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ACE Men’s Bible Study
“Fear Not” Fall 2015 Wrap-Up
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Rain? Fear Not!
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Flooding? Fear Not!
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Hawaii? Fear Not!
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1 Peter 5:6-7 (ESV)
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
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Anxiety
Ø Strong's G3308 – merimna § Care/anxiety
Ø Root: Strong's G3307 – merizō § to separate into parts, cut into
pieces Ø vs. contentment
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Contentment (Secular)
The state of being happy and satisfied — Merriam-Webster Dictionary
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Contentment (Wikipedia)
Contentment is a mental or emotional state of satisfaction drawn from being at ease in one's situation, body and mind.
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Contentment (Biblical)
“An internal satisfaction which does not demand changes in external circumstances” —Holman Bible Dictionary
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Fear of the Lord
This fear of the Lord means reverent submission that leads to obedience, and it is interchangeable with “worship,” “rely on,” “trust,” and “hope in.” - Ed Welch, When People are Big and God is Small
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Fear of the Lord: A Continuum
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What is your story?
1. When God’s Ideas Seem Impossible
2. When You Feel Inadequate
3. When Bad News Is about to Hit Home
4. When You Feel Like You’ve Let Down God
5. When You Don’t Believe
6. When You Are Worried about Being Deprived
7. When Salvation Seems Questionable
8. When You Feel Like a Failure
9. When Life Gets Hard 10. When You Doubt
God’s Presence
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Our Challenge
So, what would it look like if you broke free of your greatest fears and allowed God to use you for his great purposes in the world? - Ed Love
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Spring 2016 Theme
Fear Not and Go Forth
with the Holy Spirit
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