Lesson 2 · July 14, 1894
Dependence on God.—Luke 12:22-40
might be summarized by the words of the prophet: "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid." . The remainder of the lesson is about the promised kingdom.
- 1.In the parable last studied, what was the rich man's sole care?
- 2.What difference should there be between him and the Christian?
- 3.What is more important than food and clothing?
- 4.To what are we referred for an example of God's care for His creatures?
- 5.How are we taught the uselessness of anxious care about ourselves?
- 6.By what are we again taught a lesson of God's care?
- 7.How do the lilies grow?
- 8.Yet how are they clothed?
- 9.What are we to learn from this?
- 10.Why do we not need to worry about our support?
- 11.What class of people do that?
- 12.What only need we seek after?
- 13.If we devote ourselves to seeking the kingdom of God, of what may we be assured?
- 14.Why need we not fear in any case?
- 15.What exhortation is given to them that have possessions?
- 16.Where should the treasure be? Why?
- 17.How should we be prepared?
- 18.Whom should we be like?
- 19.What is said of those servants who are found watching?
- 20.Do we know when the Lord will come?
- 21.What are we therefore exhorted to do?
Notes
1. Such trust as the Lord teaches in this chapter is not very common. Many who have much to say against spiritualizing Scripture are very loath to take this literally. It is easy to think that we are trusting the Lord when everything is abundant; but real trust is shown by not becoming worried and alarmed when the supply seems exhausted. It is impossible that a Christian should worry about food and clothing; for the eternal life is of more consequence than mere physical life; and he who really trusts God for that which is greatest, can easily trust Him for that which is least. On "growing as the lily," see . See also . To be full of anxious care is a sign of heathenism, but not of Christianity. See .
2. "It is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." God delights to bestow blessings on men. "He delighteth in mercy." . He gave Himself for us in the gift of Christ, who "ever liveth to make intercession for us." Therefore it is true that God lives for the purpose of bestowing the blessings of His kingdom upon us. Let us then receive it as freely as it is given, and thus add to the joy of the Lord.
Bible texts in this lesson
Luke 12:22-31 · Isaiah 12:2 · Hosea 14:5 · Isaiah 61:11 · Luke 12:30 · Micah 7:18
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