Part 12 in a series on Discipleship taught by Teaching and Vision Pastor, Jason English.

 

Subtitle: Do Not Be Afraid

 

Genesis 3:10

"I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid."

 

 

Genesis 16:7-13 - Hagar

She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: "You are the God who sees me"

Proverbs 15:3

The eyes of the Lord observe both good and evil.

 

1 Corinthians 13:12

Now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

 

Hebrews 4:13

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

 

MARY

Luke 1:26-35 - Fear

Luke 1:46-55 - Worship

 

ZECHARIAH

Luke 1:5-17 - Fear

Luke 1:67-79 - Worship

 

SHEPHERDS

Luke 2:8-11 - Fear

Luke 2:20 - Worship

 

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.

 

Fear begins the process of worship.

 

We were not created to fear God.

We were created to worship God.

 

Don't fall backward.

Fall forward.

 

1 John 4:18

Perfect love drives out fear.

 

Ephesians 3:12

In him (Christ) and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.