Chapter Two

We read Chapter Two on our own last week. I hope it was profitable for you! Along with the thoughts/questions Megan gave us for Chapter One, we can examine the chapter and ourselves with questions from the end of the chapter (pg. 36-37).


1.) In what ways are you similar to the people in this chapter? How can you learn from their example (good and bad)?

2.) What habits or thoughts do you need to change/bring into submission through the Lord's help?

3.) What changes can you pray about right now?


Quotes and verses I liked from this chapter:

"God didn't spend time trying to boost Moses' self-confidence. Rather, God kept reminding him that he should put his confidence in Him. [...] God doesn't want us to grow in self-confidence. He wants us to put all of our trust in Him." pg. 30

"One of the goals of this book is to help you differentiate between fear that is good or godly, and fear that is bad and sinful." pg. 32

"Saul struggled with many different fears, but mostly with the fear of man." pg. 33
--Many of us struggle with this, too!--

"On the one hand we know that God is powerful and filled with love for us, but on the other hand we frequently find ourselves overcome by the fear of those around us. [...] All true Christians long to have their lives shine brightly before others, but when it comes down to actually turning on the light, we frequently find ourselves hiding out like Saul or denying that we even know the Lord." pg. 35

"God can change hearts and lives." pg. 36

"God has brought them peace in the midst of violent storms, courage when confronting overwhemingly powerful enemies, and confidence in the face of accusations and persecution. [...] He can give you tranquility and joy as you face the day-to-day pressures that threaten to overwhelm you." pg. 36

"Only He can change hearts that are frequently  overwhelmed by fear into hearts that are overshadowed by His power and bravery, and it's His delight to do so." pg. 36

Psalm 27:1

The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom shall I be afraid?

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

Isaiah 41:10

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Romans 8:15

For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, ""Abba," Father."