1. “The Right Kind of Fear” July 1, 2012

2. What we fear reveals what we trust, and what we trust is ultimately what we obey.

3. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified. Do not be discouraged. For the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9

4. “Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not anxiously look about you for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. Surely I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” -Isaiah 41:10

5. “My peace I leave with you…do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” -John 14:27

7. “The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him- The Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, The Spirit of counsel and of might, The Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord- Lord- And He will delight in the fear of the Lord.” -Isaiah 11:2,3

8. “‘Should you not fear me?’ declares the Lord, ‘Should you not tremble in my presence?’” “‘Should you not fear me?’ declares the Lord, ‘Should you not tremble in my presence?’” -Jeremiah 5:22

9. “Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise. He is to be feared above all gods!” “Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise. He is to be feared above all gods!” -Psalm 96:4

10. “Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers…” “Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers…” -Acts 9:31

11. “…work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” “…work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” -Philippians 2:12

12. 1. First, beware the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. 2. Then, Jesus talked about secrets being exposed. 3. Do not fear those who ONLY kill the body. 4. DO fear God! 5. Lastly, some encouragement; God cares about you, so do not be afraid.

13. “Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” (i.e. the fear of God) -II Corinthians 7:1

14. “He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. “He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. -Proverbs 14:26