Tag Archives: Matthew 6

Teaching Summary of Matthew 5-6

Teaching Summary: Matthew 5โ€“6 ๐ŸŒ„ Overall Themes of Matthew 5โ€“6 The Character of Kingdom People โ€” Jesus defines the inner qualities of those who belong to Godโ€™s kingdom. The True Righteousness God Requires โ€” not external performance, but transformed hearts. … Continue reading →

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The Sky Kingdom or distractions

Matthew 6:25-34 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be distracted by your soul, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor by your body, what you will put on. Is not the soul more than what it … Continue reading →

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The Sky Kingdom or stuff?

Matthew 6:19-24 19 “Do not waste your time setting aside valuables for yourselves here on the land, where moth and rust destroy them, and where thieves break in and steal them, 20 but invest your valuables in the coming kingdom … Continue reading →

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Sky Kingdom fasting

Matthew 6:16-18 16 “And when you fast, do not look dismal like the actors, because they mutilate their faces so that they can be recognized as fasting by others. I honestly tell you, they have received their wages. 17 But … Continue reading →

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Sky Kingdom forgiveness

Matthew 6:10-15 10 May your kingdom come, your desire become reality, as it is in the sky, so let it be on land. 11 Today, give us the bread we need for today, 12 and forgive us for what we … Continue reading →

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Sky Kingdom prayer

Matthew 6:5-9 5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the actors. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be watched by others. Honestly, I tell … Continue reading →

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Sky Kingdom charity

Matthew 6:1-4 6:1 “But be careful that when you display your righteousness before other people, you do not do it in order to be seen by them, for then you will earn no wages from your Father who is in … Continue reading →

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trusting heaven’s king

Matthew 6:25-34.  This section of our Lordโ€™s sermon on the mount resonates with Godโ€™s heart as revealed in the Old Testament.  Jesus pleads with his disciples not to make the mistake that Israel did under the Mosaic covenant.  The LORD … Continue reading →

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treasures and heaven’s king

Matthew 6:19-24.  Jesus did not oppose his disciples having personal possessions, but he did warn them not to lay up treasures on earth.  He wants to prevent his followers from being possessed by their possessions.  There are three very practical … Continue reading →

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religion and heaven’s king

Matthew 6:1-18.  Jesus did not oppose practicing acts of religious piety, but he warned his disciples not to practice them to gain a present โ€œrewardโ€ (1,2,4,5,6,16,18).  There will be rewards in the future, but disciples should focus their attention on … Continue reading →

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