Discover Jesus' teachings on overcoming anxiety by seeking the Kingdom of the skies, trusting in God's provision, and living without worry. Explore the impact of attention and values on mental well-being, the shift from hunter-gatherer to farmer lifestyles, and Jesus' perspective on abundance and harmony in God's creation.
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Quick takeaways
Seeking God's kingdom leads to trust in His provision, easing worries.
Money symbolizes security but shouldn't be the ultimate source of trust.
Practicing spiritual disciplines like prayer and fasting aids in managing anxiety effectively.
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Jesus' Teaching on Anxiety and God's Provision
Jesus teaches about anxiety using examples from nature, focusing on how birds do not worry about food yet God provides for them. The lesson encourages trust in God's provision and prioritizing seeking the kingdom of God. The discussion explores the Greek word for anxiety, emphasizing the importance of directing concerns towards the right things.
Jesus' Teaching on Money and Ultimate Trust
Jesus delves into teachings about money, highlighting the contrast between storing treasures on earth versus in heaven. He emphasizes aligning values with the kingdom of God, emphasizing that money represents security but should not be the ultimate source of trust.
Practical Insights from Psychiatrist Kurt Thompson
Psychiatrist Kurt Thompson offers practical insights on retraining the mind to focus on the right concerns through spiritual disciplines. He discusses practices like centering prayer and fasting to cultivate peace and healthily engage with concerns.
Connection Between Anxiety and Attention
The discussion touches upon the significance of attention in producing anxiety. The conversations around biblical teachings and wellness highlight the impact of focus on one's well-being and invite a shift towards life-giving concerns.
Lessons from Birds and God's Provision
The reflection on birds as a symbol of God's abundant provision draws connections to the Genesis creation narrative, highlighting God's blessing and generous abundance. Jesus uses nature as a teaching tool to reinforce trust in divine provision and the new realm of God's blessing announced in the Sermon on the Mount.
Sermon on the Mount E29 – In Jesus' fourth and final teaching on money, he offers his listeners an antidote to the worry that accompanies life’s daily troubles. Jesus teaches that the path to a peaceful mindset is found in what we pay attention to or seek. And seeking the Kingdom of the skies leads to trusting in God's abundance. In this episode, Jon, Tim, and Michelle explore how communities who understand God's character can live without worry, knowing that even death does not separate us from God’s generosity.
Chapter 3: A Conversation on Merimnao With Brittany Kim and Stephanie Tam (14:24-22:35)
Chapter 4: Even Death Cannot Separate Us From the Generosity of God (22:35-33:37)
Chapter 5: “We Become What We Pay Attention To” with Curt Thompson (33:37-54:05)
Chapter 6: The Highest Values (54:05-57:12)
Chapter 7: The Harmony of the Cosmos (57:12-1:03:17)
Referenced Resources
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
Anatomy of the Soul: Surprising Connections between Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices That Can Transform Your Life and Relationships by Curt Thompson, M.D.
You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.
Show Music
“Shambles” by When Mountains Move
Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
BibleProject theme song by TENTS
Show Credits
Stephanie Tam is the lead producer for today’s show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Tyler Bailey also edited this episode, provided our sound design and mix, and served as supervising engineer. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Special thanks to Brittany Kim and Curt Thompson. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.
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