Fear Not Chapter 1

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Don’t be afraid. I am with you. Don’t tremble with fear. I am your God. I will make you strong, as I protect you with my arm and give you victories.

Isaiah 41:10

The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy...

where there was once light, peace and love, there is only fear.

Clouds cover the night sky. It’s been a long time since the sun has shined. Destruction COVERS what was once a beautiful city. Now it’s known as the LAND OF THE DESOLATE.

from near and far, all you can hear is the cries of the innocent victims attacked by...

anger, violence, fear, sadness, loneliness, guilt, selfishness...

A palpable evil, as dense as the night itself, travels through the air. In it’s path, As it devours faith and hope, it only leaves a trail of destructive fear.

This evil is simply known as

the devourers

The Devourers travel around from land to land, seeking to kill and destroy.

On their path, they sow nothing but terror. They aren’t made of flesh and blood like us, but they’re made of fear itself.

They’re always hungry, always looking for someone to devour.

prowling around in the dark like hungry lions...

...that corners its prey..

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there’s no more hope...

They DESTROY everything on their path

Since evil entered into the garden of Eden when the father of lies deceived Adam and Eve, THE DEVOURERS have lived in darkness.

Even the smallest amount of light in a person makes them a target.

EASY prey!

Help... me... sir! are you ok?
grr grr

The enemies’ fiery darts paralyze their victims with fears and doubts.

can’t.... i can’t
nooo!! DEATH worry FEAR SHAME
I
move!
samuel!! there is no hope

THE DEVOURERS

...ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR SOMEONE NEW TO DEVOUR...

MY NAME IS SAMUEL. I CAN’T FIND MY BROTHER marcus.

marcus?

WRR

where are you?!

these are the enemies you don’t want to meet...

No... Alone... ..and when you’re alone you become... easy prey!!!! no!! be afraid! no...please.... especially when you think you are alone... marcus!! Help Me
no!! no!! i’m so...
so afraid! guilt shame loneliness bitterness fear anger

I’m

someone... ...help me...

so afraid!
don’t be afraid! I’m with you
I have come that you may have life, and have it to the fullest

don’t be afraid...

...where are your enemies?

they’re gone. i’ve defeated evil.

i am who i am what’s your name?

who... who are you?

my name is jesus

get up. don’t be afraid!

what happened to your hand?

was it the devourers? let’s talk...

take my hand... ...follow me!

i have a story to tell you.

In the beginning, the LORD our God, the almighty King who created all things...

He is known as the King of King and Lord of Lords.

Because of their decision, pain and wickedness entered into the world. suddenly, the light started to fade...

The Light of the World came and lived amongst His creation. But they did not recognize Him.

Everywhere the Son went, He brought His message of Good News to all who would listen. The Good News promises that the Son’s light would destroy fear and transform hopelessness into hope. Some of the people accepted Him and put their trust in Him...

This story is a true story. It’s a story of love.
The Son came to seek and save the lost.

He created a kingdom that was good and perfect.

Everything that was created received life because of HIM.

However, the King, in His unlimited wisdom, unleashed a plan that would bring His people back to HIm. He would send His Son into the world.

Everything that belongs to the King, belongs to the Son as well. The Son would restore His people and bring them back to the King.

One day ...

... His people made a terrible decision. They decided to disobey their King. That decision ushered in terrible consequences.

...but others rejected Him. Many still loved the darkness more than they loved the light.

And when the time was right, the King sent into the world. his son

the enemy realized that the Son had come and so they devised a plan to kill Him.

they sentenced Him to death on a cross.

In that moment, darkness covered the land. It seemed like hope was completely dead. But this is why the King sent His Son into the world.

is the son dead?

Three days later, the Son rose from the dead. The light of the Son was restored. This destroyed the darkness for good.

yes. he died.

But our story doesn’t end there. There’s good news!

The perfect love of the King had defeated fear forever. What was once lost was now restored. The Son now has authority over ALL things.

All of those who believe in and follow the Son and His ways are a part of the Kingdom of Light. Not only are they saved from the darkness, but now they have a job – they are now warriors that shine the Son’s light wherever they go.

are you the son of the king?

Now, the Kingdom has hope. The Kingdom is now defined by the perfect love of the King.

100% true.

everything in the bible is true.

Is this a true story?

i am

is god the king of light?

he is

= =

samuel do you trust me? do you believe me?

do you believe what I’ve told you?

... and who is the king of light?

KKK

i am

don’t be afraid! Believe!

i believe!!

Good. Now that you believe... you are now a child of the father. come. i have a mission for you.

Your mission is to go out and tell everyone the story i told you.

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you until the end. Be strong and courageous!

THIS IS THE BIBLE. MY WORDS ARE WRITTEN HERE. USE THE TRUTH OF MY WORD TO OVERCOME LIES. IF YOU BELIEVE IN THEM, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TRANSFORM FEAR INTO HOPE. READ IT ALWAYS AND KEEP IT IN YOUR MIND AND YOUR HEART.

Wherever you go, you will need this!

You will also need these. Take these shoes with you. These shoes will help you to share the Good News with anyone you encounter.

will you go with me?

and now my most precious gift...

here is a gift of faith.

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... because you believe in me, you’re a soldier in my kingdom of light!

I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU OR FORSAKE YOU. MY PRESENCE WILL BE WITH you AND IN YOU ALWAYS. IT WILL PROTECT YOU AND WILL HELP YOU TO STAND ON YOUR FEET,

Go?!
Out there? The devourers are out there!

What if they come after me again?

Whenever you need me, pray to me

Ask me anything. I will help you!

Your brother is trapped in darkness. But have faith: you WILL find him. And when you do, tell him the story I told you about the King and His Son. now go.

will i see my brother again?

what if...?

don’t be afraid, I am with you and I will help you.

grrr

all alone, just like always...

all i see is... easy prey!

TEN CONFIANZA, TE DARé FUERZAS Y TE PROTEGERÉ DEL MAL

trust me. I will keep my promise. I’ll give you strength and will protect you.

need to talk to
! What if I
you?
[ JE SUIS AVEC TOI ]

Did you miss me? It looks like someone got some new shoes. Are they for running away?

go away

What did you say to me?!

what are you talking about?!

stop. i’m not alone anymore and i’m not afraid of you.

He promised me that I would never be alone again. I believe Him.

who? who told you that?

jesus

FOR YOU HAVE BELIEVED IN ME, YOU ARE NOW A WARRIOR OF THE KINGDOM OF LIGHT. THIS IS MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD. I GIVE YOU FAITH!

I still don’t see anyone with you...

I don’t need you to see Him. I have faith!

no! you are mine

thank you, jesus.

jesus has rescued me and now i belong to him.

i’ll never be alone again.

my hope is in jesus.

Pthank you, jesus.

did you... win?

Lies! Lies!

the boy has faith.

this means trouble... My father will be so unhappy with me. We have to steal the boy’s faith.

he has seen the light and is a new person.

[ JE SUIS AVEC TOI ]

Samuel was surrounded by many fears and had lost all hope, but someone came to the rescue.

what were the fears attacking samuel?

Are you afraid of something?

who rescued samuel?

what gifts did samuel get?

do you have these gifts?

what did samuel use to defeat the devourers?

what can you use to defeat your fears?

For more in this series, visit FEARNOT.CA

© Canadian Bible Society, 2018

Original in Spanish: SERIE “NO TEMAS” © Sociedad Bíblica de El Salvador, 2017

Translated and adapted with permission.

501001201 ISBN 978-1-77124-199-1

Printed in Canada

www.biblescanada.com

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