AFRAID

A Bible Study by Adam Osborne, Jr.

Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

Hebrews 13:5,6  Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” 6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Encouraging Scriptures to Overcome Fear

1. Isaiah 41:10
   “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
   I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
   → God is your strength and your helper—you’re never alone.
2. Joshua 1:9
   “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,
   for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
   → Courage comes from knowing God is with us always.
3. Psalm 23:4
   “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,
   for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
   → Even in life’s darkest places, God is our protector.
4. John 14:27
   “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you… Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
   → Jesus gives us His peace—it’s deeper than anything the world can offer.
5. 2 Timothy 1:7
   “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
   → Fear is not from God; courage, love, and clear thinking are.
6. Psalm 56:3
   “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
   → Fear may come, but our response is to trust in Him.
7. Deuteronomy 31:6
   “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified… for the Lord your God goes with you;
   He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
   → God’s presence gives us unshakable confidence.
8. Romans 8:15
   “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again;
   rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.”
   → We are God’s children—not slaves to fear.

Last edited on 04.27.2025