The Italian Memorandum

(Luke 12:22-31)

“Instead, seek his kingdom and these things will be added to you”

(Luke 12:34)

Introduction: Jesus knew that man had ordinary worries and fears; as well as more complicated matters: generalized anxiety disorder; panic disorder; phobias; and, obsessive-compulsive disorders.

1. Luke 12:22-23 –

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2. Luke 12:24-28 – Two Illustrations:

“Consider the ravens”                    “Consider the lilies”
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3. Luke 12:29-30 –

Directive _____________________________

Explanation ___________________________

4. Luke 12:31 – Final Resolution

Conclusion: “We are all mad at some time or another”
(Battista Mantuanas, Eclogues, 1500). How do you do life?
Nervous living or redemptive living?