A five-week series from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5 to 7), grounded in Matthew 6:33: “Seek first the kingdom of God.” As we begin a new year, we will explore how Jesus highlights Christ-centered spiritual practices and how those practices can shape our daily lives.

Jeremiah 17:5 to 8 will serve as a guiding metaphor for the life we can build in Christ: a tree that is deeply rooted and marked by strength, courage, endurance, peace, and health.

Application: Begin the new year by establishing Christ-centered practices that root us in Him and help us become more like Him.