The Remedy for Worry, Part 2

Sermon 55 in Series

Luke 12:29-34

[29] And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. [30] For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them. [31] Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you.

[32] “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. [33] Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. [34] For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.  Why do we tend to be more permissive with ourselves when it comes to worry? How does Romans 6:13 help us treat it like other sins related to our thoughts?
2.  How does Jesus contrast his disciples with the people of the world? Why does the word “Father” (v. 30) make all the difference?
3.  How does trusting our Father with earthly needs practically remove distractions and free us up? What does it mean to seek the kingdom?
4.  What assurance does Jesus offer about the kingdom? How should this motivate our pursuits and works?
5.  How is Jesus’ teaching in v. 33 countercultural and full of wisdom? What would it look like for you to replace worry with generosity?
6.  How does Jesus describe the relationship between our treasure and our hearts? How does this guide us in guarding our hearts?

References: Romans 6:13; John 1:12; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Proverbs 3:5; Hebrews 11:6; Matthew 6:8-9; Philippians 4:19; Romans 8:31-32; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Titus 2:11-14; 2 Peter 1:5-8; Galatians 5:22-23; Romans 14:17; 2 Thessalonians 1:11; 2 Timothy 4:18; Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Timothy 6:18; Matthew 6:19-21.