The Fear of God, Not of Conductor or Teacher | Ep. 9

Have you ever been scared walking into an orchestra rehearsal or lesson?  Sometimes we come across very intense people in authority over us in the music world.  How is it then that we answer the Romans 12:18 call, "...as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone?"  In today's episode we will be equipped with both practical and Biblical truth that can build us up to navigate these situations and relationships with a heart of worship. 

Discussion Questions -- Try reflecting on your own or with a group:)

• Why am I fearful of this person? Is it because I’m afraid of failure and embarrassment? 
• How in this situation will seeing God as bigger and greater make this situation feel less scary?
• Is it possible there are ways my playing could benefit from their instruction? 
• Am I coming to lessons and rehearsals as prepared as I can?
• Are there ways I need to adjust my schedule to or make better use of my time to be more prepared for lessons or rehearsals? 
• Is it possible that I am the person people fear or dread seeing? What does Jesus teach me about being an authority figure, but never sinning in it? 
• How can I honor or love this person even if I disagree with their life choices?
• What am I going to do when people around me start to grumble and complain about them?  Will I participate?  
• What scripture am I going to memorize and meditate on to inform my heart with Truth through it all? 

To help engage our hearts in greater worship to Him, check out these songs that relate to this episode!

• Honey in the Rock
• Our God Will Go Before Us
• Fear of God
• Egypt 
• Never Walk Alone 
• Great Is Thy Faithfulness
• Because of Christ
• More Like Jesus

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:50 Remembering God's Sovereignty
• 4:10 The Thorn in Paul's Side
• 9:07 Worship Through Difficult Relationships
• 11:15 Our Worship is Not Dependent on Their Attitude
• 11:51 Practical Help to Live at Peace with Your Conductor or Teacher
• 17:12 The Importance of Humility and Teachability
• 20:53 Praying Through It
• 24:53 Biblical Truths to Stand On
• 30:18 My Experiences and God's Provision in Exodus
• 41:09 Outro