WEEK 1 MEN OF FAITH ARE FEARLESS FINDING FIRMNESS FOR THE REENTRY JOURNEY
Topic This session redefines strength. It teaches that true fearlessness isn't about worldly toughness or control, but about having a deep "awe of God." This "vertical fear" of God is what gives a man a "firm heart" to overcome the "horizontal fears" of life, especially those related to reentry. Key Texts • Psalm 112:1 • Psalm 27:1 Learning Objectives By the end of this session, each man will be able to: • Define the difference between worldly strength and biblical fearlessness. • Explain how a "vertical fear" (awe) of God helps overcome "horizontal fears" (like failure or disrespect). • Identify a personal "Goliath" (a major fear about reentry) and a biblical promise to counter it. Memory Verse The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 Core Message and Key Teachings • True strength isn't about being the toughest man in the room; it’s about having a heart made firm by a deep awe of God. • When you fear God properly (vertical fear), you no longer have to be controlled by the horizontal fears of this world (fear of failure, disrespect, uncertainty). • David confidently faced Goliath because he knew his God; the Israelite army was paralyzed by fear because they forgot Him. • A man with a "firm heart" doesn't "wobble" when bad news hits; he can navigate challenges without falling back into old habits. • The "harvest" of a fearless man includes being gracious, merciful, righteous, generous, and just— qualities essential for successful reentry.
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