KingsGate Community Church
A Revival of Awe
– with Dave Smith
A Revival of Awe
– with Dave Smith
Awe - an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, produced by that which is grand, sublime, extremely powerful.
Acts 2:43 NIVUK
Fear of the Lord - a radical God-centredness, from which you shape your whole life around.
1 – Why live in Awe of God?
– He is Awesome
– He is Good
The Lord…will be the sure foundation for your times, a RICH STORE OF SALVATION AND WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE; THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE KEY TO THIS TREASURE.
– ISAIAH 33:5-6 NIVUK
Wisdom
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom…
– PROVERBS 9:10 NIVUK
Protection
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
– PSALM 34:7 NIVUK
Health
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.
– PROVERBS 3:7-8 NIVUK
Longevity
The fear of the Lord prolongs life…
– PROVERBS 10:27 ESV
Provision
…those who fear him lack nothing.
– PSALM 34:9 NIVUK
Blessed Life
Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him.
– PSALM 128:1 NIVUK
1 – Why live in Awe of God?
– He is Awesome
– He is Good
– He is Near
Acts 2:3-4 NIVUK
2 – How do we grow in our Awe of God?
– Turn from sin
Acts 5:11 ESV
2 – How do we grow in our Awe of God?
– Turn from sin
– Run to Him
Acts of the Apostles 1:14 NLT
Acts of the Apostles 2:43 NLT
Acts 2:47 NIVUK