Matthew 6:25-34 - King Jesus Claims Your 'NOW'! (Part 12)

INTRODUCTION

     Matthew 6:24

I.  Jesus commands Kingdom citizens, "DO NOT BE ANXIOUS ABOUT YOUR LIFE"  (6:25-32)

    A.  How does a believer know if he/she is living the anxious life Jesus forbids?

    B.  What are the results of living an anxious life?

          1.  False World View (6:26-30)

          2.  Little Faith (6:30)

          3.  Indistinguishable life from the Heathen (6:31-32)

II.  Jesus commands Kingdom citizens, "SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS" (6:33)

     A. "SEEK"

     B. There is no second thing to seek.

     C. God's Promise

     D. How does the believer repent from living a life of anxiety to living a life of faith?

          Answer these questions:

                        1. Are you a follower of Jesus Christ?

                       

                        2. Do you believe that Christ abides in you?

• Through Christ, I am dead to sin and spiritually alive (Romans 6:11).
• Through Christ, I am forgiven (Colossians 2:13-14).
• Through Christ, I am crucified with Him (Galatians 2:20).
• Through Christ, I am declared righteous (1 Corinthians 1:30; 2 Corinthians 5:21).
• Through Christ, I am God's possession (Titus 2:14).
• Through Christ, I am heir of God (Romans 8:17).
• Through Christ, I am blessed with all spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3).
• Through Christ, I am a citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20).
• Through Christ, I am victorious over Satan (Luke 10:19).
• Through Christ, I am secure in Him (1 Peter 1:3-5).
• Through Christ, I am loved by God (1 John 4:10).

                        3.What do you really believe about God's sovereignty? Romans 8:28

                   4. Practice your faith.                         (Philippians 4:9)

• (Philippians 4:4)
• (Philippians 4:5; Psalm 46:10; 1 Peter 5:6ff
• (Philippians 4:6-7; Matthew 6:9-15)
• (Philippians 4:8; Romans 12:2a)

     E. The Kingdom citizen's resolve (6:34)

CONCLUSION



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