Everyone struggles with fear, but we don't have to let fear control us.
Talking Points:
- Even though many of us believe Jesus is the Lord and God of the universe, we, like the disciples, can be overcome with fear when life gets scary. Luke 8:22-25
- When we react out of fear, we hand over control of our lives to it, and fear will take us places we never wanted to go. Proverbs 12:25
- We can only overcome fear with faith. We must trust that Jesus is bigger than the storms of our lives and that his will is bigger and greater than we can imagine. We need to shift our focus from ourselves and our situations (storms) and instead shift them to God. Isaiah 41:10
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What are storms in life you’ve experienced or are going through right now?
- Why do you think so many people struggle with fear?
- Read Luke 8:22-25. The disciples had seen Jesus perform many miracles, yet they still feared when the storm came even though he was right there. What do you think your reaction would have been in this situation if you’d been a disciple of Jesus? Why?
- Read Proverbs 12:25. “Fear will take us places we never wanted to go.” Have you seen this to be true in your life? Explain.
- Read Isaiah 41:10. How has God shown his faithfulness to you in the past? What steps must you take to overcome your fear with faith?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
This topic is adapted from the kirbyisaboss YouTube channel. Written content for this topic by Daniel Martin.
