Youth Sermon: A Healthy Fear

Fear of the Lord

Today, we're gonna chat about wisdom. And guess what? It all starts with this thing called fear of the Lord. Now, don't freak out. It's not about being scared of God, but more about understanding how awesome and powerful He is.

Imagine you're at a concert, right up front, feeling the bass thump in your chest. That's a tiny glimpse of God's power. Just like Joshua, we don't have to be scared because God's got our back. We're chosen to show off His glory, but it's His power that's doing the heavy lifting. This kind of fear, it's a good thing. It makes us respect God more and leads us to real wisdom.

It's not about being scared of God, but more about understanding how awesome and powerful He is.

Wisdom and Understanding

Now, fear of the Lord isn't just about being the smartest kid in class. It's about knowing God and doing what He says. This knowledge helps us understand how much God loves us and invites us to love Him back by following Jesus. This kind of knowledge leads to wisdom and understanding.

And guess what? Fear of the Lord helps us make good choices. When we really know God, we can make better decisions. Picture this: you're in a group project, and your buddies want to copy someone else's work. But with the fear of the Lord, you can make the right call, even if it's harder. Building our lives on wisdom and knowledge leads to better judgment in everyday stuff.

Conclusion and Prayer

So, let's wrap this up. Fearing the Lord isn't about being scared. It's about getting closer to God and learning about His love, grace, mercy, and strength. Let's chase after wisdom and knowledge by understanding how powerful and cool God is.

Here's a challenge for you this week: when you're faced with a tough decision, take a moment to think about what the fear of the Lord would have you do.

Let's pray: God, help us develop a healthy fear of You. Help us understand Your power and grace. Give us wisdom and knowledge to make good choices. Amen.

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. What does the 'fear of the Lord' mean to you?

2. How can the fear of the Lord guide us in making decisions?

3. Share a time when you experienced God's power and grace.

4. How can we cultivate a healthy fear of the Lord in our daily lives?

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Power and Grace Ice-Breaker
• Group Activity: Wisdom Walk
• Youth Challenge: Wisdom Challenge