The Year of Jesus:
Facing the Fears of the Future
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Start Talking: Find a conversation starter for your group or use one of these.
Share how you feel when you enter a pitch black room. Contrast that to the feeling of waking up to a bright summer day.
Please read Matthew 6:2-4 then 2 Corinthians 9:7 aloud.
• What are some practical ways to practice generosity that align with heavenly values rather than earthly recognition?
Please read Matthew 6:25-27 then Philippians 4:6-7 aloud.
• How does trust in God’s provision help us overcome worry and fear?
• In what ways can we remind ourselves of God’s provision during times of anxiety?
Please read Matthew 6:28-32 then Proverbs 3:5-6 aloud.
• How can we cultivate a deeper trust in God’s plan, especially during challenging times?
Please read Matthew 6:33-34 then Colossians 3:1-2 aloud.
• Share how we can balance earthly responsibilities with our heavenly priorities?
• What does it look like to prioritize God’s Kingdom in our daily lives?
Please read Matthew 6:2-4 then 2 Corinthians 9:7 aloud.
• What are some practical ways to practice generosity that align with heavenly values rather than earthly recognition?
Please read Matthew 6:25-27 then Philippians 4:6-7 aloud.
• How does trust in God’s provision help us overcome worry and fear?
• In what ways can we remind ourselves of God’s provision during times of anxiety?
Please read Matthew 6:28-32 then Proverbs 3:5-6 aloud.
• How can we cultivate a deeper trust in God’s plan, especially during challenging times?
Please read Matthew 6:33-34 then Colossians 3:1-2 aloud.
• Share how we can balance earthly responsibilities with our heavenly priorities?
• What does it look like to prioritize God’s Kingdom in our daily lives?
Start praying: Be bold and pray with power.
Father in Heaven, Thank you for speaking to our hearts today. Help us to place our treasure and our trust in Heaven. Teach us to practice generosity with open hands and pure motives - not for earthly applause. When worry and anxiety begin to rise, remind us of Your faithful provision. Help us rest in the truth that You know our needs and care for us with a perfect Father’s love. Guide us to trust You more each day, and shape our priorities so that seeking Your Kingdom comes first in our decisions, our thoughts, and our pursuits. Anchor our hearts in Heaven throughout our week. Amen.
Leader: Make time to pray for and with each other. Break into groups of three, take time for healing prayer or pray with individuals requesting prayer. This is important!
Start Doing:
This week, reflect on the meaning of the following:
Matthew 6:24 BSB
"No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."
Matthew 6:19-21 NIV
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… But store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven… For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:24 BSB
"No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."
Matthew 6:19-21 NIV
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… But store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven… For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”