Don't be Anxious, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom

Luke 12:22-34

Sermon Notes

1. We don’t have to be anxious (v.22-28a)

2. But we have a faith problem (v.28b)

3. Fear not! You have a good father (v.29-33)

4. Renewed belief results in renewed action (v.30-34)

Questions for Reflection:

1. What are some things this last week that you were worried about?

2. Imagine for a moment you lost most or all of your money. What are you most troubled about losing? Examples: Loss of provision (food/water/shelter), Loss of comfort, loss of pleasure, loss of security, loss of power or control, loss of ability to care for family, loss of relationship, loss of identity (as a successful responsible money manager), loss of approval

3. How do your answers above (what you fear losing) reveal a connection between money and having those things in your life?

4. How could you actually find all those things you fear losing in God? How is he the provider or even the source of those things?

5. The Bible says you can only serve one master, God or money. If we see that God is the certain source for all our provision we can be free from trying to find it in money. If that happens in your life, what would it look like? What kind of real tangible actions should you see from that new faith?