252. The Fear of the Lord | Week 3 | Discover the Word Podcast

The fear of the Lord is the starting place for wisdom and it leads to a never-ending friendship with a loving God. Scripture reveals that fearing the Lord is intended to comfort us not to scare us. Because the more we understand God’s character, the more we are compelled to revere Him. God’s Word guides us to express our fear of the Lord through right living, rejecting evil, and clinging to what is good.

Reflect
* Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you?
* Matthew 1:20 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%201%3A20%20&version=NIV )
* Matthew 2:22 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%202%3A22%20&version=NIV )
* Matthew 9:1-8 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%209%3A1-8%20&version=NIV )
* Acts 13:16, 26, 43 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2013%3A16%2C%2026%2C%2043%20&version=NIV )
* 1 Peter 1:1 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%201%3A1%20&version=NIV )
* 1 Peter 5:12-13 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%205%3A12-13%20&version=NIV )
* Revelation 19:4-10 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2019%3A4-10%20&version=NIV )
* John 4:13-18 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%204%3A13-18%20&version=NIV )
* Matthew 10:26-31 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2010%3A26-31%20&version=NIV ) helps the disciples understand how much God cares for them—and how much He’s in control, even during tribulations. How does this encourage you to know that God is on your side?
* Acts 10:1-2, 34-35 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2010%3A1-2%2C%2034-35%20&version=NIV ) shows that those who fear God leave an openness to be