Biblical Aspects of Holy Fear. (1.) SINGLENESS OF HEART. “Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me singleness of heart to fear your name. I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, and I will glorify Your name forevermore.” (Ps. 86:11-12). (2.) OBEDIENCE. “Who among you fears …
Human Fear: dread or alarm in facing danger; to be afraid or apprehensive; anxiety caused by belief in approaching danger or by a perceived threat; feeling frightened concerning one’s safety or a loved one’s well-being; unpleasant emotions due to the likelihood of something unwelcome or undesirable; trepidation over unexpected crisis. Examples would include… dementia; survival; …
Fear Not: Jesus and Smyrna. “Don’t be afraid! Do not yield to fear in the face of the suffering to come, but be aware of this: the devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison to test your faith. For ten days you will have distress, but remain faithful to the day …
Fear Not: Jesus and Paul. “One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, ‘Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent! For I am with you, and no one will attack and harm you, for many people in this city belong to me.’ So Paul stayed there in Corinth for the …
Fear Not: Jesus and the Two Mary’s. “The women, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James, ran quickly from the tomb. They were very frightened but also filled with great joy, and they rushed to give the disciples the angel’s message. And as they went, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they ran to …
Fear Not: Jesus and the Spirit. “I shall ask the Father, and He will give you another Paraclete to be with you for ever, the Spirit of truth… I have said these things to you while still with you; but the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you …
Fear Not: Jesus and the Transfiguration. “The disciples were terrified and fell face down on the ground. Then Jesus came over and touched them. ‘Get up!’, he said. ‘Don’t be afraid.’ And when they looked up, Moses and Elijah were gone, and they saw only Jesus.” (Matthew 17:6-8). There was a time when Jesus told His disciples …
Fear Not: Jesus and the Storm. “Soon a gale swept down upon them, and the sea grew very rough. They had rowed three or four miles when suddenly they saw Jesus walking on the water toward the boat. They were terrified, but He called out to them, ‘Don’t be afraid! The I AM is here!’” …
Fear Not: Jesus and the Disciples. “Don’t be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all. What I tell you now in darkness, shout abroad when daybreak comes. What I whisper in your ear, …
Fear Not: Jesus and Jairus. “Messengers arrived from the home of Jairus, the leader of the synagogue. They told him, ‘Your daughter is dead. There’s no use troubling the Teacher now.’ But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, ‘Don’t be afraid. Just have faith.’” (Mark 5:35-36). The ruler of the synagogue in Capernaum, Jairus, knew of …
Fear Not: Jesus and the Fishermen. “Jesus replied to Simon, ‘Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!’ And as soon as they landed on shore, they left everything and followed Jesus.” (Luke 5:10). By the time we find Jesus with the fishermen, Jesus had been baptized by John, tempted by the devil, and …