Unseen Prayers | Tuesday, March 2 standard

Matthew 6:5–7 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.   One thought: How wonderful are the unseen prayers of believers   Three questions: Should we only prayer privately?   ...

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Self-Service | Monday, March 1 standard

Matthew 6:1–4   6 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.   One thought: ...

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Stretch Goals | Sunday, February 28 standard

Matthew 5:46–48   46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.   One thought: If you shoot for the stars, you might just make it to the moon   Three questions: Why does God want us to be perfect?   Do you desire to be holy like God?   How could you be more perfect this week? What would that look like?   Prayer: Praise God that He is perfect. Give thanks that in Jesus ...

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Yes, Even Them | Saturday, February 27 standard

Matthew 5:43–45 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.   One thought: It’s hard enough to pray for people you like and deeply care for, let alone those who mistreat you. Jesus prayed for those who murdered Him.   Three questions: Have you been persecuted? By who?   Who do you least want to pray for?   Pray for those who are causing you harm ...

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Possessions | Friday, February 26 standard

Matthew 5:40–42   40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.   One thought: The most likely place we will face this issue is when fighting over an inheritance – what will you do?     Three questions: What allows Christians to think like this?   How much do you care about money and possessions?   Consider your giving budget this week and increase it.   Prayer: Praise God that He owns all things ...

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Punching Bags | Thursday, February 25 standard

Matthew 5:38–39   38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.   One thought: Choosing not to fight over things the world thinks are primary (money/possessions) is a wonderful witness to Christ     Three questions: What might this look like in our culture?   What do you find hard about this teaching?   Who has committed an injustice toward you, that you could repay with kindness?   Prayer: Praise God that He has repayed our rebellion with forgiveness and blessing in Christ. Give thanks for Christ’s ...

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Promises Promises | Wednesday, February 24 standard

Matthew 5:33–37 33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfil to the Lord the vows you have made.’ 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. 36 And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. 37 All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.     One thought: God does not break His promises, ...

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Priorities | Tuesday, February 23 standard

Matthew 5:31–32 31 “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.     One thought: We choose personal pleasure and self-satisfaction over God’s.     Three questions: Why does this passage make us feel conflicted?   Do you desire God’s pleasure above even your own?   Pray for married couples in your church.   Prayer: Praise God that He has given us marriage to remind us of Jesus great love for His people. Give thanks that though we have comitted adultery against ...

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Desperate Measures | Monday, February 22 standard

Matthew 5:27–30   27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right-hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.     One thought: The spectre of ...

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Quickly! | Sunday, February 21 standard

Matthew 5:25–26 25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.   One thought: We could face the judge at any moment, best then to resolve any issues that might deny us salvation – immediately! Three questions: On a big picture scale – who has been humanity’s adversary?   Have you reconciled with God?   Who is in dire need of reconciling ...

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