OBC-SM-III SYLLABUS                                        OBC-SM-III-2

The Sermon on the Mount

SM – III

 

Lesson 2 – Integrity in Personal Pursuits

 

Please read Matthew 6:19-34 and then answer the following questions.

 

 

 

  1. Jesus speaks of two kinds of pursuits, earthly and heavenly. Based upon a person’s pursuits, what is revealed about that person?

 

    2.      Please explain how verses 22-23 relate to this subject.

 

 

  1. What is “mammon”?

 

 

  1. In terms of pursuits, practically speaking, why is it that “no man can serve two masters”?

 

 

  1. Please explain the purpose behind the illustrations that Jesus uses to show how God provides (vv. 25-30). Ultimately, what do these illustrations teach us?

 

 

  1. What other bible passages teach us about God’s providential care?

 

 

  1. According to Jesus, if we put the kingdom first, God will meet our needs (6:33). Has this proven true for you? If it has, would you like to share how? If it hasn’t proven true, what might that mean?