Godly Fear Given by God & He Knows Me and Loves Me — David Lane & Alan Thomas — May 26, 2024
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Summary
The central message emphasizes cultivating the 'fear of the Lord,' which is understood not as mere terror but as a profound reverence that keeps one from sinning against God. The speaker draws from Hebrews 5 and 7, noting that Jesus's strong cries and tears were to be saved from spiritual death—separation from the Father. Ultimately, the goal is transformation into Christ's image through the Holy Spirit, leading to a life characterized by deep reverence for God's holiness.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The fear of the Lord in HebrewsThe speaker reflects on Hebrews 5 where Jesus offered up strong cries and tears, demonstrating a holy fear of God that kept him from spiritual separation.
Recognizing the true nature of sinSin is not just about categorizing actions by severity, but realizing who we are sinning against, as self on the throne drives our rebellion.
The spirit of the fear of the Lord in IsaiahIsaiah 11 describes how the spirit of the fear of the Lord rested on Jesus, whose delight was in reverencing a holy and pure God.
Transformed from glory to glorySecond Corinthians 3 explains that beholding the glory of the Lord leads to being transformed into His same image by the Holy Spirit.
God's promise to put His fear in our heartsJeremiah 32 shows that God Himself promises to give His people one heart and put His fear in them so they will not depart from Him.
God knows us completelyPsalm 139 reveals that God has searched us, knows all our ways, and holds precious thoughts toward us that outnumber the sand.
The compassionate lovingkindness of the LordPsalm 103 reminds us that God does not deal with us according to our sins, but shows great compassion because He knows we are but dust.Psalm 103:8–14
