Message Notes
Look Back
How did you demonstrate radical Kingdom love in responding to a person who irritated you this week? What was the result?
Look Up
Read Matthew 6:25-27
- What things does Jesus tell His followers NOT to worry about in verse 25? How does this list compare to what people worry about today? How does it compare to what you worry about most?
- In the 2nd part of verse 25, Jesus shifts from “telling” to “asking” his followers two questions? What point is He trying to make and how does Jesus provide answers to these questions in verses 26-27?
Read Matthew 6:33-34 & Matthew 6:9-10
- What do these verses have in common? How would the world be different if people today were to apply this teaching in their daily lives? What things keep you from putting God 1st in your daily life right now?
- Do you tend to worry more about the present or the future? Why? Have you ever found peace by taking your worry to God?
Read Matthew 6:19-21
- Why do people tend to store up treasures on earth? What does this say about people and our “natural” inclinations?
- How does a person store up treasures in heaven? How does viewing God as “King” help one become certain that future treasures are possible and available?
Overall (Discovery Bible Study)
- What do these scriptures say about God?
- What do they say about people?
- How will I apply this to my life?
Look Ahead
What are you trusting more than your Father’s provision? Before your head hits the pillow tonight, hand that back to Him.
Notes
Jesus wants us to give all of our heart to him and freely offers us treasures in heaven. However, we tend to focus on the things that we can see and seek to acquire more. The fact is that it is easy to measure and track our worldly treasures. Putting our faith in future heavenly treasures requires that we trust and submit to God and His kingdom. God has promised us His kingdom as our inheritance. With this, He also gives us peace that can’t be repossessed, joy that can’t be taxed and provision that does not run out.
