Chapter 6

Fear of Delivering an Unpopular Message

Focal Text Jeremiah 1

Background Jeremiah 1

Main Idea We can be assured of God’s presence when we deliver his message.

Question to Explore What unpopular message is God asking me to deliver?

Study Aim To choose to trust God’s presence as I deliver his message

Quick Read Bad news is unpopular news. No one wants it. But when God appoints and ordains one to deliver it, God promises to support the bearer.

Chapter 5 Fear of Retribution

Focal Text: Esther 4:4–17; 7:1–6

Background: Esther 3–8

Main Idea: Fear can silence those who are seeking a remedy for injustice.

Question to Explore: How can we push back fear to seize timely opportunities to provide remedies for injustice?

Study Aim: To choose to push back fear in order to seize opportunities to provide remedies for injustice

Quick Read: Unless one is courageous enough to stand up against injustice, injustice will prevail. Queen Esther serves as a strong model of such a person, even under the threat of death.

Lesson 4 “Fear Leading to Hopelessness” 1Kings 19:1-18

4 Fear Leading to Hopelessness

Focal Text 1 Kings 19:1–18

Background 1 Kings 17–19

Main Idea God encourages us in the midst of our hopelessness, often with his gentle whisper.

Question to Explore How can we overcome fear that leads to hopelessness?

Study Aim To recognize my need to rest, reflect, refuel, and reconnect with God as a remedy for fear that leads to hopelessness

Quick Read Everyone is vulnerable to feelings of despair and hopelessness. God offers hope and healing in the midst of our desperation.