Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mankato
1999 Summer Bible Study
Sing to the Lord ~ Glorify His Name
July 25, 1999
II. Let Nothing Stand in the Way of His Glory
C. Beware of Fear

TODAY’S THEME: "Beware of Fear--Live in Peace"

Bible Text: 2 Kings 6:8-23 - "Elisha’s Fearful Servant--God’s Faithful Deliverance!"

1. Read 2 Kings 6:8-11. How did God repeatedly deliver Israel from the hands of the Syrian king?
   Knowing that Israel was so ungodly, what does this show about our God?

2. Read 2 Kings 6:12-15. What did the king of Syria do after he learned the truth?
   How did Elisha’s servant react?

3. Read 2 Kings 6:16-17. How did Elisha react to and reassure his servant?

4. Read 2 Kings 6:18-20. How did God deliver Elisha and his servant from the enemy armies?

5. Read 2 Kings 6:21-23. What advice did Elisha give the king of Israel and with what result?

Bible Text: Psalms 57, 121, 124

1. Read Psalm 57:1-3a. What imagery does David use to illustrate God’s protective care?

2. Read Psalm 57:3b-6. What imagery does David use to illustrate the threats of his enemies?
   How does God deliver him?

3. Read Psalm 57:7-11. How does David react to his deliverance?

4. Read Psalm 121:1-2. To whom does the Psalmist look for help?

5. Read Psalm 121:3-8. How does the Psalmist describe the deliverance of the LORD?

6. Read Psalm 124:1-5. What does David say would have happened had the LORD not delivered him from his enemies?

7. Read Psalm 124:6-8. How does David describe the deliverance of the LORD?