Fear of The Lord (2 Kings 17:24-41)

Have you ever wondered what it really means to “fear God”?

For many people, the idea sounds confusing. Is God someone we should be afraid of? Is the fear of the Lord just respect? And can someone truly fear God while still holding on to the idols of this world?

In this message, we explore one of the Bible’s most misunderstood topics: the fear of the Lord. Through the account of 2 Kings 17:24-41, we’ll discover why God rejected a divided heart, why Israel’s compromise led to judgment, and why the same danger confronts us today.

Using insights from Scripture, the story of Aslan from The Chronicles of Narnia, and practical application for everyday life, this sermon reveals the difference between merely trying to appease God and truly worshiping Him.

The fear of the Lord is not a terror that drives us away from God—it is an awe-filled reverence that draws us to Him, transforms our lives, and calls for wholehearted devotion.

📖 Scripture: 2 Kings 17:24-41

In this sermon you’ll discover:

• What the fear of the Lord really means

• The difference between fearing God and fearing His judgment

• Why God refuses to share our hearts with idols

• How knowing God produces genuine worship and obedience

• What it means to fear God alone in a world full of competing loyalties

“You will fear something or someone. The Bible says the wisest way to go about your life is to fear God.” — Kevin DeYoung

Join us as we learn why the fear of the Lord is not only the beginning of wisdom—but a distinguishing mark of God’s people.