Before His Throne: Discovering the Wonder of Intimacy with a Holy God

by Kathy Howard

Overview

Do you long for deeper intimacy with God?
An attitude change toward God can make all the difference!

The Bible says that God delights in the person who fears Him (Ps 147:11), that He considers her to be His treasured possession (Malachi 4:17). But what does it mean to "fear God?"

Before His Throne, a 9-week journey through the book of Malachi, helps women discover a more intimate relationship with our holy God through exploring the biblical attitude of godly fear. Readers will:

• Delve the depths of the holiness of our great God
• Gain a biblical understanding of what it means to "fear God"
• Explore what fearing God looks like in daily life
• Discover deeper intimacy with God through giving Him the honor He deserves

From the book of Malachi and a careful examination of the whole of Scripture, Before His Throne, explores our glorious God's relentless passion for us. With word studies, examples of biblical characters, the author's insightful illustrations, and introspective questions, you'll begin to discover the delight of living with godly fear before the throne of our holy God.

FREE TEACHING VIDEOS & LISTENING GUIDES available on the author's website and You Tube channel.

"Kathy Howard has captured the biblical model of a relationship with a holy God. I recommend this timely study to all who are serious about experiencing God in His fullness."
Melvin D Blackaby, pastor and author of A God-Centered Church and What's So Spiritual about Your Gifts?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781962845069
Publisher:	Story Architect
Publication date:	04/09/2024
Pages:	196
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.42(d)

About the Author

Kathy, a minister of adult education at a church in west Texas, has been teaching the Bible to adults for more than 20 years. In addition to discipling Christians, she also has an exciting teaching ministry for spiritual seekers and new believers. Actively involved in women’s ministry, Kathy is often invited to speak at women’s events and conferences. She holds a master’s degree in religious education and a certificate in women’s ministry from the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary. Married for 25 years, she and her husband, Wayne, have three children and currently reside in Midland, Texas.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     8
Introduction     9
God Deserves Our Fear     11
Fear of God Portrayed in the Scriptures
Deserving of Fear Because He Is Holy
Fear Defined
God's Holy Nature
God Alone
God Declares His Love     27
God's Love Revealed in History
God's Love Revealed by Malachi
Divine Love
Holy Love
Chosen in Love
God Describes a "Fearless" Life     43
Son or Servant? Yes to Both
Fear Deficit
Condition of the Sacrifice
The Dishonoring of God's Name
Sacrifices God Accepts
God's Covenant Demands Fear     61
Fear Required in Levitical Covenant
Lack of Fear in New Generation
God's New Covenant Priests
The New Covenant Call
A Covenant of the Heart
God Denounces Worldly Compromise     79
Uncompromised Obedience Required
Disastrous Consequences of Worldly Compromise
Areas of Compromise
Corporate Compromise
No Compromise!
God Demonstrates His Justice     97
The Certainty of God's Judgment
God's Purification of His Children
God's Discipline of His Children
God's Refining of Those Who Fear Him
Identification with Christ's Sufferings
God Deplores "Fearless" Detours     115
The Unchanging God
God's Call to Return
Robbers of God
Repentance, the First Step Toward Fear
Obedience, the Follow-up to Repentance
God Makes Fearsome Distinction     131
Consumer Mentality
False Appearances
Roadblocks to Godly Fear
The Drawingof the Line
God's Remembrance of Those Who Fear Him
God Delights in Those Who Fear Him     149
God's Judgment Fire
God's Saving Light
Review: Part 1
Review: Part 2
The Fostering of Godly Fear
Notes     167
Leader's Guide for Group Study     171