Matthew 6 Flashcards
WHAT had Jesus just finished speaking?
“These words” the Words in Matthew 6 & 7
In Matthew 6, WHO was speaking?
Jesus
WHO was Jesus teaching?
the crowds
HOW did the Crowds respond to Jesus’ teaching?
they were amazed - He was teaching as one having authority
WHERE did Jesus get His authority to speak?
He is God - God
WHAT is the Greek Word for Father?
Pater
WHAT is the translation of Pater - it’s definition?
Creator, Preserver, Guardian, Protector
WHAT warning does Jesus give us in vs. 1?
Beware of practicing your righteousness before men (TO BE NOTICED)
If you practice your righteousness to be noticed, WHAT have you already received?
Your reward
WHO does your reward come from? (If you have practiced your righteousness to be noticed)
From Man
HOW are you to give?
not letting the right hand know what the left hand is doing
HOW do the hypocrites give?
Sound a trumpet in the synagogues and in the streets (TO BE HONORED BY MEN)
Is being “noticed by men” and “being honored by men” the same thing?
pretty much - you are showing “off”
WHERE does their reward come from if they are honored here on earth?
From man
IF you give in secret, where does your reward come from?
GOD in heaven
WHAT does your Father see?
He sees what is done
WHAT about praying - where are you to pray?
in your inner room and close the door
WHERE do the hypocrites pray?
In the synagogues and on the street corners (SO THEY MAY BE SEEN)
WHAT have we learned so far about the hypocrites and what they love to do?
Be noticed, be honored, be seen
WHAT does the Father who sees what is done in secret do when you pray in your inner room, closing your door?
He will reward you
WHAT kind of words to the Gentiles use when praying?
meaningless and repetitive words
WHAT does your Father know about your needs?
He knows what you need before you ask Him.
WHAT do the Gentiles like?
To be heard for their many words