Jesus’ ministry – and his revelation of the truth – were not popular, and would bring division rather than unity. Jesus himself makes this clear in Luke 12:49-59.
A hunger and thirst for food and water can be satisfied for a time, but those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed with ultimate satisfaction. Elder Matt Brown preaches from Matthew 5:6.
Following his parable about the rich farmer whose wealth was misplaced, Jesus warns his followers not to be anxious about things on earth, but to lay up treasure in heaven. The text is from Luke 12:22-34.