Small Group Discussion Guide
Sermon Series: How To
Sermon Title: Give
Break the Ice:
- Why do you think mankind likes, even desires and seeks approval?
Transition:
Matthew 6:1 warns us, Be careful about seeking the approval of others! Let’s see why Jesus would give us
this warning today in our study.
Bring the Word:
- Read Matthew 6:1-4
- What does Jesus say in these passages that is counter-cultural?
- Why do you think one’s motive is important in giving to help others?
- In this passage Jesus states three “do nots” in vv. 1-2. What are they?
- 1.
- 2.
- 3.
- Jesus states in our “giving” to “do” one thing in v. 4 – what is that?
- There are two different observers given in these verses, who are they?
- How do you think man’s reward giving would be different from God’s?
- Read Matthew 5:16
- So how do we reconcile this passage with the one in Matthew 6:1-4 we just read?
- Truth – it’s about the motive and the audience!
- A hypocrites giving to help others motive and audience is focused on whom?
- A faithful believers giving to help others motive and audience is focused on whom?
Bring it Home:
TWO THINGS TO REMEMBER
A. Generosity is Expected
Read Matthew 6:2 again
Does scripture say if you give, or when you give?
B. Rewards are Expected
Read Matthew 6:4b again
What promise is given here?
Extra for this week:
What do these passages say about God?
Proverbs 15:3
Psalm 34:15
Job 34:21
What was your one compelling take-a-way for this week’s study?
Let’s Pray