Matthew 6:25-34

The First Thing in Life

  1. Do not worry about your life.

    1. "Do not worry" is the commandment the Lord teaches in this section.

    2. The commandment is not "do not do anything about your life."

  1. Remember the value God places on your life.

    1. Your life is a gift of God.

  2. Genesis 1:27

    1. Your heavenly Father knows what you need for your life.

    2. You can trust God completely in your daily life.

  3. Mt 8:26 when he rebuked the sea and the wind
  4. Mt 14:31 when he took hold of Peter who was sinking into the lake
  5. Mt 16:8

  6. Live according to God's priorities.

    1. Trust God to keep His loving promises.

  7. Luke 17:5
  8. Matthew 21:22

    1. What is it to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness?

  9. Isaiah 9:6-7
  10. Daniel 7:14
  11. Matthew 3:2, 5:3, 5:10, 5:19
  12. Matthew 7:21; Romans 14:17; Matthew 16:19; 2Peter 1:11
  13. Matt 18:3, John 3:3, 1Cor 15:50, Acts 14:22

    1. Walk by faith with the eyes of your heart clearly focused on Jesus.