DIVINE INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO FEAR THE LORD

1. The LORD Himself instructs                                                Isaiah 8:11

2. How the LORD teaches

a) With a strong hand                                                Isaiah 8:11

b) Instilling the Fear of the Lord

c) Instructions are given clearly

d) Expectations are stated

REJECTION OF THE FEAR OF MAN

1. This hinders the practice of the Fear of the LORD

2. The Fear of Man must be Recognized

3. It must be Rejected

a) No fear of threats

b) No need to feel troubled                                         Isaiah 8:12

CULTIVATION OF THE FEAR OF THE LORD

1. Hallow the LORD of hosts                                                      Isaiah 8:13

2. Consciously practise the Fear of the LORD                   Isaiah 8:13

3. Courage to be found to practise this Fear

COMMITMENT TO THE PRACTICE OF THE FEAR OF THE LORD

1. Waiting on the LORD                                                            Isaiah 8:17

2. Hoping in the LORD                                                              Isaiah 8:17

3. Presenting oneself to God

     “Here am I”                                                                  Isaiah 8:18