Jan. 07, 2024
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
Watch Your Step
Mark 8:34
1. Watch Your Step (vs. 1-3)
A. Ready to be Humble. Recognize Who God is.
Philippians 2:1-4
1 Peter 5:6-7
James 4:6-10
B. How We Should Approach God
Proverbs 19:2
Proverbs 10:19
C. The supremacy of God
Psalm 115:3
D. He cannot be manipulated
Matthew 6:7-8
Deuteronomy 10:17-18
2. Vows (vs. 4-7)
A. A Formal Vow
Acts 18:18
Acts 21:17-26
B. Reckless Vows
Deuteronomy 23:22-23
James 5:12
Matthew 5:33-37
2 Corinthians 1:18-22
3. Fear God! (v. 7)
Romans 11:22
A. Our Starting Point
Proverbs 3:7
Psalm 115:11
Proverbs 15:33
B. As Followers of Jesus…
1 Peter 2:17
Acts 9:31
1 Peter 1:17-19
2 Corinthians 5:11
C. Fear of the Lord in Worship and Relationships
Ephesians 5:18-21
Reflection:
1. How would you explain “the Fear of the Lord” or how you “fear God”?
2. Is this an important part of how you know and approach the Lord? How is it resolved in your life, work, worship, and relationships?
Follow UP in the Word through the Week…
Monday:
Read: Mark 8:27-9:1
What question does Jesus ask to begin this conversation? How does Jesus invite people to follow Him in 8:34? How does this impact your life today?
Tuesday:
Read: James 4:6-10
How does James describe our need for humility? Why do you think that he sounds so extreme in his description? How does this impact your life as you approach Jesus?
Wednesday:
Read: Deuteronomy 10:17-18
What is the bottom line when it comes to God in this description of Him? What assurance can this give to each person who approaches Him?
Thursday:
Read: Matthew 5:33-37
How important does Jesus say our words our? How careful are you with the words that you speak even as you make commitments to God and others?
Friday:
Read: Acts 9:31
Describe the churches in this passage. Have you ever been a part of a group of believers that lives this way?
Saturday:
Read: 1 Peter 1:17-19; Ephesians 5:18-21
What effect does fearing Christ have on our relationships and our worship? What difference does that make?
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