Harnessing the Harassment of Human Fears Study Guide
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Chapter Two
Fictitious Myths and a Familiar Case
1. According to the author, what is the greatest myth of the “fear encounter?”
2. Why is this myth identified in the book as a “self-fulfilling prophecy?
3. From p.9, how does avoidance give “false credibility to a lie?
4. Write out the last sentence on p. 9, beneath the heading: “A Familiar Case.” Log this principle in your memory! _____________________________________________________
5. Together with another person, or in a group discussion, describe the lesson(s) of diagram 2 (i.e. The Faith Episode and Effect)._______________________________________________
6. In the context of the fear episode, what is meant by the statement, “…the issue is never the real issue” (p. 15)? ____________________________________________________________
7. Using the case study of David, describe the three aspects to David’s fear encounter with Goliath (pp. 13, 14).
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Recall these three elements involved in the case study under scrutiny: stimuli, assessment, and action.
8. List several insightful and imparting statements that are worth remembering and recording upon examining the David and Goliath account.
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9. What things are good to remember about the nature of God in our battle with fear (p. 16)?
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10 Highlight personal helps from the endnotes of chapter two.
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About the Book
This study guide accompanies Dr. Graham’s book, Harnessing the Harassment of Human Fears. Because the book is not intended for a quick collateral read, this workbook will assist the reader to think, apply, and meditate upon the liberating truths of God which bring lasting hope and joy. A forty-two-page study guide for personal use, counseling sessions, or classroom settings. Large layout format to enable in-depth interaction with the biblical concepts of fear and mastery. A thoughtful and prayerful peruse of this work results in the spiritual enrichment of the reader’s life and deeper fellowship with Jesus Christ.
About the Author
Pastor Mark L. Graham has served the local church for nearly forty-five years. He has written extensively to provide biblical helps for those under his pastoral and counseling care. Founder of the Genesis Ministries, Inc. (www.genesisministry.org), and adjunct professor of biblical counseling for eight years with the Empire State Baptist Theological Seminary, Dr. Graham holds various degrees and diplomas in ministry, counseling and law. Currently, Pastor Graham lives with his wife, Diane, in Fayetteville, New York, where he counsels, writes, and scripts for his radio broadcast, Thinking Biblically, heard weekly over the Mars Hill Network.
The Grahams have four married children who serve Christ through the local church. They also enjoy their heritage of twelve grandchildren, two of whom live at home with Jesus.