Scripture: Matthew 6:16-34
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)The rewards for fasting (Matthew 6:16-18)NB. The importance of expressing gratitude to people
“When . . .”
What about fasting today?
The perspectives of righteousness (Matthew 6:19-7:12)With respect to wealth (Matthew 6:19-34)The command (Matthew 6:19-20)The reason for the command (Matthew 6:21)Two illustrations (Matthew 6:22-24)The eye
Slavery
Seven reasons we are not to worry about money (Matthew 6:25-34)The command (Matthew 6:25a)The explanation (Matthew 6:25b-34)The logic of creation (Matthew 6:25b)
The superiority of humans to birds (Matthew 6:26)
The futility of worry (Matthew 6:27)
The beauty of wild flowers (Matthew 6:28-30)
The custom of Gentiles (Matthew 6:31-32a)
The knowledge of our heavenly Father (Matthew 6:32b-33)
The sufficiency of a day’s evil (Matthew 6:34)
Conclusion and application
Matthew 6:25Matthew 6:33