What does it mean to fear the Lord?

Discussion question for April 14, 2023.

Joshua 24:14 says that we are to fear the Lord and serve Him in sincerity and faithfulness.  What is the difference between this fear and the kind of fear that Jesus spoke to when He said: “Fear not”?  How do you describe the emotion of fear, and what is its purpose?  What happens when you fear the Lord?  How does this fear change your heart and mind?  What indications do you give off when you are fearing the Lord, and how would anyone else know?  How do you model a fearful relationship with God to those you are discipling?