1. The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 6:1-34

2. The Gospel of Matthew True Worship : 6:1-18 Charitable Deeds Prayer Fasting What motivates these things?

3. The Gospel of Matthew True Worship: 6:1-18 Charitable Deeds (1-4). – Must not be done to be seen by men. – Ananias & Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11).

4. The Gospel of Matthew True Worship: 6:1-18 Prayer (5-15). – Must not be done to be seen by men. – Avoid vain repetitions. – The model prayer (cf. James 4:3).

5. The Gospel of Matthew True Worship: 6:1-18 Fasting (16-18). – Must not be done to be seen by men. – Mosaic Law set fast days (Lev 16:29). – Under Christ, fasting is personal and voluntary (cf. Acts 13:1-3; I Cor 7:5).

6. The Gospel of Matthew Heavenly Treasure: 6:19-34 Earthly Treasure is fleeting “Good eyes” Two masters What do we seek?

7. The Gospel of Matthew Heavenly Treasure: 6:19-34 Where your heart is (19-21). The desire of the eyes (22-23). – The visible is temporary (II Cor 4:18) Serving one master (24).

8. The Gospel of Matthew Heavenly Treasure: 6:19-34 Care for things of life (25-34). – God cares for us (Heb 13:5,6). – Choosing the good part (Lk 10:38-42)

9. The Gospel of Matthew Next Week: Matthew 7:1-29