Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18
Lesson Outline
The incarnation and preparation of the King (Matthew 1:1-4:11)The declaration of the principles of the King (Matthew 4:12-7:29)The introduction to the ministry of the King (Matthew 4:12-25)The principles of the King (Matthew 5:1-7:29)The setting (Matthew 5:1-2)The subjects of the kingdom (Matthew 5:3-16)The explanation of genuine righteousness (Matthew 5:17-7:12)The principle of righteousness and the Law (Matthew 5:17-48)The practice of righteousness (Matthew 6:1-18)The maxim ((Matthew 6:1)A discussion of rewardsThe principleThe motives for good deeds (Matthew 6:2-18)The rewards for giving (Matthew 6:2-4)The rewards for praying (Matthew 6:5-15)Praying to be seen or heard (Matthew 6:5-6)Methods of praying (Matthew 6:7-8)The model prayer (Matthew 6:9-15)v. 9 “in this way”“Our Father”
NB. Three requests for the coming of the kingdom“Hallowed be Thy name” (Cf. Ezek. 36:16-36; 39:7-8)
v. 10: “Thy Kingdom come”“Thy will be done … as in heaven”v. 11 Three requests for the Disciples’ needs in the interim until the kingdom comes(NB. “and”, vv.12,13)“give us this day our daily bread”v. 12 “and forgive . . . debtors”Explained in vv. 14-15NB. This is for believers!v. 13 “and do not . . . evil”NB. “For Thine . . . amen” is not in best ms.Conclusion and application
proseuchomai (Matthew 6:9; James 5:17-18)aiteo (James 1:5)deomai (Matthew 9:38)erotao (Matthew 15:23; John 14:16)parakaleo (2 Corinthians 12:8)entugchano (Hebrews 7:25)hiketeria (Hebrews 5:7)