Recap from October 17 (Matthew 6:24).

• Have you ever been in a situation where you were pulled between two conflicting priorities? What was it like?
• if we are going to follow Jesus, we have to let Him have the Lordship in our lives. How can we keep from letting money master us?

Read Matthew 6:25-34.

Part 1. Do not be anxious (Matthew 6:25)

• The Greek word for be anxious denotes a state of distraction in which we are unable to focus productively on the main thing.

• Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?
  Why did Jesus say this? What was his point?

Part 2. God’s care, and the futility of anxiety  (Matthew 6:26-30)

• What three examples did Jesus give his first disciples of things they might be anxious about?
• What is his main message in these verses?
• Most of us don’t have to worry about food or clothing for tomorrow. Do we become anxious about other things? What things?
• When our thoughts are dominated by anxiety about our needs or concerns, how does this affect our relationship with God?
• Is God able and willing to provide for those who put their hope in Him?

Part 3. How to put anxiety in its place (Matthew 6:31-33)

• What does it mean to seek first the Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33) ?
• Why does Jesus mention righteousness here?
• What assurance does he give to us about the things that we might be anxious about?

Conclusion. Trust God for tomorrow (Matthew 6:34)

• How can we lay down our concerns about things we can’t control?
• See Philippians 4:6-7.