June 2026
IN THIS LESSON - June 14, 2026
Fear may be the most universal human experience — and it is also one of the most effective weapons the enemy uses to immobilize, isolate, and silence the people of God. In this lesson, we plant our feet on 2 Timothy 1:7's uncompromising declaration that God has NOT given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind — and we do the work of discovering what it actually means to walk in that truth when the layoff notice arrives, the diagnosis comes back, or the headlines will not stop. We draw from Isaiah 41:10's great comfort, the storm-defying courage of William Wilberforce, and the disciples’ wind-tossed faith on the Sea of Galilee to build a biblical theology of fearless living that is grounded not in our own strength but in the character and faithfulness of a God who has never lost a battle. Through honest reflection and practical tools, you will identify the specific fear triggers most threatening your faith and develop a scripture-grounded strategy for replacing them with active, anchored trust. This lesson will not just encourage you — it will equip you to make the daily choice that every disciple is called to make: faith over fear, every time.
Facilitated By: Barry G. Johnson, Sr.
Presented At: Schrader Lane Church of Christ, 1234 Schrader Lane, Nashville, TN 3720
Adult Sunday School 8:15 a.m. (CST) in Room #315
Understanding the Times
A Biblical Perspective · Barry G. Johnson, Sr.
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Lesson
11
Walking in Faith, Not Fear
Scriptural Focus
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
Supporting Scriptures
Isaiah 41:10 · Psalm 56:3–4 · Matthew 14:27
Theme
Fear is not from God. The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives in every believer — equipping us with power, love, and a sound mind for every trial we face.
Key Teaching Points
▸God has NOT given you a spirit of fear — reject it
▸He gives power to endure, love to serve, discipline to stand firm
▸'Fear not, for I am with you; I will strengthen you' — Isaiah 41:10
▸Walking in faith is a daily choice to trust God's promises over your feelings
This Week’s Application
Write one fear you carry; beneath it, list three Scripture promises that directly address that fear.
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Lesson 11: Walking in Faith, Not Fear
Scriptural Focus: 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
Question 1 of 7
Question 1 of 7According to 2 Timothy 1:7, what three gifts has God given believers as a direct replacement for the spirit of fear?
Question 2 of 7In the context of 2 Timothy 1:7, what kind of 'fear' is Paul addressing?
Question 3 of 7Isaiah 41:10 promises God's presence and help to His people. What four specific commitments does God make in this verse?
Question 4 of 7The lesson highlights the example of William Wilberforce as a historical illustration. What fear did his faith overcome?
Question 5 of 7The tightrope walker illustration in this lesson represents which spiritual truth about faith and fear?
Question 6 of 7Psalm 56:3–4, referenced in this lesson, teaches what specific approach to fear?
Question 7 of 7Emma, the believer in this lesson's short story, faces intense anxiety during company layoffs. What is the specific turning point in her experience?
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Understanding the Times — Lesson 11
“Walking in Faith, Not Fear”
Facilitated by Barry G. Johnson, Sr.
Schrader Lane Church of Christ, Nashville, TN
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“Walking in Faith, Not Fear”
Facilitated by Barry G. Johnson, Sr.
Schrader Lane Church of Christ, Nashville, TN
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