Anxiety has been around since the beginning of humankind. It seems to us that anxiety is a modern problem. The present struggles people have with anxiety are acknowledged and normalized in many levels of society. But anxiety was present in Jesus’s time. In fact, anxiety has been present since Adam & Eve were cast out of the garden! And since anxiety has been part of the fallen human condition, the Bible addresses anxiety! It is how the Bible addresses anxiety that is challenging, and even surprising, to us.
The Bible connects anxiety to a lack of faith. To unbelief. To a deficiency of faith. Jesus says in a number of different places in the gospel of Matthew; “O you of little faith.” (See Matthew 6:30) I look forward to addressing this on Sunday. Jesus challenges us to draw closer to Him in times of anxiety. Jesus says; “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness…” (Matthew 6:33a)
I hope to see you Sunday!
- Pastor Curt
Please take note of ways to gather for Sunday Service at The Rock:
1) We are meeting at Manhattan Beach Pre-School for our Sunday Service at 4:30 pm.
2) We will also be live on our YouTube channel. CLICK HERE at 4:30 Sunday afternoon.
3) Finally we will provide a video link to the sermon on our website.
Theological Word of The Week:
trust
An aspect of biblical faith or belief in which we not only know and agree with facts about Jesus, but also place personal trust in him as a living person.
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology
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Children's Ministry
Children can join Margaret every Sunday for Bible time during the service. They will go through the Bible story by story.
Sermon Topic - August 16
Sermon on the Mount series
matthew 6:25-34
“anxiety according to jesus”