Harnessing Fear in the Valley of Blessing
Is a complex, unpleasant and universal emotion, caused by anticipation or awareness of danger.
FEAR
At age 35, King _______ succeeded his father, and he became the fourth king of Judah.
Jehoshaphat
( [JI] + [HOSH] + [UH] + [FAT]2)
Control is just an _______ and that’s why control freaks get so anxious.
Illusion
_____________ is a reaction to fear.
Anxiety
Name 3 Examples of Godly Rumination
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
The Moabites and Ammonites with some of the Meunites were coming to wage war against who?
King Jehoshaphat of Judah and Jerusalem.
What King rules 30AD- eternity and is Sinless?
Jesus of Nazareth, son of David, son of God
Who's illusion of control was exposed when their beloved king who after a 52-year reign, passed away?
Israel’s
The disciples were anxious and faithless during the storm, what was Jesus doing during the storm?
Jesus slept peacefully.
NAME 3 of the Seven Common Types of Fear
1. Fear of Failure: not meeting expectations or failing in a task.
2. Fear of the Unknown: unpredictable future events or outcomes.
3. Fear of Change: about what the future holds.
4. Fear of Pain: experiencing pain or injury.
5. Fear of Loss: Anxiety about the potential loss of close relationships or material possessions.
6. Social Fear: Fear of rejection, judgment, and public speaking.
7. Existential Fear: Fear of death and meaninglessness, considered the ultimate fear.
Jehoshaphat was _______. So, he decided to ask the Lord for ______.
AFRAID & ADVICE
This King's 52-year reign brought peace and prosperity like the nation hadn’t known since the times of King David
King Uzziah
Who had this spectacular vision:
"It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple."
The prophet Isaiah 6:1 (NLT)
During the storm, The disciples woke Jesus up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown? What did Jesus do to resolve the issue?
When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm.
Mark 4:38
Name the 3 T’s to Trust
Time out-stop obsessing and start praying
Train your thoughts toward thankfulness
Take it one day at a time
Jehoshaphat’s Three-Part Plan for Overcoming Fear
1. ADMIT FEAR
2. TURN TO GOD
3. START A FAST
Jehoshaphat succeeded his father, _______ the first good king of Judah
Asa (Ai-sah),
God calmed the fears of Isaiah, not by removing the problem, but by revealing __________?
His divine power and presence.
God brings us to and through storms to test our _____.
To test our faith.
NAME the 3 books of the bible where we learned about Naomi, Jehoshaphat and Euodia and Syntyche.
Ruth; 2 Chronicles; Philippians
What was God's response to Jehoshaphat prayer to him and Judah?
‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.
2 Chronicles 20:1415
NAME 3 of the "good" Kings/Rulers of Judah
King Asa; King Jehoshaphat; Jehoash (Joash); Amaziah; Amaziah; Hezekiah; Josiah
Uzziah - Started good/later bad
Jesus of Nazareth, Sinless son of David, son of God
What is the practical response to anxiety for a control freak?
Rejoice in the Lord!
We need to look at storms not as disasters, but as ...
God's transforming power at work in our lives.
1 Peter 1:7
Name 3 of Jehoshaphat’s Accomplishments as King of Judah?
Jehoshaphat strengthened Judah militarily by building an army and many forts.
He campaigned against idolatry and the renewed worship of the One True God.
Using traveling teachers, he educated the people on God's laws.
Jehoshaphat solidified peace between Israel and Judah.
He was obedient to God.
The people enjoyed a great measure of prosperity and the blessing of God under Jehoshaphat.