Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-3

In today’s culture of fear, it is important for the believer to recover a healthy understanding of the fear of the Lord. Recognizing that the fear of God is not a call to be afraid of God but rather an obedient response to the overwhelming gracious hand of God’s blessing. This lesson will explore both Old and New Testament passages centering on Christ’s anticipated fear of the Lord from Isaiah 11:1-3.

Wayne Stiles walks through some questions asked about the Bible and the Christian life, with answers from Scripture.

Scripture: Isaiah 6

Wayne Stiles teaches from Isaiah 6 how to get the dirt off your hands—and cleanse your heart from a guilty conscience. Ultimately, our goal cannot be to feel better about ourselves, for this never satisfies. God gives us a bigger vision and purpose.

Scripture: 2 Kings 22

Wayne Stiles teaches from 2 Kings 22 and the life of King Josiah that we can break our generational curse by remembering that our model for living is not our parents’ example—but God’s Word. Like Josiah did, we should tear down anything that competes with our worship of God and build up what assists it.

Scripture: 2 Kings 21; 2 Chronicles 33

Wayne Stiles teaches from the life of King Manasseh in 2 Kings 21 and 2 Chronicles 33 that what we refuse to learn through instruction, God may teach us through struggle. God stands ready to forgive even the worst sinner. He will never give up on us.

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32

Wayne Stiles teaches from the life of King Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 32 to face your fear with faith and prayer to the God who is in control. God’s truth bring peace when the hard facts bring fear.

Wayne Stiles teaches from the life of King Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 32 to face your fear with faith and prayer to the God who is in control. God’s truth bring peace when the hard facts bring fear.

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24

Wayne Stiles teaches from King Joash’s life in 2 Chronicles 24 what happens when people are bigger than God. (Hint: It’s bad stuff.) We need to cultivate personal character and conviction, which can only occur by a personal walk with God.

Scripture: 1 Kings 21

Wayne Stiles teaches from 1 Kings 21 on the life of King Ahab and discovering God’s secret of getting what you want. Greed blinds us to God’s blessings with the false need for more and makes us willing to compromise God’s Word in order to get what we want. But greed will lessen its grip when gratitude fills our hearts.

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20

Wayne Stiles teaches from the life of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20 what to do when fear creeps in. We should seek help from God according to the Scriptures and praise God for the victory He promises—even before we see victory.