Episode Seekers of His Heart
What do we find when we seek God first? Discover how Matthew 6:33 can inform your life today! “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Chapter 1
This week the Discover the Word group focuses on Jesus’ invitation to “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.” Don’t miss this new Discover the Word series called “Seekers of His Heart.” Elisa Morgan leads Bill Crowder, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry in a study of Matthew 6:33 that explores how seeking can lead to both finding and obedience—and discovers how this describes our journey with Jesus!
Chapter 2
What would you say your first priority in life is? Is it possible to have just one? It’s something that can change over time and it can be driven by our interests, our demands, and even our worries. In this Discover the Word conversation, explore with the group what seeking “first” means in Matthew 6:33. Join them to discover how this can influence our priorities and even reduce our worries.
Chapter 3
What comes to mind when you hear the word “kingdom”? Often, we may think in terms of territories or palaces or even kings. But join the group for this edition of Discover the Word as they explore what God’s “kingdom” means in Matthew 6:33. Discover how God’s kingdom can reign in our lives and how we can position ourselves to experience it.
Chapter 4
How would you describe righteousness? And how can we seek righteousness like we’re instructed to in Matthew 6:33? In this Discover the Word conversation, the group explores the meaning of righteousness and discovers that righteousness does not necessarily depend on us. Join them to uncover the important connection between righteousness and justice and how they work together in our lives with Jesus.
Chapter 5
Matthew 6:33 invites us to “seek first God’s kingdom and His righteousness,” but what happens when we do that? Don’t miss this conclusion of a Discover the Word study called “Seekers of His Heart” as the group explores how we receive the “all these things” which are described at the end of this verse—and what “all these things” include.
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
Matthew 6:33 tells us, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Elisa Morgan and the group break down each of the elements in this verse and show us how we receive the things we actually need from God when we long for His rule and right-standing as the most important thing in our lives.
Reflect
- Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you?
- Luke 15:8
- What does it mean to “seek” God’s kingdom (from Matthew 6:33)?
- How can you seek God’s kingdom “first” (from Matthew 6:33)?
- How can you position yourself to experience God’s “kingdom” in your life (from Matthew 6:33)?
- What is the “righteousness” you’re instructed to seek (from Matthew 6:33)?
- What happens when you “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness” (from Matthew 6:33)?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Jesus, help me long for Your rule and right-standing as the most important thing in my life. Help me receive from You the things I actually need (and have peace that it may not always be all the things I want).”
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