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Spiritual Topics, Part 3

Servants Preparation Curriculum

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Spiritual Topics, Part 3 – Fear of the Lord

Objectives:

  1. To learn why you should fear the Lord
  2. To study the benefits of fearing the Lord
  3. To see some practical applications of fearing the Lord

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A Saintly Saying

“I fear three events: the Judgment Day, that my deeds and thoughts will be exposed, and hearing the final judgment – Heaven vs Hell”

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Why Should You Fear God?

  • He is The Just Judge

�”Behold I am about to stand before the just judge, terrified and trembling because of my many sins” (12th Hour Agbeya)

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Why Should You Fear God? Cont.

  • He has unlimited knowledge

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  • Jesus knows everything about you:
    • The known and unknown deeds
    • The intentions and thoughts
    • The hearts desires

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Why Should You Fear God? Cont.

  • He has almighty power and authority

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  • He can turn over nations
  • He can control nature
  • He controls Heaven and Earth

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Why Should You Fear God? Cont.

  • The 10 Plagues

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Why Should You Fear God? Cont.

  • The Story of Jonah and the big fish

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People Who Feared the Lord

  • Joseph
  • David

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People Who Feared the Lord Cont.

  • Joseph feared the Lord and refused sin

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People Who Feared the Lord Cont.

  • David feared the Lord and refused to kill King Saul

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People Who DID NOT Fear the Lord

  • King Saul
  • King Herod

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People Who DID NOT Fear the Lord Cont.

  • King Saul attempted to kill David many times

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People Who DID NOT Fear the Lord Cont.

  • King Herod ordered the merciless killing of Bethlehem’s innocent children

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Spiritual Topics, Part 3 – Fear of the Lord

Objectives:

  1. To learn why you should fear the Lord
  2. To study the benefits of fearing the Lord
  3. To see some practical applications of fearing the Lord

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Benefits of Fearing the Lord

  • Fearing the Lord leads to:

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  1. The Reverence of God
  2. A better sense of self examination / judgment
  3. Overall better behavior
  4. Growth in the love of the Lord

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Spiritual Topics, Part 3 – Fear of the Lord

Objectives:

  1. To learn why you should fear the Lord
  2. To study the benefits of fearing the Lord
  3. To see some practical applications of fearing the Lord

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Practical Applications

Deeds

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  • Do not do in secret what you can not do in public
  • If you are afraid to do something in front of people, know that God sees in secret

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Practical Applications Cont.

Being careful on Social Media

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Practical Applications Cont.

Monitoring Your Thoughts

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  • Do not think in matters that shame you if they were to be exposed to the public
  • Jesus knows your thoughts
  • Jesus knew what Simeon the Pharisee was thinking
  • Jesus knew the Jewish tricks about the denarius
  • Jesus knew about the disciple’s disputes

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Practical Applications Cont.

Monitoring Your Thoughts Cont.

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Practical Applications Cont.

Monitoring Feelings

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  • Do not love things that upset God’s heart
  • Do not lust
  • Do not envy
  • Do not get angry

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“I, the Lord, search the heart, I test the mind” (Jeremiah 17:10)

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Practical Applications Cont.

Befriend those who fear the Lord

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  • The reverence of God is transferred from them to you

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“I was glad when they said to me, Let us go into the house of the Lord” (Psalm 122: 1)

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Practical Applications Cont.

Respect the Holy Places

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  • The Church
  • The Altar
  • The Monasteries
  • Keep your voice down, walk softly, do not yell or scream, do not slam doors, etc.

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“But as for me, I will come into Your house in the multitude of Your mercy; In fear of You I will worship toward Your holy temple” (Psalm 5:7)

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Practical Applications Cont.

Honor the Prayers

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  • Stand in fear and trembling
  • Pray with your mind and lips
  • Turn your phone off during services
  • God is listening to you

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Practical Applications Cont.

Honor the Prayers Cont.

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Practical Applications Cont.

Honor The Bible

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  • The way you keep it
  • The way you read it
  • The way you use it
  • When is the best time to read The Bible?

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Practical Applications Cont.

Self Judgement

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  • Be careful when considering your sins
  • Be careful of little things

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“Catch us the foxes, The little foxes that spoil the vines, For our vines have tender grapes” (Song of Solomon 2:15)

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Practical Applications Cont.

Self Judgement Cont.

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  • Take a close look at Samson

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Practical Applications Cont.

Self Judgement Cont.

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  • How did it all start?
    • By dating and sleeping with foreign women

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Practical Applications Cont.

Self Judgement Cont.

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  • Take a close look at David

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Practical Applications Cont.

Self Judgement Cont.

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  • It all started alone at home when he looked at the neighbors and fell into sin (lust) which eventually led to murder

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Practical Applications Cont.

Ministry / Service

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  • Fear of the Lord leads to strong commitments - even in the absence of supervision
    • Lesson preparation
    • Texting, calling, visitations, etc.
    • Trips and occasions
    • Celebrating birthdays, graduations, etc.
    • Following up for confession and communion

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Practical Applications Cont.

School / Work

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  • Be careful and diligent in your school / work
  • Be honest
  • Improve and excel
  • Be successful

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The Conclusion

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10)

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Objectives:

  1. To learn why you should fear the Lord
  2. To study the benefits of fearing the Lord
  3. To see some practical applications of fearing the Lord

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Memorization Verses

  1. “Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him” (Psalm 34:9)

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  • “The fear of the Lord prolongs days, But the years of the wicked will be shortened” (Proverbs 10:27)

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  • “Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy” (Psalm 33:18)

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