Fear is the Beginning

Last time we explored one of the negative sides of fear. Earthly fear is a trap to get us to stop trusting in God. But not all fear is negative. Some fear is not only necessary but actually good. David and Solomon teach us about a fear that is both necessary and good and thatContinue reading “Fear is the Beginning”

Teach Me to Fear

One of the most important attitudes students should demonstrate is respect. Students need to respect their teachers because their teachers are in a position of authority and have more experience/knowledge than they do. But respecting strangers doesn’t come naturally to everyone – some people need help learning how to show respect for their teachers. SoContinue reading “Teach Me to Fear”

Mt. Sinai – The Mountain of Respect & Expectation

Mt. Sinai (or as we learned yesterday Mt. Horeb) is the most significant physical mount of the Scriptures. It is called the mountain of God. While there is some dispute over which mountain peak is the actual Mt. Sinai of the Bible, many scholars believe it was and is located on the southern part ofContinue reading “Mt. Sinai – The Mountain of Respect & Expectation”

The Mountains Quake Before Him

If you’ve hiked up a mountain or climbed to the top, you know that mountains can sometimes be scary. You have to respect the mountain. The higher or deeper you go the more careful you should be. Mountains demand respect because they are greater than you. You cannot tame the mountain but the mountain canContinue reading “The Mountains Quake Before Him”