Fear (Inside Out)

Introduction - Fear Factor

Fear is good, but we are often ruled by our fears. (Dune: Fear is the mindkiller)

(I’m the king of the comfort zone)

Fear is a normal experience

-God doesn’t criticize Gideon for his fear.

-The Bible says “Don’t be afraid” a lot of times.

-God designed fear to protect us

The story of Gideon

Context

Testing God

Pulling down the altar to Baal (He was afraid, but he still obeyed)

Gideon is listed in the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11. Why? Because, despite his fear

Main Idea: When God is in charge, fear is not.

How? Remember that God is the ultimate power (fear the Lord)

Remember that God loves you (trust the Lord)

Remember that God has already won (believe the Gospel)

Don’t let fear rule you

-Gideon was afraid, but he still acted.

-He asked for confirmation from God

(What if we don’t get the sign??)

If you don’t, other people suffer. (Judges)

Fear the right things

Here’s my quesWhat if we don’t get the sign??

Fear God

“God is bigger than the boogie man”

Conclusion