment and is to be overcome. The first type of fear is fear of the Lord. This type of fear does not necessarily mean to be afraid of something. Rather, it is a reverential awe of God; a reverence for His power and glory. However, it is also a proper respect for His wrath and anger. In other words, the fear of the Lord is a total acknowledgement of all that God is, which comes through knowing Him and His attributes. However, the second type of fear mentioned in the Bible is not beneficial at all. This is the “spirit of fear” mentioned in 2 Timothy 1:7: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (NKJV). A spirit of fearfulness and timidity does not come from God!
No Monsters!
Sometimes we are afraid, sometimes this “spirit of fear” overcomes us, and to overcome it we need to trust in and love God completely. “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). No one is perfect, and God knows this. That is why He has liberally sprinkled encouragement against fear throughout the Bible. Beginning in the book of Genesis and continuing throughout the book of Revelation, God reminds us to “Fear not.”
In this series, our students learned of many courageous leaders who've placed their trust in the Lord and by doing so they defeated the Spirit of Fear!
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Daniel, who refused to pray to King Darius was forced into the Lions den; The Hebrew boys, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, whom refused to bow down to the golden statue put up by King Nebuchadnezzar was forcibly thrown into the fiery furnace; and lastly young David who faced the giant Goliath!
BIBLE HEROES
MEMORY VERSES
Psalm 28:7a(NIV)
a.The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him,
and He helps me.
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2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear;
but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Practice your
Ephesians 6 Drill!
And remember to always put on your ARMOR!
