The 911 Handbook Study Guide Questions

Lesson 13 / Chapter 13

When You Are Afraid: No Fear!

Fear Isn’t Logical

Using the illustration of the boxer, explain why fear isn’t logical.

Have the group identify their fears by choosing the two things they fear the most from the list on page 119. (Allow them to share fears that are not on the list).

How Fear Affects You

Share how fear can affect us:

Gen. 3:7-10 ____________________________________________________________.

Acts 9:19-21, 26 ________________________________________________________.

Matt. 25:14-19, 24-25 ____________________________________________________.

1 John 4:18 ____________________________________________________________.

Other ways: ____________________________________________________________.

What can we learn from the French defeating the Austrian soldiers about how Satan controls people?

First, Seek the presence of the Lord and trust him.

Read Psalm 23:4. How can being aware of God’s presence help us deal with fear?

Read Matthew 8:23-26. Discuss the relationship between fear and faith.

The disciples had to awaken Jesus to tell him the boat was sinking. What does this show about what Jesus believed?

What is the lesson we should learn when storms come our way?

Second, Face up to your problem.

Discuss how the lady who was afraid to fly on a plane overcame her fear.

How does this apply to every kind of fear?

Third, Stand on God’s promises.

Read Psalm 91:5-10.

What must we believe about God to not be afraid of the "terror by night" or the "arrow that flies by day"?

In order to overcome fear, what must we do? (Ps. 91:1-2).

How did the overnight camp-out resemble the situation of the disciples in the boat when the storm came?

What brought peace into the tent during the electrical storm?