The Fear of The Lord
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· 85 viewsWhat does the Lord requires of us, That we stay close to Him, (2) that we fear, (3) serve, and (4) cling to Him, and (5) take oaths in His name
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Someone is reported to have asked a concert violinist in New York’s Carnegie Hall how she became so skilled. She said that it was by “planned neglect.” She planned to neglect everything that was not related to her goal.322
Someone is reported to have asked a concert violinist in New York’s Carnegie Hall how she became so skilled. She said that it was by “planned neglect.” She planned to neglect everything that was not related to her goal.
What Does the Requires of Us? (1)That we stay close to Him, (2) that we fear, (3) serve, and (4) cling to Him, and (5) take oaths in His name
What Does the Requires of Us? (1)That we stay close to Him, (2) that we fear, (3) serve, and (4) cling to Him, and (5) take oaths in His name
He has saved us from the bondages and enslavements of this world: from sin, death, and the condemnation to come. God has saved us, delivered us from so terrible a fate. And He is fulfilling His promises to us: looking after and caring for us day by day, giving us victorious lives. He is empowering us to conquer all the enemies of this life that seek to destroy and keep us out of the promised land.
Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible - Commentary - The Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible – Deuteronomy.
He demands or requires our total allegiance. ; ; ; ; ,
He demands or requires our total allegiance. ; ; ; ; ,
(NKJV) 58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
(NKJV) 1Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
1Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
(NKJV) 22let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.
22let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
23Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.
(NKJV) 8Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
8Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
(NKJV) 3Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.
3Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.
(NKJV) 18The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth.
18The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth.
Fear: Means to stand in awe and reverence before God, wanting to approach and know Him.
Fear: Means to stand in awe and reverence before God, wanting to approach and know Him.
This is what He demands or requires of us: our total allegiance. "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord" (). "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage" (). "Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water" (). "Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)" (). "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded" (). "Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee" (). "And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of" (). "And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest" (). "I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved" (). "The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit" (). "But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works" (). "The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth" (). "Am I a God at hand, saith the Lord, and not a God afar off" ().
Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible - Commentary - The Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible – Deuteronomy.
This is what He demands or requires of us: our total allegiance. "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord" (). "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage" (). "Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water" (). "Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)" (). "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded" (). "Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee" (). "And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of" (). "And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest" (). "I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved" (). "The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit" (). "But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works" (). "The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth" (). "Am I a God at hand, saith the Lord, and not a God afar off" ().
Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible - Commentary - The Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible – Deuteronomy.
This is what He demands or requires of us: our total allegiance. "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord" (). "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage" (). "Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water" (). "Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)" (). "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded" (). "Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee" (). "And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of" (). "And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest" (). "I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved" (). "The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit" (). "But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works" (). "The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth" (). "Am I a God at hand, saith the Lord, and not a God afar off" ().
Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible - Commentary - The Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible – Deuteronomy.
Why, because He is the majestic and sovereign Being of the universe.
It means that a person does not fear
It (fear of the Lord) means that a person does not fear… to trust and believe Him…to approach and worship Him… to do His will…to serve Him.
It (fear of the Lord) means that a person does not fear… to trust and believe Him…to approach and worship Him… to do His will…to serve Him.
Therefore, how should a Church be, tells us the church was growing and multiplying by leaps and bounds
Therefore, how should a Church be, tells us the church was growing and multiplying by leaps and bounds
(1) were at rest and peace a. the church is to rejoice when peace and rest reign about the church (; ) b. the church should make use of the calm and peace, bearing a stronger testimony than ever before (; ; ; ; )
(1) were at rest and peace a. the church is to rejoice when peace and rest reign about the church (; ) b. the church should make use of the calm and peace, bearing a stronger testimony than ever before (; ; ; ; )
(NKJV) 10for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
a. church is to rejoice when peace and rest reigh about the church
10for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
(NKJV) 4I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work.
4I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work.
(NKJV) 21So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”
21So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.”
(NKJV) 5Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
5Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
(NKJV) 12So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.
12So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.
(2) were edifying and building each other up-continue to grow spiritually a. becoming stronger in their faith b. learning more of the Word of God c. gaining a greater knowledge of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power d. learning how and becoming more effective witnesses for the Lord e. gaining more and more boldness both for living and witnessing (; ; ; ; )
(2) were edifying and building each other up-continue to grow spiritually a. becoming stronger in their faith b. learning more of the Word of God c. gaining a greater knowledge of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power d. learning how and becoming more effective witnesses for the Lord e. gaining more and more boldness both for living and witnessing (; ; ; ; )
(2) were edifying and building each other up-continue to grow spiritually a. becoming stronger in their faith b. learning more of the Word of God c. gaining a greater knowledge of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power d. learning how and becoming more effective witnesses for the Lord e. gaining more and more boldness both for living and witnessing (; ; ; ; )
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19Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.
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2Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification.
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3But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.
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12for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,
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29Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.
(3) were walking in the Lord(; ; ) a. they walk(live) in the “fear of the Lord, a life that witness the glory of His love and grace, holiness and righteousness (; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ) b. they walked in the comfort of the Holy Spirit… giving us a great sense of the Lord’s presence: comforting, advising, helping, counseling, and exhorting us… of joy and rejoicing over the great salvation that had saved us to the utmost and given us an eternal inheritance in the presence of God (, )
First Set
6As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him,
(NKJV) 6As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him,
(NKJV) 6He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.
6He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.
(NKJV) 21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
Second Set
(NKJV) 28And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
28And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
(NKJV) 50And His mercy is on those who fear Him From generation to generation.
50And His mercy is on those who fear Him From generation to generation.
(NKJV) 35But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.
35But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.
(NKJV) 12“And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
12“And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
(NKJV) 14“Now therefore, fear the Lord, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord!
14“Now therefore, fear the Lord, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord!
(NKJV) 12Who is the man that fears the Lord? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses.
12Who is the man that fears the Lord? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses.
(NKJV) 11The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, In those who hope in His mercy.
11The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, In those who hope in His mercy.
(NKJV) 7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
(NKJV) 13Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all.
13Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all.
(NKJV) 13The Lord of hosts, Him you shall hallow; Let Him be your fear, And let Him be your dread.
13The Lord of hosts, Him you shall hallow; Let Him be your fear, And let Him be your dread.
Third Set
(NKJV) 16And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—
16And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—
(NKJV) 26But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.
26But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.