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Questions

  1. Do you find the story of the Hebrew midwives (Ex 1:15-21) inspiring? If so, why?
  2. Martin Luther and other reformers contrasted “servile fear” with “filial fear.” What do you remember about this distinction from the message? Why does this matter?
  3. Read together Luke 22:39-46. Then read again verse 42. How are Christ’s words in this verse a pattern for believers?
  4. Read together Psalm 130. Then read again verses three and four. How does God’s forgiveness enable Christians to have the right kind of fear of Him?

Prayer Focus

  • Pray for babies at risk of dying by abortion, that God would spare them.
  • Pray for mothers and fathers considering abortion, that they would turn away from it.
  • Pray that God would show us how we can help those in need.
  • Pray that the Spirit would enable us to live in the fear of the Lord.