Facing Fears
Speaker: Ryan Throop

(listen online here)

Matthew 14.29-33 NLT
So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son

of God!” they exclaimed.

Romans 12.2 TNIV
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

1 John 4.18 TNIV
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear…

Lion Chasers replace their FEARS with FAITH

How would you define “courage”?

In what way was Benaiah’s reaction to the lion counterintuitive?

How do you respond to your fears- run from them, ignore them, or chase them? What is one practical thing you can do to recondition your reaction?

Next Steps:

• Need to be reminded of what it means to have the courage of a Lion Chaser? Each day this week read the Lion Chaser Manifesto bookmark.
• Coordinate your summer reading with our summer series. Pick up a copy of “In a Pit with a Lion” by Mark Batterson at the Welcome Center, today.

Read the verses, answer the questions above, and take with you to your eleven32 small group.