Matthew Chapter 6 Summary
Sermon on the Mount, continued. Formalism condemned. The new revelation of prayer (disciples prayer). The law of riches. Cure of anxiety.
Discussion Questions for Matthew, Chapter 6
- Why is it important to Jesus that we keep our giving a secret? What are some practical ways to avoid pride when you give?
- Why did Jesus want us to pray in such a private way? How can you keep your prayers focused on Him and His Kingdom?
- Jesus says that “your Father knows the things you need before you ask him” (verse 8 CSB). If He already knows, why do we need to ask in the first place?
- How does the Lord’s Prayer guide us in what we should prioritize when we pray? How can this prayer reshape our perspective on daily prayer?
- If God already knows what we need before we ask for it, how honest should you be with the Lord? What struggles and burdens can you give to Him today?
- Do you fast? What benefits might fasting have (besides potentially losing a few pounds)?
- Fasting forces our bodies to stay in a state of hunger to remind our minds and hearts to continuously hunger after the Lord in a similar way. What steps can you take to make fasting a part of your regular walk with Christ?
- Verses 22 and 23 are sort of stuck in the middle of a passage about wealth on Earth vs. Heaven. How do the surrounding verses help us interpret these two verses and vice versa?
- Is being wealthy a sin? Why or why not?
- Being told “do not worry” is much easier than actually not worrying. What are some steps you can take to rely on the Lord this week?
Key Words/Phrase
Sermon on the Mount, 5:2.
Characters
God, Jesus
Strong Verse(s)
1, 6, 8, 9-13, 19, 20, 21, 33, 34.