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Deuteronomy 20:3 · KJV

"And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them;"

King James Version

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Passage Context

1When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.
2And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,
3And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them;
4For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
5And the officers shall speak unto the people, saying, What man is there that hath built a new house, and hath not dedicated it? let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does fear affect your ability to face challenges?

2

What does courage look like for you in difficult situations?

3

When have you felt God's presence in times of fear?

Life Application

courage

Identify a current fear and pray for strength to face it.

faith

Reflect on past experiences where faith helped you overcome fear.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Jesus encourages his followers not to fear in the face of challenges, similar to this call for courage before battle.

See also: John 14:27

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