Luke 12:22-34 - Do Not Worrry - A draft handout

FWIW the handout went through a bit of an iteration this AM so I am going with this version 2 if the printer co-operates!

LUKE 12vv22-34 (p1045)

FOR WHAT SHALL WE THEN LIVE?

(1) DON’T LIVE FOR TREASURE THAT FAILS AND FADES

What is life all about? (V15, v23)

Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore…” (v22)

Anxious about the necessities of life?

·       Illustration 1: God feeds the ravens (v24)

·       Worry is pointless (Vv25-26)

·       Illustration 2: God clothes the lilies (vv27-28)

·       Worry is unnecessary (v28-31)

The antidote to worry: trusting your loving heavenly Father (v30)

(2) LIVE FOR TREASURE THAT SATISFIES AND STAYS

Don’t worry / Don’t think of a pink elephant!

The alternative to setting your heart on food and drink and running after such things: seeking God’s kingdom (vv29-31)

Irish logic? (Vv31-32)

The motivating power of grace: Seek the kingdom which God has been pleased to give you – not anxious worry about God and his kingdom!

Invest in heaven! (v33)

You / your heart will follow your money! (v34)

What is life all about? God and his kingdom! Cf. The Lord’s Prayer