Have No Fear

What does Jesus mean when He tells His followers, “Have no fear”?In Matthew 10:26–33, Jesus is preparing His disciples for opposition, rejection, and persecution—but His message isn’t that difficult things won’t happen. His message is that fear doesn’t have to rule them when they do.In this episode of Bible StudTea, we walk verse by verse through Jesus’ words and unpack what they meant for the disciples—and what they mean for followers of Jesus today.We’re talking about the difference between fearing people and fearing God, what the “fear of the Lord” actually means, why Jesus tells His disciples to proclaim openly what He has revealed to them, and the incredible reassurance found in knowing that God sees, knows, and deeply values His children.Hard seasons will come. People may misunderstand you. Obedience may cost you something. But Jesus reminds us that our confidence isn’t found in avoiding difficulty—it’s found in knowing who holds us in the middle of it.So grab your Bible, pour your tea, and pull up a seat. Scripture: Matthew 10:26–33Tea Points:• Fear of people should never outweigh our obedience to God.• The fear of the Lord is reverence, awe, and recognizing that God has the highest authority.• What God reveals should not remain hidden.• God sees what others don't.• You are known, seen, and deeply valued by your Father.• Following Jesus may cost us something—but fear does not get to lead us.Welcome to the table. There’s always a seat for you here.