The Fuel of Life
Teachers
Lesson Summary
In this class, Richard Sutton opened by greeting the congregation and sharing a brief personal update before moving into announcements about upcoming church events, including an evangelism seminar, a prayer breakfast, and a food‑drive for Mountain State Children’s Home. He then transitioned to the main teaching, focusing on the biblical perspective of fear, explaining that the original Greek word phobos is the root of our modern term phobia. Richard highlighted how the Bible characterizes fear as a spirit not from God and emphasized the need for believers to rely on God’s promised power, love, and sound mind. He anchored his points with Scripture, notably 2 Timothy 1:7, which declares that God has not given us a spirit of fear, and James 5:16, reminding the class that the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Throughout, he encouraged practical obedience, linking the lesson to tangible service opportunities—bringing groceries to the stage, participating in the community giveaway, and sharing personal testimonies. The class concluded with a challenge to replace fear with faith‑driven action, trusting that God’s Spirit equips each member to serve boldly.