Prep Work | Lesson 1

I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
~Psalm 119:15-16

(You can download your PDF copy of Lesson One HERE)

Lesson One:  Prep Work .. as we begin our study of  'the Fear of God', make sure you've got your copy of A Treatise of the Fear of God.  This little book written in 1679 by a man named John Bunyan.  You can download the book here to follow along with us.  And you can find out some tips on putting together your own study binder here.  Have your Bible, pen/pencil, notebook, or study binder ready to go... we start Friday...

Before each lesson, begin with prayer.  Ask the LORD to give us understanding for what he wants to teach us and that we will be humble and obedient doers of his word, in the name of Jesus Christ, God's only begotten son.  Amen.

What to expect:  We will search the Scriptures to see what God is saying and we'll keep our study relevant by answering the following questions:

• How does this pertain to me? 
• Why does it matter?
• What is my part to play

Four Key Points (that we will keep in the forefront of our study)

1. Jesus said he was coming again -- are we ready to meet him? (repent of apathy and ignorance)
2. Jesus said we'd know the signs of the times -- are we paying attention? (Matthew 24 -25)
3. What is the biggest evidence that we are in the last days? (mockers, scoffers)
4. What can we do to be ready? (Jude 20-25, Revelation 2-3, the fear of God)

Set your face like flint:  Daily Scripture Portion 

               (download, print, include in your study binder or put it in the inside flap of your Bible)

It is imparative that Christians READ the written word of God EVERY DAY.  Those of us who still have access to this life giving treasure should not take it for granted.  We have been given the directive to read it, study it, and be ready to have an answer for the hope that is in us.  The Scriptures are profitable! for reproof, correction, doctrine, comfort, strength, to be throughly furnished and it equips us unto good works.  

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

Digging Deeper:

• Read Revelation chapters 2-4
• Using a concordance, look up 3-4 verses that speak of the fear of God
• Write out the verses and what you see in them...what can you learn?

(an excellent free Bible software is found at e-Sword.net  we use only the King James Bible Authorized Version. To find out why,  you can visit here  or read this summary In Awe of Thy Word.  

the Word of God is life to you!

~Cristina