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The fear of God Leviticus 9:22-10:3 1 Chronicles 13,15. 1. The Bible and fearing God. Over 100 references. It is how God’s people are to live – Dt.10:12,13 a. It is wise – Pr.1:7 b. It drives away other fears – Lk.12:4-7 c. It is the way of life & hope – 2Sam.23:2-4; Ps.147:11
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The fear of God Leviticus 9:22-10:3 1 Chronicles 13,15
1. The Bible and fearing God Over 100 references. It is how God’s people are to live – Dt.10:12,13 a. It is wise – Pr.1:7 b. It drives away other fears – Lk.12:4-7 c. It is the way of life & hope – 2Sam.23:2-4; Ps.147:11 It describes the early church – Acts 9:31
2. What does fearing God look like? a. Recognising who God is - The Sovereign & Majestic King – Ez.1:26-28; Dan.10;Rev.1;Job 40:4,5; 42:1-6 - The Holy One – Is.6:1-5 We are humbled, filled with awe, wonder & amazement. We don’t take our relationship for granted.
b. Taking God & His Word seriously - Examples of not doing that 1. Unacceptable worship – Lev.10:1-3 2. Ignoring his instructions – 1Chron.13:5-12 cf. Gen.3; Acts 5 - Examples of obeying God’s word – 1.Acceptable worship - Lev.9:22-24; Heb.12:28,29 2. Obedient & joyful worship – 1Chron.15:11-15,25-28
Evidence of taking God & His Word seriously 1. Read/study the Bible 2. Obedience – Gen.22:12; Dt.10:12,13 We will hate what God hates – Pr.8:13 3. Trust – Pr.19:23; Ps.40:3; 115:9-11 4. Tell others about him - as we praise him in word & song - as we share the Good News of Jesus – 2Cor.5:11
To fear God = to love God with 1. All our MIND 2. All our WILL/STRENGTH 3. All our HEART