Louise addresses the subject of “worry” today among Christians from the Biblical point of view. What is what? How is it described in Scripture? How do Jesus and his disciples, like the Apostle Paul, address worry? What should you expect from God when you come to him with your problems and worry? What texts in Scripture do you need to bring to mind when worry strikes you? Who do you trust most to take of you and your worries? How do you call on God to help you?
One of the favorite verses of the Bible on worry is:
And the seven most familiar verses in the Bible on worry, including the above:
1. 2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (NKJV)
2. 1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. (NIV)
3. Exodus 14:14
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. (NIV)
4. Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! (ESV)
5. Hebrews 13:5b-6
…for He has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear what can man do to me?” (ESV)
6. Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. (NIV)
7. Romans 8:37-39
…in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NIV)
Bible Study With Louise Clayton 