Proverbs 1:7 NIV
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge...
Proverbs 9:10 NIV
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom...
BIG IDEA | The fear of the Lord is foundational.
1. The fear of the Lord was foundational for Jesus.
Isaiah 11:2-3a NIV
• “The Father” is in charge. John 6:38 NIV; Hebrews 5:8 NIV
• “our Father” is hallowed. Luke 11:2 KJV
2. The fear of the Lord is foundational for abundant life.
(see John 4)
• Uncapped Wells Proverbs 14:27 ESV
• Rescue 2 Kings 17:39 ESV
• Access to God’s secrets Psalm 25:14 NASB
• God’s attention Malachi 3:16 ESV
• Ability to Change God’s Mind Jeremiah 26:17-19 NASB
• Satisfied Sleep Proverbs 29:23
• Boldness for Mission 2 Corinthians 5:11
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3. The fear of the Lord is foundational for worship.
NEXT STEPS
̈ Today I’m asking Jesus to save me for the first time.
̈ I need to develop the fear of the Lord by hallowing him.
̈ I need to develop the fear of the Lord by loving him as Father.
̈ I need to express the fear of the Lord through worship more consistently.