Mat 6:26-33 | TNotes | STEP | 6:26 Jesus’ logic progresses from lesser to greater: If the Father tends to birds (the lesser), and the disciple is far more valuable to him (the greater), then he will certainly tend to the disciples’ needs (see also 10:29-31 ).

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‏ Matthew 6:26-33

6:26 ^a Jesus’ logic progresses from lesser to greater: If the Father tends to birds (the lesser), and the disciple is far more valuable to him (the greater), then he will certainly tend to the disciples’ needs (see also 10:29-31 ^b).
6:30 ^c Little faith results from the failure to understand one’s value to God and the extent of God’s providential protection.
6:32 ^d unbelievers (literally Gentiles): Those who fail to know God and follow his will (see also 20:19 ^e).

• your heavenly Father already knows: Prayer does not inform God about needs; it expresses trust in his provision.
6:33 ^f Here Jesus gives the positive alternative to worrying. Single-minded commitment to God and seeking his reign through Christ (see 6:19-24 ^g) must be the primary concern of Jesus’ disciples.