Episode The Fear of the Lord | Week 1
We want to live wisely, but that can seem impossible at times. Discover what the Bible means when it says that wisdom begins with “the fear of the Lord.”
Chapter 1
Do you feel like you could use wisdom about something? So, where does wisdom start? You won’t want to miss Discover the Word as the group kicks off a three-week series called “The Fear of the Lord.” Daniel Ryan Day is leading Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, and Rasool Berry through an exploration of wisdom in the Bible, and the remarkably consistent place identified as the starting point of true wisdom—“The Fear of the Lord.”
Chapter 2
What is “wisdom literature”? Join the Discover the Word group as they explore some history behind the genre of wisdom literature and where to find it in the Bible. Discover why it’s an important literary genre for us to recognize and how it can help us live wisely today.
Chapter 3
What book in the Bible comes to mind first when you think of “wisdom literature?” In this conversation, the Discover the Word group explores the Old Testament book of Proverbs, probably the most familiar section of wisdom literature in the Bible. Join them to discover who wrote/collected it, and why it still provides a school of learning for us today.
Chapter 4
Proverbs 1:7 says that the foundation of knowledge is the fear of the Lord. But are we really supposed to be afraid of God and how could that give us knowledge? Don’t miss this Discover the Word conversation as the group explores what it actually means to fear the Lord as they discover why the knowledge it leads to is so important.
Chapter 5
While fear doesn’t seem like a tremendously positive emotion, sometimes fear can keep us safe, can’t it? Join the Discover the Word group as they explore several benefits the Old Testament book of Proverbs gives that are associated with “fearing the Lord.” Discover how these benefits give us principles to live by but not necessarily promises to hang on to.
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
What does it look like for you to grow in wisdom? Scripture invites you to begin by fearing the Lord—by learning to revere Him for who He truly is and letting that reverence shape your daily choices.
Reflect
- Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you?
- When you hear Proverbs 1:7 say that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,” what stands out to you personally? How does that shape the way you think about wisdom and learning?
- As you reflect on Scripture, what kinds of good fruit or growth does the Bible connect with fearing the Lord? Where have you seen any of these take shape in your own life?
- How does it encourage or comfort you to remember that the benefits of fearing the Lord are meant to guide how we live, rather than serve as promises to hang on to?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
Jesus, help me to truly revere You—not out of fear that pushes me away, but out of awe that draws me closer. Grow me in wisdom as I learn to trust who You are and submit my heart to You. Show me, day by day, what it looks like to honor You in my thoughts, my choices, and my relationships. Help me recognize how walking in reverence shapes the way I respond to others. May Your wisdom guide me so I can live with a heart that reflects You.
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