The Benefits of the Fear of the Lord

We are made to live in the presence of God no matter what is happening around us. You could be going through the storms of anxiety, circumstances of fear, or a trial of pain; yet inside, your soul is at total peace, resting in the presence of God. This peace is possible when we have the Fear of the LORD. The Fear of the LORD has many benefits. It all starts with a proper view of who God is, not a small god, but the God of the Bible. His presence draws us in with a deep curiosity to encounter His awe. As we enter the deeper places of His presence we hear His voice, live His promises, see Him more clearly, and live in the will of God. This is where we were meant to be, in His presence because of the Fear of the LORD.

Scripture References from the sermon

• Jeremiah 32:39-40
• Psalm 33:8
• Psalm 147:11
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
• 2 Corinthians 7:1

Discussion Questions

• Do you have similar prayers and views of God like the people John Stott experienced in England?
• How does hearing the accounts of those who encountered the real God of the Bible change your perspective on who He is?
• Living in AWE will draw you into His presence. Do you live by faith or in boredom of God? 
• Read and discuss some of the 12 scriptures (below) talking about the benefits of the Fear of the LORD.
• How do you see the Fear of the LORD helping you to hear His voice?
• How do you live the will of God because of the Fear of the LORD?
• Discuss how you see the Fear of the LORD casting out lesser fears.

12 Scriptures on the benefits of the Fear of the LORD

• Proverbs 9:10
• Proverbs 1:7
• Job 28:28
• Psalm 19:9
• Proverbs 8:13
• Luke 1:50
• Proverbs 14:27
• Psalm 25:14
• Proverbs 19:23
• Psalm 34:9
• Psalm 86:11
• Proverbs 14:26

For further study on encounters with God

• Exodus 3:2-6
• Isaiah 6:1-5
• Daniel 10:7-9
• Ezekiel 1:28; 3:23
• Luke 2:9-10
• Revelation 1:17