The Awe of God by John Bevere
Week 3: The Goodness Behind the Fear
Read Chapters 4–6 of The Awe of God. Key passages: Psalm 34:9–10; Psalm 25:12–14; Proverbs 19:23.
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Bevere insists that the fear of the Lord is not a burden but a benefit — a gateway to extraordinary blessings — so come to these questions ready to be surprised by how good this 'uncommon path' actually is.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Bevere catalogs a remarkable list of benefits tied to the fear of the Lord throughout Scripture — provision, protection, wisdom, long life, confidence, and more. Which of these surprised you most, and why?
2.Psalm 25:14 says, 'The secret of the Lord is for those who fear Him.' Bevere unpacks this idea that God shares His confidence — His inner counsel — with those who fear Him. What would it mean practically for God to share His 'secrets' with you?
3.Bevere makes the point that lesser fears — fear of people, fear of the future, fear of failure — are eclipsed when the fear of God takes its proper place. Have you experienced this? What lesser fears tend to dominate your life, and how might a deeper awe of God displace them?