As we begin the new year, Jeff emphasizes the power of God's Word to provide insight, healing, and encouragement. He shares several Scripture verses that address topics such as self-control, identity, trust, and peace, all aimed at helping us have a transformative year.
Snippet of the Show
"In moments of disappointment this year, remember this: God know your name and your story."
Shownotes
10 Bible Verses on Fear
1. 2 Timothy 1:7- God Gives You Self Control
“For God did not give us a spirit of fear but a spirit of power and love and self-control.”
2. Romans 8:15-17- Know Who You Are
“For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the spirit of sonship when we cry, “Abba! Father!” it is the Spirit himself bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.”
3. 1 Peter 5:6-7- Casting Cares on God
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that in due time he may exalt you. Cast all your anxieties on him, for he cares about you.”
4. Psalm 56:3-4 - We Are Called to Trust
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in thee. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust without a fear. What can flesh do to me?”
5. Joshua 1:9- God is With You
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; be not frightened, neither be dismayed; for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
6. Matthew 6:34- One Day at a Time
“Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Let the day’s own trouble be sufficient for the day.”
7. Isaiah 43:1- God Knows Your Name
“But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.”
8. John 14:27- God’s Peace
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
9. Psalm 94:19- God Consoles You
“When the cares of my heart are many, thy consolations cheer my soul.”
10. John 20:19- Peace Behind Locked Doors
“On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
Meet Your Host: Jeff Cavins
Jeff Cavinsis passionate about helping people understand Scripture and become disciples of Jesus Christ. Though he was born Catholic, Jeff went to Bible school and served as a protestant minister for twelve years before reverting to the Catholic Faith. Jeff then received his MA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Since then, he has become a leading Catholic evangelist and author.
Jeff created The Bible Timeline learning system, which revolutionized Catholic Bible Study for millions of Catholics. Since its introduction, Jeff has developed The Great Adventure series of Bible studies to help people better understand Sacred Scripture and its meaning for their lives.
