'The Psalms Deal With Fear.'
a) Psalm 3:6; 56:3-4. We need not be afraid of many thousands of people who set themselves against us.
b) Psalm 15:4; 22:23; 25:12. We should fear the Lord.
c) Psalm 27:1. When the Lord is our Light and our Salvation, whom shall we fear.
d) Psalm 49:5. Why should we fear in times of trouble?
e) Psalm 49:16. Be not afraid when a man becomes rich.
f) Psalm 76:8. The Earth feared at God's Judgment and was still.
g) Psalm 76:12. The Lord is to be feared by the Kings of the Earth.
h) Psalm 91:5. We need not fear the terror of the night.
i) Psalm 112:7. We are not afraid of bad news, our heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.
j) Psalm 118:6. The Lord is on my side, I will not fear what man can do to me.
(This QT gives me clear understanding that The Psalms Deal With Fear)
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'Persecuted Believers Will Be Rewarded.'
Matthew 5:12.
a) Rejoice and be glad.
b) Great is your reward in Heaven.
c) In the same way.
d) They persecuted the prophets.
e) Who were before you.
(This Second one reminds me that Persecuted Believers Will Be Rewarded)
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Chris.
Why should we fear in times of trouble? If we are really True Believers it means that we are also Disciples of Jesus Christ. There are so many exhortations in the Scripture that tell us not to fear. Fear does not have to be a part of our daily experience. The Lord is on our side.
