Fear Less - Part 1 [Notes]

The phrase, “Don’t be afraid!” appears in the Bible more than any other Biblical command—and for good reason! People of all generations have struggled to trust God when facing difficult or scary situations.

Join us for “Fear Less” and learn from the Biblical stories that can help us face our fears with faith.

Today's Takeaway // If Jesus needed to pray, how much more do we?

Taking along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Then He said to them,“My soul is swallowed up in sorrow—to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake with Me.”
– Matthew 26:37-38 (HCSB)

If Jesus needed to pray, how much more do we?

When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. As He was praying, heaven opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a physical appearance like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: You are My beloved Son. I take delight in You.
– Luke 3:21-22 (HCSB)

But the news about Him spread even more, and large crowds would come together to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses. Yet He often withdrew to deserted places and prayed.
– Luke 5:15-16 (HCSB)

During those days He went out to the mountain to pray and spent all night in prayer to God. When daylight came, He summoned His disciples, and He chose 12 of them—He also named them apostles.
– Luke 6:12-13 (HCSB)

...He took along Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. As He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, andHis clothes became dazzling white.
– Luke 9:28b-29 (HCSB)

He went out and made His way as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him. When He reached the place, He told them,“Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”
– Luke 22:39-40 (HCSB)

Then He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and began to pray, “Father, if You are willing, take this cup away from Me—nevertheless, not My will, but Yours, be done.”
– Luke 22:41-42 (HCSB)

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will also provide way of escape so that you are able to bear it.
– 1 Corinthians 10:13 (HCSB)

1. What are some things you are afraid of or that you worry about? Do you think you worry more than the average person? If so, why is that the case?
2. Do you think all fear is bad? Explain your answer. What about worry? What are some of the potential negative consequences to worrying or being afraid?
3. Read Luke 6:12-13. Why do you think Jesus prayed so much?
4. Read Philippians 4:4-8, Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 26:3; Isaiah 41:10; Joshua 1:8-9, Matthew 6:25-33 and Hebrews 13:5-6. Based on these verses, what are some of the benefits of trusting God with our worries and fears and how we overcome them?
5. How might you apply today's lesson to your life?

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