Matthew 6: 25-34

Do Not Worry

Suggested reading: Hebrews 11

1. What causes us to worry?

-What are some things that you worry about?

-Is there any benefit to worrying? Can it "add a single hour to your life?"

2. Review vs 26

-Does it comfort you to know that God provides for the animals and plants of His Kingdom?

-Do you sometimes forget that you are more valuable than these?

3. In verse 30, Jesus questions your faith when you worry.

-How is a lack of faith related to worry?

4. Christ advises us in vs 33 that we are to seek first His Kingdom and His Righteousness and all of these things will be given to you as well.

-Discuss what this looks like in practice.

-see note below for more discussion questions related to this verse

5. Review vs 34

-What does Jesus mean when He says that "tomorrow will worry about itself?"

Further discussion questions:

-There are many examples of people that seek Christ's Kingdom and His Righteousness diligently, but also have no food or clothing. Does this contrast what Jesus is saying in verse 33?

-Discuss the poverty and famine that can be seen in the world. Are the people that die from these somehow less valuable to God?

Teacher: Jeff Dodge

Matthew 6:25-34