Do Not Be Afraid of Conspiracy Theories

Introduction

1. The Fear of Conspiracies (7:1-8:10)

a. A Conspiracy Formed

b. A Conspiracy Feared

i. Judah Reacts with Fear and Panic

ii. Judah Reassured by God

iii. Judah Resorts to Assyria

2. The Fear of the Lord (8:11-22)

a. Rule #1: Don’t Embrace the World’s Fears (v11-12a)

b. Rule #2: Fear the LORD, not Man! (v12b-13)

c. Rule #3: Make Christ your Sanctuary (v14-15)

d. Rule #4: Read your Bible and Pray! (v16-17; cf. v20a)

e. Rule #5: Witness to the World! (v18)

Conclusion