Wednesday Night Bible Study - 25 March 2020
/A Note From Pastor Greg
Hello Church Family,
Although we are unable meet this week, I’m excited that you have chosen to join me for this virtual Bible Study.
As I stated during our podcast on Sunday, I fully support adherence to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the United States Government. Please use wisdom by practicing social distancing and limiting trips out to essential tasks only. Although we must make sacrifices, this is not the time for us to become stagnant in our studies and commitment to God. Our family, friends, and coworkers need us to be passionate about our faith in a time when so many are struggling with fear.
Blessings,
Pastor Gregory Nick
Lesson 1: Fear and Worry
The Christian life, is a practice learned over time and requires commitment. When it comes to learning how to tackle fear and worry, there is no better classroom than the Bible.
This week we will focus on “Fear and Worry.” In this lesson, you will study several scriptures. You will use this lesson and associated scriptures as you face this week’s triumphs and challenges. You’ll find an interactive element designed to help you practice the scriptures at the end of this lesson.
We pray that God use your time in this lesson to reveal more of His character and love to you. We pray that He draw you into a daily and ongoing conversation with Him and that His Word teaches you to express your heart to Him in the midst of this study time.
Grab a pen, your journal, and the Bible. Then read, review, respond, and remain “rooted.”
What Does the Bible Say About Fear and Worry?
Sinful fear and the sin of worry result from a focus on self rather than on pleasing God by loving (obeying) Him and loving (serving) others.
1 John 4:18
Matthew 25:25-25
Philippians 2:3-4, 6-7
As Believers We Have Hope
God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7
God of peace will be with us when we do the right kind of praying, thinking, and practicing.
Philippians 4:6-9
All of life’s necessities are provided by God as we seek to please Him.
Matthew 6:33
Proverbs 3:5-6
Philippians 4:19
God is available at all times to hold us up.
Isaiah 43:2
What Do We Need to Change When We Face Tough Situations?
Put off fearful thinking; put on love, power, and a sound mind.
Isaiah 26:3
Psalms 23:4
·2 Timothy 1:7
John 4:18
Put off concern about tomorrow: put on prayer, supplication, thanksgiving to God and practice.
Philippians 4:6-9
How Do We Change Our Response?
To overcome fear, think on and do the loving responsibility regardless of your feelings. To overcome worry, make a plan for how you will accomplish today’s tasks and do each task heartily as to the Lord.
1 John 4:18
Philippians 4:6-9
Matthew 25: 25-26
Colossians 3:17, 23-24
James 4:17
Ephesians 5:15-17
Interact: Steps to Take This Week
Continue your habitual prayer and fellowship time with your family.
Continue your Scripture Memory habit by memorizing 2 Timothy 1:7.
Monitor and record your responses to challenges and triumphs over the course of the week in your journal -
Write down situations each day when you become overwhelmed with temptation to act out of fear or worry or when you act out of fear and worry.
What was the situation?
What was your response?
What scripture can you use to change your behavior?
Write down situations each day when you successfully focus God despite challenges.
What was the situation?
What was your response?
What scripture did you use to change your behavior?
“Stay rooted in God. I’m rooting for you!”