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 June 6

Lesson 1 (KJV)

Freed from Worry

Devotional Reading: Ezekiel 34:11–16

Background Scripture: Matthew 6:19–34

Matthew 6:25–34

25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

27 Which of you, by taking thought, can add one cubit unto his stature?

28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

30 Wherefore, if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?

31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? What shall we drink? Or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye need all these things.

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.

34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Key Verses

Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye need all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.—Matthew 6:32b–33

Confident Hope

Unit 1: Jesus Teaches About Faith

Lessons 1–5

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Identify the nature of God’s faithful care.

2. Compare and contrast the concepts of “being worried” and “being concerned.”

3. Write a prayer that hands over worries to God.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. What, Me Worry?

B. Lesson Context

I. More Than Birds (Matthew 6:25–27)

A. Freedom from Worry (v. 25)

B. Provision for the Weak (v. 26)

Bird Watching

C. The Futility of Worry (v. 27)

II. More Than Flowers (Matthew 6:28–30)

A. Provision for the Helpless (vv. 28–29)

B. Provision for Small Faith (v. 30)

III. Trusting God (Matthew 6:31–34)

A. Questions Worry Asks (v. 31)

B. Worry and Ignorance (v. 32)

C. Replacing Worry with Faith (vv. 33–34)

The Priority Principle

Conclusion

A. With Us to the End

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

HOW TO SAY IT

Galilee	Gal-uh-lee.
Gentiles	Jen-tiles.
omniscientent	ahm-nish-unt.
Solomon	Sol-o-mun.

What Do You Think? How would you respond to a real worrywart who says, “I’m not worried—I’m concerned”? Digging Deeper If you were to ask the worrywart to rephrase “can add one ____” in verse 27 with a word that personalizes the verse to him or her, what might that word reveal?

What Do You Think? How do you keep from using Jesus’ imperative as an excuse not to do sound planning? Digging Deeper How does Luke 14:28–33 help you frame your answer to this question?

What Do You Think? What are some right and wrong ways to counsel someone who seems overcome with worry? Digging Deeper What could be the consequences of quoting today’s text and/or Romans 8:28 in this process?

What Do You Think? Considering Luke 11:24–26, what are some thoughts you can use to help you push worry away permanently? Digging Deeper Get specific! Don’t answer the above with a vague generality such as “prayer” or “more faith.”

Conclusion

A. With Us to the End

Few passages of the Bible challenge us relentlessly throughout life as much as does this one. Do you see all the ways it makes us think about our lives? Trusting God for the future, seeking His kingdom constantly as the first priority, makes us ponder how we use our time, where we place our efforts, how we relate to the people around us, and how we feel inside.

Jesus gives His followers a great responsibility in this passage. But we are missing the point if we feel burdened by that responsibility. When we listen carefully, we realize that Jesus is not making our lives harder with these words. Rather, He is making our lives easier. We are free from the burden of worry when we submit to God.

Clearly, worry does not keep us alive and well. Only God’s provision can sustain us through the trials of life. And certainly, only God can give us a life that triumphs over death. God’s provision is powerful. He provides exactly what His people need. Trusting in God’s provision is the antidote to worry. Do you worry but rename it something like “concern” to pretend you are not violating Jesus’ command?

What Do You Think? Which part of today’s lesson will you have the most problem applying to your life? Digging Deeper Who can and will you confide in to help you through this struggle?

B. Prayer

God our Father, give us confidence in Your provision so that our worries are silenced! As You do, may we respond with trust so that our hearts will pursue Your rule. Grant us strength in the Holy Spirit to pursue Your righteousness as subjects in Your kingdom. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen!

C. Thought to Remember

“Worry … empties today of its strength.”

—Corrie ten Boom (1892–1983)

 Weatherly, Jon, David Faust, et al. “Freed from Worry.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2020–2021. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson, Jane Ann Kenney, and Margaret K. Williams. Vol. 68. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2021. 351. Print.