WEEK 2 - PROVISION

PRIMARY TEXT:

LUKE 12:22-34

22 Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23 For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! 25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life[b]? 26 Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?

27 “Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith! 29 And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. 30 For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Discussion

BEFORE EATING TOGETHER:
Say grace together. Go around the table and have each person thank God for one simple aspect of his provision you have experienced today.

OVER DINNER:
Remind people to sign up to the weekend away with this link: www.citylightchurch.com.au/weekendaway2021

Read Luke 12:22-23

1. What stands out from this passage?

2. In your own words, why does Jesus say we shouldn’t worry about our physical needs?

3. Do you tend to think of God thinking of you as ‘valuable’ (verse 24)

4. Are there any areas of your life that your struggle to trust that God will provide?

5. What is the correlation between God being a providing God and how we use our money?

6. What do you think verse 34 means? How have you seen this truth at work in your own life?

Spend time sharing and praying in smaller groups.

1. How has God provided for you needs this year.

2. Are there any areas of future provision you want to prayer for?

Give thanks and pray.