1. Step By Step Through the New Testament Rev. Christopher J. Respass Antioch Bible Institute Fall 2013 Lesson 7 Matthew: Sermon on the Mount (part2)

2. Matthew: Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7)(cont) I.Discretion in Giving (Matt. 6:1-4)--sound no trumpet! (v.2). II. The Lord's Prayer (Matt. 6:5-15) A. No "grandstanding" but discretion (v.5-6) B. Prohibition against vain repetitions and empty phrases (v.7-8) Q: What are some "vain repetitions" or "empty phrases" you have heard in prayer?

3. C. Model for Prayer (v.9-13). 1. Acknowledge God 2. Pray for the dominion of his kingdom 3. Petition for daily physical needs 4. Petition for daily spiritual needs NOTE: There is a connection with your forgiveness from God and your forgiveness of others (v.14-15). Matthew: Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7)

4. III.Fasting (Matt. 6:16-18). Be discreet so that your praise will be from God and not men. IV. Laying Up of Treasures (Matt.6:19-24) A. Not on Earth because they are vulnerable (v.19) B. Lay up your treasures in Heaven; they will be secure (v.20). C. The location of your true treasure will reveal the focus of your heart. D. You can't worship God and money. Matthew: Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7)

5. V.True Judgment (Matt 7) A. Judgmental Spirit (Matt. 7:1-6). Jesus prohibited critical, nitpicking and fault- finding behavior; however, he his instruction did not prevent a person from making moral and spiritual judgments of others—especially of one who is a believer (see, Matt 23:1-36, Matthew: Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7)

6. B. God’s Judgment (Matt. 7:21-23). Jesus taught that we are to obey God in our actions. In the end, God will exercise divine judgment on those who willfully disobey Him. Matthew: Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7)