My Reverence—My Bible

“Fear God and give glory to Him . . .” Revelation 14:7 “Fear God and give glory to Him . . .” Fear phobeo THAYER: “To fear, be afraid, to be struck with fear, to be seized with alarm, to reverence, venerate, to treat with deference or reverential obedience.”

“Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, ‘Here I am.’ Then He said, Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” Genesis 22:1,2

“And He said, "Do not lay your hand on the lad, or do anything to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.” Genesis 22:12

Introduction Cannot Divide two things: Fear & Obedience Both are necessary in our relationship with God If we stand in AWE of God, naturally we OBEY what he says— no reservations, no questions

“Let all the earth fear the LORD; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.” Psalm 33:8,9

You are beautiful beyond description You are beautiful beyond description. Too marvelous for words, too wonderful for comprehension, like nothing ever seen or heard. Who can grasp your infinite wisdom? Who can fathom the depth of your love? You are beautiful beyond description, Majesty enthroned above. And I stand, I stand, in awe of you. I stand, I stand in awe of you. Holy God, to whom all praise is due, I stand In awe of you!

Maintaining Balance Reverence Relationship

Reverence Relationship Awesome ~ Psa. 99:3 Abba ~ Rom. 8:15 Trembling ~ Psa. 2:11 Rejoice ~ Psa. 2:11 God ~ Jno. 1:1-3 Friend ~ Jno. 15:14 Reverence Relationship

“For since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse.” (Romans 1:20) “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard.” (Psalm 19:1-3) “Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts, and I will declare Your greatness.” (Psalm 145:6)

“O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth, who have set Your glory above the heavens!” (Psalm 8:1) “O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth!” (Psalm 8:9) “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.” (Exodus 20:7)

“I will worship toward Your holy temple, and praise Your name for Your lovingkindness and Your truth; for You have magnified Your word above all Your name.” (Psalm 138:2)

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16,17

“Thus saith the Lord” “Says the Lord” 246 Times in Bible Hebrews 8:8 Because finding fault with them, He says: behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah-- Revelation 1:8 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, says the Lord, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.

1 Timothy 4:7 But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. Be an example in Word (12) Give attention to reading . . . Doctrine (13) Meditate on these things (15) Give yourself entirely to them (15) Take heed to yourself & your doctrine (16) eusebeia 1) reverence, respect 2) piety towards God,

Walking upon the hallowed “A threshold walker” muthos 1 Timothy 4:7 But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. bebelos A crossing the doorway, Walking upon the hallowed “A threshold walker” muthos A narrative, story (a true narrative) (fiction, a fable) an invention.

His Word Not “the Good Book”—HIS Book Words of an Awesome God—1 Peter 4:11 Words that must be preached—1 Timothy 4:2 Must be passionate about His word Powerful message—Romans 1:16 “Threshold Walkers” Trampling over Being free and easy with God’s words No respect for His word

His Word No Respect for the Bible Post Modernism—no absolute truth Truth is what “each one” believes it is “Legalists” “CENI” “BCV” John 8:32; 17:17 Truth cannot be “molded” to fit one’s agenda! Acts 26:25 Romans 1:25

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness.” Romans 1:18

“Having a form of godliness but denying its power “Having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” 2 Timothy 3:5-8

“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.” 2 Timothy 2:15,16

“For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.” 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Modernize their “Understanding” Ashamed of its Inflexibleness Projects an Easy Familiarity Reject / Redesign / Redefine Makes use of “Plastic Words”

“And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. “ (2 Peter 1:19) “Whatever I command you, be careful to observe it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it.” (Deuteronomy 12:32) Reverence Assures It!!!

The Majesty of God You Cannot Fake It Substance of Worship V N C The Majesty of God You Cannot Fake It Substance of Worship Guides My Reading Disciplines My Life