Read Matthew 6:24-34 and pages 171-174 of A.S.K.
Questions from the Bible reading
1. Why isn’t it possible to serve both God and money? (v24)
2. What point does Jesus make about birds and why? (v25-26)
3. What is worry and what can’t it do? (v27)
4. What comparison does Jesus draw with Solomon and why? (v28-29)
5. Jesus says his disciples have “little faith” – what does he mean by that? (v30)
6. What is “righteousness” and how can we seek it? (v33)
7. Why do you think Jesus says “each day has enough trouble of its own”? (v34)
8. Draw a picture, or write a summary, of how a pagan reacts to the needs of life. (v31-32)
Questions from the book
1. What must we be careful not to do with Bible verses?
2. On what occasion did Jesus show himself very concerned and why was that?
3. How is a Christian to handle their fear of lacking things in life?
4. How might a Christian be finding comfort from the world rather than from God?
5. Why is the friendship of Jesus so vitally important to a believer?
6. Write a prayer in which a person speaks to the Lord about anxiety they’re currently feeling.
Questions to do at home
1. Ask a Christian you know to explain the right way to think about money and possessions.
2. Think about your reply to a friend who says to you, “It’s impossible to stop feeling worried and anxious – it’s just how we’re made! Having faith can’t change that.”
3. Is it ok for a Christian to save for the future, or should they just use up all they have and trust God to provide?