Matthew Lesson 17: Me, Worry about Money?

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-34 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction 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 rewards The principle The 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 6:25 Matthew 6:33