Free from Fear

DEFINE FEAR

An emotional response to perceived threats or danger, characterized by a sense of unease, apprehension, or anxiety.

Fear is the enemy of success. Fear can cripple even the strongest among us.

Fear is the beginning of defeat. Anon. God can secure us from fear, either by removing the thing feared, or by subduing the fear of the thing. William Beveridge No passion so effectually robs the mind of all its powers of acting and reasoning as fear.

English Standard Version Chapter 3

8 And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. 9 But the LORD God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?” 10 And he said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself

8 And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day,

a. They heard the presence of God

b. Having the Holy Spirit what would that look like today

c. Fear causes you to move away and hid yourself from God

Courage in the Face of Fear

Bible Passage: Genesis 3:8-10

Summary: In Genesis 3:8-10, we see Adam and Eve hiding from God in fear after they sinned by eating the forbidden fruit.

Application: This passage teaches us the importance of facing our fears with courage and seeking forgiveness and restoration in God, rather than hiding or running away.

Teaching: The sermon will emphasize the need for honesty and vulnerability before God in times of fear, trusting in His grace and mercy for forgiveness and redemption.

How this passage could point to Christ: This passage points to the need for a Savior who can reconcile us with God after we have sinned and fallen short. Jesus Christ is the ultimate solution to our fear, offering us forgiveness and restoration through His sacrifice.

Big Idea: When faced with fear, Christians should have the courage to come before God, seek forgiveness, and trust in His grace for redemption, knowing that Christ is our ultimate source of reconciliation.

Recommended Study: Consider delving into the theological significance of fear in the Bible and how God addresses it throughout Scripture using your Logos library. Explore commentaries on Genesis 3 to gain a deeper understanding of the context and implications of Adam and Eve's response to fear.

1. Hiding from Harmony

Genesis 3:8

You could discuss how Adam and Eve's initial reaction to hide from God highlights our natural tendency to run from our fears and the things that expose our vulnerabilities. Emphasize Christ as the answer to our fear, encouraging listeners to instead run towards God with their fears, knowing He provides grace and forgiveness.

2. Heeding His Call

Genesis 3:9

Maybe explore God's question 'Where are you?' not as a query of location but as an invitation for self-examination and confession. It suggests God's desire for reconciliation over condemnation. This moment prefigures Christ's pursuit of the lost and offers a model for facing our fears through honest confession.

3. Hope in Honesty

Genesis 3:10

Perhaps focus on Adam's admission of fear and how it opens the door to God's redemptive plan. This can illustrate the importance of acknowledging our fears before God as a step towards healing and redemption, underlined by Christ's sacrifice which covers all our fears, sins, and failures.