😰 Fear & Anxiety

How do I overcome fear?

God hasn't given you a spirit of fear. Discover the biblical antidote to fear that brings true freedom.

15 Bible studies address this question

What the Bible Says

These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.

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1 Chronicles 13

Bringing the Ark: Uzzah's Death and David's Fear

This chapter describes David's first attempt to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem, which ended tragically when Uzzah touched the ark and died, leaving David afraid and the ark stranded at Obe...

5 min read 80% relevant
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Psalms 56

When I Am Afraid, I Trust

Written when Philistines seized David in Gath, this psalm demonstrates how to respond to fear with faith. It contains the memorable declaration: "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you."

6 min read 80% relevant
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Deuteronomy 20

Laws of Warfare

Moses outlines Israel's conduct in warfare, including offering peace before battle, exemptions from military service, and treatment of conquered cities.

4 min read 70% relevant
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Psalms 128

Blessed Is Everyone Who Fears the LORD

Psalm 128 paints a portrait of the blessed family: husband, wife, and children flourishing together in the fear of the LORD.

4 min read 65% relevant
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Isaiah 41

Fear Not, I Am with You

God challenges the nations and their idols to present their case. Israel need not fear—God has chosen her, will uphold her, and will make her victorious. The chapter contrasts the living God with li...

5 min read 65% relevant
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Genesis 12

The Call of Abram

God calls Abram to leave his homeland with promises of blessing. Abram obeys but stumbles in Egypt, yet God protects His covenant purposes.

3 min read 55% relevant
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Genesis 32

Jacob Wrestles with God

Jacob wrestles with a mysterious figure through the night. He is renamed Israel and walks away changed, limping but blessed.

2 min read 55% relevant
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Psalms 23

The Lord is My Shepherd

The most beloved Psalm in Scripture reveals God as our caring Shepherd who provides, protects, and guides us through every season of life.

9 min read 55% relevant
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Matthew 6

The Sermon on the Mount: Kingdom Practices

Jesus teaches on private spiritual disciplines—giving, prayer, and fasting—and warns against serving money. He calls His followers to trust the Father for provision rather than being consumed by a...

7 min read 55% relevant
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Matthew 10

Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles

Jesus commissions His twelve apostles with authority and instructions for their mission. He warns of persecution, calls for fearless witness, and teaches that following Him may divide even families—...

8 min read 55% relevant
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Matthew 14

The Death of John the Baptist and Feeding of Five Thousand

Herod beheads John the Baptist after a rash oath. Jesus withdraws but is followed by crowds. He feeds five thousand with five loaves and two fish, walks on water, and invites Peter to come. Wherever H...

7 min read 55% relevant
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Matthew 28

The Resurrection and Great Commission

On the third day, women discover the empty tomb. An angel announces Jesus is risen. Jesus appears to them and later to the disciples in Galilee, commissioning them to make disciples of all nations, ba...

7 min read 55% relevant
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Mark 4

Parables and Power Over the Storm

Jesus teaches the crowds in parables—the Sower, the Lamp, the Growing Seed, and the Mustard Seed—explaining that the Kingdom grows mysteriously but powerfully. Then He calms a violent storm, revea...

8 min read 55% relevant
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Mark 5

Power Over Demons, Disease, and Death

Jesus demonstrates comprehensive authority: He delivers a man possessed by a legion of demons, heals a woman who touched His garment after twelve years of bleeding, and raises Jairus's daughter from t...

8 min read 55% relevant
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John 1

The Word Became Flesh

An exploration of the profound opening of John's Gospel, revealing Jesus as the eternal Word of God who brings light, life, and grace to all who believe.

5 min read 55% relevant

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