Small Group Discussion Guide
Sermon Series: How To
Sermon Title: Store
Break the Ice:
- When you think of “treasures”, what comes to your mind?
- In previous weeks we’ve looked at giving, praying, fasting. These are regular and routine spiritual disciplines.
Transition:
Today we focus on “treasuring”. Let’s discover what Jesus says . . .
Bring the Word:
- Read Matthew 6:19-20
Do you think the words, “don’t store up, and store up” are suggestions or commands? Explain your answer.
What are the two locations mentioned in “storing up”?
Read v. 21 – Restate this truth in your own words
What meaning does this have for you and me today?
- Read Matthew 6:22-23
- What do you think is the connection, if any between the “heart” in verse 21 and the “eye” in these verses?
- Jesus mentions two different realms in these verses, what are they?
- Do you think that the realm of light can coexist with the realm of darkness in an individual simultaneously?
- What correlation is there with healthy and light, and bad and darkness? Explain your answer.
Bring it Home:
Our Choice between Two Masters
Jesus says, serving two masters is impossible. As
disciple/followers of Christ, our devotion must be on 1 master.
Read verse 24 Translate this verse in your own words
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- Read Luke 12:15
Why do people in many ways define their lives by possessions,
hobbies, and bank accounts?
Our Focus on Knowing God and on what God desires!
What are a few spiritual disciplines to help in “knowing God”?
_________________ ____________________ _________________.
What are three areas that God desires and focuses on?
Read Matthew 9:13a – ___________________________
Read Hosea 6:6 – ___________________________
Read Psalm 82:3 – ___________________________
Personal Application:
How could focusing on what God focuses on this week change
your course?
Close it out:
What was your one compelling take-a-way for this week’s
study?
How has this study changed your concept of treasuring?
Let’s Pray