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The True Fear of the Lord: Why It Changes Everything

Shepherd's Grove • Oct 10, 2026 • 35 min

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Summary

Pastor Bobby Schuller teaches on the profound power and necessity of the blood of Jesus Christ. True spiritual protection and freedom do not come automatically from Christ's sacrifice, but from actively applying His blood through faith, spoken testimony, and daily surrender. At the cross, a divine exchange occurred where Jesus took our sin so we could walk in His righteousness, legally silencing the accuser and securing our eternal victory.

Themes

The Blood of JesusFaith and ConfessionSpiritual AuthorityThe Fear of the LordThe Divine ExchangeSalvation and Freedom

Key Points

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Removing teaching and worship regarding the blood of Jesus compromises the church's spiritual power and victory.
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The fear of the Lord is a holy, righteous reverence—like standing beneath an overwhelming, sky-covering presence that protects us and sustains our faith.
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Spiritual freedom and protection do not operate automatically; the blood of Christ must be actively applied to our lives by faith.
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Just as Israel painted lamb's blood on their doorposts to escape the destroyer, believers must apply Jesus' blood to their hearts to keep the enemy out.
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Passover represents more than forgiveness; through the blood applied, God leads believers into complete freedom, deliverance from bondage, and into the promised land.
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Believers defeat the accuser of the brethren through the blood of the Lamb, the word of their testimony, and a daily willingness to die to self.
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Pleading the blood of Jesus is a legal declaration of spiritual authority that enforces Christ's victory over enemy accusations.
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At the cross, a divine exchange took place where Jesus absorbed our sin into Himself so that we could receive His righteousness and stand fully cleansed before God.

Sermon Moments

“It's not the blood alone that keeps the destroyer out. It's the blood applied.”

“The alien spaceship illustration: feeling the overwhelming, sky-covering magnitude of God's presence while knowing He is your protective friend.”

“The distinction between Yom Kippur and Passover: while Yom Kippur brings atonement, Passover brings total freedom and entry into the promised land.”

“Pleading the blood compared to pleading the Fifth Amendment: a legally binding declaration that immediately halts the accuser's interrogation.”

“The connection between the hyssop branch used at the first Passover doorposts and the hyssop used at Jesus' crucifixion.”

“The car wash and dirty water metaphor explaining the divine exchange of sin for righteousness.”

“The only Christian Satan fears is the one who is not afraid to die for the gospel.”

This Week

Actively apply the blood of Jesus daily through faith and spoken confession over your heart, life, and family.

Maintain a holy fear and reverence for God, recognizing His supreme authority and loving protection.

Make a daily decision to die to self, placing your allegiance to Christ above personal comfort or fear.

Confess the word of your testimony out loud when facing spiritual opposition, fear, or temptation.

Stand firm in your legal authority in Christ by pleading the blood whenever spiritual accusations arise.

Meditate on the divine exchange at the cross, thanking Jesus for taking your sin and giving you His righteousness.

Boldly share the truth of Christ’s sacrificial blood and salvation with friends, family, and neighbors.

Remember This

Spiritual victory, freedom, and divine protection are experienced not merely because Christ's blood was shed, but when believers actively apply His blood to their lives by faith.

A Challenge for You

From this day forward, I yield myself to your spirit. I ask you to fill me, to guide me, and to empower me to walk in righteousness, in victory, and in obedience.

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