To our modern ears, the “fear of the LORD” sounds like a crusty relic of a bygone era. And yet, in this week’s message we will see why that fear is so important in the daily life of a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ.
Sermon Outline:
I. The Source of Godly Fear.
II. The Wisdom of Godly Fear.
III. The Resolution of Godly Fear.
Sermon Discussion Questions:
1. What do you think about when you think about “the fear of the LORD”?
2. Why do you suppose the Bible says that “the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom” (e.g., Prov. 9:10)?
3. What are some of the marks of a person who fears the Lord?
4. If we do not have an appropriate sense of the fear of the Lord, what can we do to cultivate that fear?
5. Describe the difference between the fear of the Lord that causes us to run from or resent God, and the fear of the Lord that drives us to God in love. How does believing the gospel transform the former fear into the latter fear?
