Steve Petch Sunday 26 h April 2015 What Would Jesus Say? Part 2: Jesus on Stress

What did Jesus say about stress?

The Bible on the word ‘stress’: ESV – zero uses KJV – zero uses NIV – 1 use (Titus 3v8) NLT – 2 uses (Rom 11v3; Psalm 119v143) The word ‘stress’ is never used by Jesus

Hans Selye (1907 – 1982)

What is stress? “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances” What things cause YOU to feel stressed?

Some ‘interesting’ facts about stress:

“Don’t Worry, Be Happy”

“Cast all your anxieties on him because he cares for you” 1 Peter 5v7

Luke 12 v 22 – 32 “Do not worry about your life” “Do not be afraid, little flock”

“The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath” Mark 2v27 “This will be a sign between me and you for the generations to come, so you may know that I am the Lo rd” Exodus 31v13

“Cast all your anxieties on him because he cares for you” 1 Peter 5v7

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11 v 28-30

“And as for the seed that fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.” Luke 8 v 14

How did Jesus handle stress? Matthew 26 v

1.He prayed 2.He got into a place where he could process what was going on 3.He asked for support from close friends 4.He told his friends how he felt 5.He prayed ‘if’ 6.He prayed ‘Father’ 7.He prayed more than once 8.He prayed for a long time 9.He submitted to the Father’s will 10.He worshipped How did Jesus handle stress?

Steve Petch Sunday 26 h April 2015 What Would Jesus Say? Part 2: Jesus on Stress