Title: Do not be afraid (Luke 12:32)
Content (Luke 12:32)
Introduction:
1. Saints living in the world
2. A world with many fears
Various accidents, countless diseases, success or failure of business, job loss, child problems, future problems, unpredictable
There are various things, strange and bizarre people, death...
Main subject:
1. An important message to the saints living in the world: Do not be afraid
1) Original text interpretation
"Stop being afraid, little flock, for your Father
He was already pleased to give the kingdom to
( Stop being afraid. little flock, because your father was pleased
to give you the Kingdom.)
2) Me phobou, to miklon poimanion, :
Me: strong negation
phobou: fear, dread, worry, anxiety, scare, fear,
(phebomai: - to run away from. To avoid because of fear.)
miklov: very small, subtle, insignificant
poimnion: a flock of sheep
2. The situation of the disciples who received this message at the time
1) Fewer people
2) A large number of powerful enemies (Pharisees, scribes, Sadducees, Herodians, Roman emperors)
3) was poor
4) There was no worldly power
5) There was no network or organization
6) There was no means
7) good character
8) Jesus will leave them
3. It is God's command that believers should not be afraid.
Hag.2;5.Dan.10;19 Proverbs.3;25.29;25.Luke.12;4.Acts.18;9.Mt.10;26.31.
4. What does it mean not to be afraid?
1) Man (Isa. 51;12. Luke. 12:4)
2) Blasphemy and slander of people (Isa. 51:7)
3) Evil enemies and enemies (Ps. 27:2)
4) The king's evil orders or anger (Heb.11;23.27)
5) What will happen in the future (Acts.18; 9.Acts.27;23.24)
6) War and rumors of war (Psalm.27;3.Ma.24;6)
5. Why did he say not to be afraid?
1) It is because of the heaven that the Father will give you. (Luke 12:32)
"Stop being afraid, little flock, for your Father
He was already pleased to give the kingdom to
2) It is because God is on the side of the saints. (Psalm 118; 6-7)
3) It is because God has not given us a spirit of fear.
(2 Tim.1;7)
4) Because Jesus helps me. (Hebrews 13:6)
6. God's Way to Overcome Fear
1) Rely on the Word
2) Prepare yourself for death.
3) Think of Heaven
4) Think of the living Jesus
6. People of faith who had no fear
1) Abraham (Gen. 12;1-4)
2) Moses (Ex. 5; )
3) David (1 Samuel 17; )
4) Hananiah, Mishael, Azariah (Dan. 3:12-13)
5)) Daniel (Daniel.6;10)
6) Esther (E.4;16)
6) Apostles (Acts 4:17-20)
7) Apostle Paul (Acts. 20:24)
conclusion:
1. We must become courageous saints who overcome fear by relying on God and the Word.
“The fear of man is a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD is safe.
will” (Proverbs 29:25).