"The Valley of Deep Darkness"

Rick Page

Fear, He Is a Liar • Sermon • Submitted 4 years ago

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Setting the theme for the year. Given the significant events which occurred throughout 2020, it is not surprising we are dealing with a multitude of fears. The Bible has in excess of 500 passages dealing with the topic of fear. We will spend 2021 in intense Bible study around one phrase, common throughout the Bible - "Do not fear." In this first series, we will examine how so very often, our fears are anxieties about what MIGHT happen - not what will happen

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Revisiting a familiar passage

Psalm 23:1 ESV

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Psalm 23:2 ESV

He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

Psalm 23:3 ESV

He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Psalm 23:4 ESV

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Fear

Psalm 23:5 ESV

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Psalm 23:6 ESV

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

The Valley of Deep Darkness

The fear of what might happen

Five hundred fears

Isaiah 35:3 ESV

Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees.

Isaiah 35:4 ESV

Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.”

With new eyes...