Think about the last time you were really afraid? Let’s talk about the Biblical account of Isaac’s birth Genesis 17:15-19 Genesis 18:9-15 Some Characteristics of people who fear God When we fear God, people around may not understand us. Genesis 22:4-5, Genesis 22:6-7 When we fear God, we will be obedient to Him Genesis 22:2-3 and Genesis 22:9-11 When we fear God, we will be intimately acquainted with Him Genesis 22:1 and Genesis 22:11 When we fear God, we will walk openhandedly Genesis 22:12 What does fearing God mean after looking at these thoughts? The simple meaning: to revere, to honor, to respect, to hold in awe Many times, we think of fearing God as a bowing down before him, but it is so much more! James 2:18-22