Matthew 6:33 (NIV) But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
- What is meant by the kingdom?
- Is the kingdom now or not yet? Nor or later?
- Matthew 6:9–10 (NIV) “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.’” What do we learn about the kingdom here?
- Luke 17:20–21 (NIV) “Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, ‘The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.” What do we learn about the kingdom here?
- One more. Romans 14:17 (NIV) “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” What do we learn about the kingdom of God here?
- Matthew 6.33. What are “these things”?
- What does it mean to seek FIRST the kingdom?
- What would the daily schedule look like for someone who sought first the kingdom?
- How is life better for those who seek first the kingdom?
- How is the world better as God’s people seek first the kingdom?
- How can we pray for each other this week?
