Chapter 3: The Fear of the LORD...

“Q-bot.  If you will.  A study supplement on the Fear of the LORD?”  Moose sips his coffee.

“Brzzzt.”

The readout reads:

FOUNDATIONAL DEFINITIONS

1.  Proverbs 1:7“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

2.  Proverbs 9:10“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

3.  Psalm 111:10“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.”

BLESSINGS & PROMISES

1.  Proverbs 14:26–27“Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.”

2.  Proverbs 19:23“The fear of the LORD leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.”

3.  Proverbs 22:4“Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.”

4.  Psalm 34:7–9“The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them… Fear the LORD, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing.”

PRACTICAL OUTWORKING

1.  Deuteronomy 10:12–13“And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul…”

2.  Proverbs 8:13“To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.”

3.  Ecclesiastes 12:13“Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.”

NEW TESTAMENT ECHOES

1.  Acts 9:31“Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.”

2.  2 Corinthians 7:1“Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence [fear] for God.”

3.  Philippians 2:12–13”…continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”

SUMMARY VERSE

1.  Proverbs 15:33“Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.”

Quick Tip: The “fear of the LORD” in Scripture is not terror, but reverent awe—a deep respect that leads to obedience, worship, and life. It’s the root of true wisdom and the antidote to pride.

“Now.  That is quite a study to add for the day.  Let’s see how far we get through this to check the work.  Never read just one verse.  Always look up the words you have questions on.  Don’t be embarrassed to look up words you think you know, but you don’t.  And make sure you’re looking at the Hebrew and the Greek too.  Context, context, context.  Our study here is on understanding the fear of the LORD where we start every day on the ship.  And remember.  We’re on the Eternal Timeclock.  Forever starts now!”

Moose salutes and quiets the comms.  It was just him and the bots again.

“Where was I?  Oh yeah…. Earthquake.  And yes.  I want you to go back and find each of these verses in your Bible.  Read the verse.  Scribe it if you’re into the scribing thing like me.  Then read the chapter it’s in.  In context of how it was written.  This is not a quick study.  It’s a quick list.  But it’s a big study.  We can do it!  I believe in us!”