Fear of Global Calamity Fearless Discussion 5 Randy Broberg
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WHAT NOT TO FEAR
Psalm 112:7 He will not fear evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. Don t Fear Bad News
Psalm 46:2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; Don t fear Earthquakes
Don t Fear Bad Weather Jeremiah 17:8 For he will be like a tree planted by the water, That extends its roots by a stream And will not fear when the heat comes; But its leaves will be green, And it will not be anxious in a year of drought Nor cease to yield fruit.
Psalm 3:6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me round about. Don t fear War Psalm 27:3 Though a host encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, In spite of this I shall be confident
Don t fear Persecution Isaiah 51:7b Do not fear the reproach of man, Nor be dismayed at their revilings.
REASONS NOT TO FEAR: WHO GOD IS
Because God Is Mightier Psalm 56:4 In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me? See also Psalm 56:11 Psalm 118:6 The LORD is for me; I will not fear; What can man do to me? See also Hebrews 13:6
Because God is our Rock Isaiah 44:8 Do not tremble and do not be afraid; Have I not long since announced it to you and declared it? And you are My witnesses. Is there any God besides Me, Or is there any other Rock? I know of none.
Because God Is Our Defense Psalm 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?
Because God is Our Salvation Isaiah 12:2 Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the LORD GOD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.
God is a Promise Keeper 1 Samuel 15:29 Also the Glory of Israel will not lie or change His mind; for He is not a man that He should change His mind.
REASONS NOT TO FEAR: WHAT GOD HAS PROMISED
Because You are Never Alone. Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.
Because You are Never Alone. Psalm 23:4-5 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me Jeremiah 1:8 Do not be afraid of them, For I am with you to deliver you, declares the LORD.
Because He will Uphold You Isaiah 41:10-13 Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. For I am the LORD your God, who upholds your right hand, Who says to you, Do not fear, I will help you.
Because He does not Disappoint Romans 5:5 and hope does not disappoint, Romans 10:11 For the Scripture says, WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
REASONS NOT TO FEAR: WHAT GOD HAS DONE
Because God Answers Prayer Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. Daniel 10:12 Then he said to me, Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on humbling yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words
Because Christ Gave Us Peace John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
Because God has a Plan for You Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.
GOD WILL REFERENCE Hear you Daniel 10:12 Answer you Psalm 34:4; Daniel 10:12 Help you Isaiah 41:10-13 Strengthen you Isaiah 41:10-13 Uphold you Isaiah 41:10-13 Go ahead of you Deut 31:6, 8; Stay with you Deut 31:6, 8; Psalm 23:4-5; Isaiah 41:10-13; Jeremiah 1:8 Protect you Psalm 41:2 Defend you Psalm 27:1; Deliver you Psalm 34:4; Jeremiah 1:8 Save you Psalm 27:1; Isaiah 12:2
GOD WILL NOT REFERENCE Forsake you Deut. 31:6, 8; Fail you Deut. 31:6, 8; Lie to you 1 Sam. 15:29
TABLE 1 Throughout the centuries, many Christians have been persecuted and even martyred. How do you reconcile this with the Bible passages we ve discussed?
TABLE 2 A family in your growth group has a son serving in Afghanistan. What promises of God can you share with the parents? What promises of God can you share with their son?
TABLE 3 The Huguenots were French Protestants. During the time of the Three Musketeers, the armies of the French king waged war against the Huguenots. The Huguenots trusted God to defend their cities, but the French king wiped them out. Did God keep his promises to the Huguenots?
TABLE 4 The attack on the World Trade Center was instigated by the free choices of evil men, but Hurricane Katrina was an act of weather. So you cannot attribute Katrina to human free will. Evaluate the following statements: (1) God did not see Katrina coming; (2) God Does not control the weather; (3) Katrina was part of God s mysterious plan for which we must trust God without always understanding why.