Fear and Faith / week 5

Watch video for session 5 at RightNow Media then answer the following questions

Luke 11:1-4. List the components of the Lord’s Prayer. What about the Lord’s Prayer helps you fear, or revere, God? Hebrews 4:12. What does Hebrews 4:12 tell us about the Word of God? What are some ways reading the Bible has helped you understand the greatness of God? What benefits do you reap when you immerse yourself in the Scriptures? James 5:16 and 1 John 1:9. Who are we to confess our sins to? Why do you think James stresses the importance of corporate prayer? What promise does God give to us if we confess? What do these verses teach us about the character of God? Who in your life today represents fearlessness toward problems and a strong reverence toward God? Share five things, circumstances, or worries that God is bigger than. In what ways have you forgotten that God is bigger than _________? What has helped reorient your mind in this area in the past? What will it take for you to revere God as you wrestle with this fear?

DEEPER WALK Select at least one activity below to complete during the next week.

• Personal Action: Every day this week, write down at least one way God is bigger than your fear. • Mentoring: Write a thank you card to someone who is fearless, thanking them for demonstrating healthy faith and reverence toward God.

• Conversation: As God leads, share one of the fears you haven’t shared publicly with a trustworthy, safe friend. Pray together.

• Memorization: Memorize Hebrews 12:28-29. When you see someone living fearlessly and boldly, tell them how they specifically exemplify that verse.

• Pray: Ask God to send you someone who has struggled with fear so you can share what you’ve learned in this study with her/him.