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.
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...
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."
Laws of Warfare
Moses outlines Israel's conduct in warfare, including offering peace before battle, exemptions from military service, and treatment of conquered cities.
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.
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...
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.
Jacob Wrestles with God
Jacob wrestles with a mysterious figure through the night. He is renamed Israel and walks away changed, limping but blessed.
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.
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...
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—...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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