Kingdom Living – The Priority of Heaven over Earth
As a church we are steadily working our way through what Kingdom Living looks like using the book of Matthew as the basis for several themed mini-series. You can find the different series by searching on our Talks page.
Towards the end of last year Rob taught a new series based on Matthew 6:19-33 – Kingdom Living: The Priority of Heaven over Earth. Here we’ve put the series together with links to the podcasts and suggested some things to think about.
1. The Priority of Heaven Over Earth – v33-34
Listen to Rob’s talk.
To think about
• What comes first for you? What you prioritize often has the greatest power and impact in your life.
• We don’ t often see our own significance for ourselves so ask others – ask people to pray and prophesy over you about your life.
• Take some time to look back and see if you can trace the hand of God in your life over years and encourage yourself in that.
2. Treasures in Heaven – v 19-21
Listen to talk 2
To think about
• What treasures are you prioritising?
• If someone were to look for your treasure where would that show your heart is?
• What possessions that you own possess you? Heavenly ones or earthly ones?
3. Eyes full of light – v 22-23
Listen to talk 3
To think about
• Jesus doesn’t want us looking at dark things when there is so much more to see in the light! Where have you been looking recently?
• Do you need to do some turning around from what you have been giving your time and attention to?
4. God or money – v24
Listen to talk 4
To think about
• Who is your master? Would others know this from how you live your life and what you do with your money?
• We are called to change the world. It starts one person at a time, the person in front of you, your neighbour, work colleague. It starts with ministries and projects that we start in our local communities. What can you do?
5. Putting worry into a proper perspective – v 25-34
Series finale
To think about
• Who is your provider? God the Father or worry?
• Is anything undermining your faith at the moment?
• How can we maintain the victory Jesus has won for us?
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