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Discover the true meaning behind Jesus' words in Matthew 6:33. Learn how to prioritize the Kingdom of God, obey His teachings, and make the right choices in a busy world. Find abundant life in seeking God first.

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  1. Welcome

  2. Seek Ye First “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matt. 6:33 Sermon on the Mount • Life more than food • God cares for birds • Worry does not help • Consider the fields • Gentiles seek these • Seek first Kingdom • Tomorrow will care for itself Mt. 6:19-24 ~~~ earthly goods Mt. 6:25-34 ~~~ should not worry

  3. “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matt.6:33 • Seek = “to look for, to search after, to pursue” HUNT • First = Prior to other things - before all others • Kingdom of God = Church and kingdom • His Righteousness = Right doing - doing God’s will • All…added unto you = Necessities of life

  4. False Ideas of Seek Ye First Asceticism Mistreat body ~~ closer to God Jn. 17:15-16 Only time we are seeking first ~~ cult 1 Tim. 5:8 Worship Teaching Wealth means not seeking first Lk. 12:15 Cannot be wealthy Free from all problems 2 Tim. 3:12 Nothing bad will happen

  5. Seek Ye First What does Jesus Mean ? Kingdom before material things • Interest in church should be first • Jesus died for it - Acts 20:28 • Col. 3:1-2 • Material goods will perish • 1 Tim. 6:6-10

  6. Seek Ye First What does Jesus Mean ? Obey all of teachings of Jesus • Does not choose and pick • Do all he says • Mt. 7:21-23 • Luke 6:46 • Partial obedience is really disobedience • Keep all the teachings of God

  7. Seek Ye First What does Jesus Mean ? Making the right choices • Jesus or the world • Matt. 10:34-36 • Abraham – sacrificing Isaac • Early Christians • Rev. 2:10 • 1 Pet. 1:3-5

  8. Seek Ye First What does Jesus Mean ? Follow Christ before any other Major in minors = minor in majors • Luke 9:58-62 • reversed order • placed good before the best • Common sin • secondary things primary • Lk. 14:26 “hate” = love less Minor in minors = major in majors

  9. Seek Ye First Live in a busy world …… must select, eliminate and choose Mt. 6:33 putting first things first Kingdom before material things Obey all of teachings of Jesus Making the right choices Follow Christ before any other

  10. Seek Ye First “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matt. 6:33 “But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Luke 12:31 “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10

  11. Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org Jan. 28, 2018 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com CCL11325562

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