Fear of the Lord and Wisdom Q & A Session
The Fear of the Lord Syllabus (rev 120920)
Student Version revised
- INTRODUCTION
The Kingdom of God will begin to operate in full strength when operating in the fear of the Lord.
Hebrews 12:28 (KJV)
The Importance of the Fear of the Lord
Isaiah 33:6 (KJV), Psalm 111:10 (KJV), Proverbs 9:10-11 (KJV),
Deuteronomy 10:12 (KJV), Philippians 2:12-13 (Amplified Bible, Classic Edition)
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (KJV), Hebrews 4:1 (KJV), Hebrews 12:28-29 (KJV)
The fear of the Lord is in our new nature as sons of God.
Jeremiah 32:38-40 (KJV), Isaiah 11:2-3 (KJV)
- DEFINITIONS
To reverence:
To fear
To revere
To stand in awe
To honor:
Outward respect
To respect:
To hold in high regard
To appreciate
To treasure
To value
To cherish To hold dear
To love and fear
To trust
To give Him glory
To give homage:
An expression of high regard
Another aspect of respect
To obey:
To do what God says
To hearken
To hear with the intent to obey
To yield:
To submit:
To surrender:
To submit to the winning side
Abandoning yourself
To be faithful:
To be devoted:
- EXPLANATION/EXPOUNDING
The fear of the Lord is clean and enduring forever.
Psalm 19:9-10 (KJV)
The fear of the Lord has to be taught.
Psalm 34:4-11 (KJV)
Knowledge with the fear of the Lord
Proverbs 1:7 (KJV), Proverbs 1:29 (KJV)
Reference:
Proverbs 2:1-6 (KJV)
The fear of the Lord is to hate evil.
Proverbs 8:13 (KJV)
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life
Proverbs 14:27 (KJV)
Reference scriptures:
Proverbs 13:14 (KJV)
Better is little with the fear of the Lord
Proverbs 15:16-17 (KJV); Proverbs 15:16-17 (NIV)
The fear of the Lord is the instruction with wisdom
Proverbs 15:33 (KJV)
The fear of the Lord takes us out of iniquity
Proverbs 16:6 (KJV); Proverbs 2:5 (KJV)
The fear of the Lord will keep you out of envy and strife.
Proverbs 23:17 (KJV)
- GOVERNING PRINCIPLES
What activates the fear of the Lord?
- Faith
Romans 5:2 (KJV); Ephesians 2:8 (KJV)
- Humility
James 4:6 (KJV)
All of our decisions and choices should be made from our Godly reverence and respect. (In our relationships – How we parent, as husbands and wives, etc.)
Ephesians 5:21 (KJV); Proverbs 31:30 (KJV); 1 Peter 3:1-2 (KJV); 1 Peter 2:13-17 (KJV); Colossians 3:22-25 (KJV); Acts 9:31 (KJV): Psalm 119:63 (KJV)
- BENEFITS
The fear of the Lord gives us strong confidence.
Proverbs 14:26 (KJV);
The fear of the Lord tendeth to life.
Proverbs 19:23 (KJV); Psalm 112:7-8 (KJV); Proverbs 10:27 (KJV); Psalm 115:11 (KJV)
The fear of the Lord and accesses the mercy of the Lord
Psalm 103:8-11 (KJV)
The fear of the Lord are riches
Proverbs 22:4 (KJV); Psalm 112:3 (KJV); Psalm 128:1-6 (KJV)
THE CONCLUSION OF THE MATTER:
Ecclesiastes 12:13 (KJV)