Message Notes
Look Back
What specific step did you take to become more comfortable, confident and “ready” to share the hope you have in Jesus Christ with people everywhere?
Look Up
Read 1 Chronicles 13:1-12, Exodus 25:12-15 and Numbers 4:15
- What does 1 Chronicles 13:3 say that David wanted to do? Do you think he was motivated by fear of God or affection for God? Why?
- Why do you think David and the people acted the way they did in verse 8? Do you think they were acting this way out of fear, affection or respect?
- What was David’s initial reaction to what happened to Uzzah (verse 11)? Is it possible to be angry at what God has done without being angry with God? Have you ever done this?
- How did David’s attitude change in verse 12? What was he focused on and what does this say about his relationship with God?
- What do these verses say about the relationship between God and people? How does this apply to your personal relationship with God right now?
Read Matthew 10:24-31
- Jesus was teaching his followers what they should do and expect. What specific things does Jesus tell them not to fear? Why do you think they might fear these things?
- How does this teaching of Jesus apply to people today? To you personally?
Overall (Discovery Bible Study)
- What do these scriptures say about God?
- What do they say about people?
- How will I apply this to my life?
Look Ahead
What step will you take to balance your fear of God with your affection for God?
Notes
David copied what the Philistines did instead of what God commanded. He wanted to honor God but acted out of familiarity rather than respectful fear. God’s holiness is a command, not a suggestion. We need to learn to “fear God” but not be afraid and to “love God” without becoming entitled or thinking that we know what is best. Fear + Affection = Awe.
