Ep. 22: What Does It Mean to Fear God? A Biblical Perspective

In this episode, Kenny Barnwell and Shannon Thompson talk about the fear of God, what it means, what it doesn't mean, and why it is such an important part of the Christian walk. Many people hear the phrase "fear God" and assume it means being afraid of Him. But throughout Scripture, the fear of the Lord is often connected to wisdom, reverence, obedience, and a deep desire to remain close to God.The conversation explores examples from both the Old and New Testaments, including Adam and Eve, Moses, Job, Noah, and the teachings of Jesus. We also discuss obedience, sanctification, daily bread, the importance of spiritual discipline, and why Christians should live with expectancy as we await Christ's return. This episode is a reminder that the fear of God is not rooted in terror. It's rooted in reverence. It's rooted in worship. And it's rooted in recognizing who God truly is.Scriptures Referenced• Genesis 20:11• Genesis 22:12• Exodus 20:20• Leviticus 19:14• Proverbs 9:10• Matthew 10:28• 1 Peter 2:17• Job 1:9• Revelation 14:7• Matthew 24:37–39• Matthew 24:42–44• 2 Peter 3:9The RockWe just launched The Rock, our new community where we’re building together and going deeperbeyond the podcast. As mentioned in the episode, if you want to be part of it, you can join here: Join The Rock!THEME SONG BY: Joe Wolfe