June 29, 2014

Matthew Lesson 17: Me, Worry about Money?

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Matthew Lesson 17: Me, Worry about Money?
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Scripture: Matthew 6:16-34

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Lesson Outline

Introduction

  1. The incarnation and preparation of the King (Matthew 1:1-4:11)
  2. The declaration of the principles of the King (Matthew 4:12-7:29)
    1. The introduction to the ministry of the King (Matthew 4:12-25)
    2. The principles of the King (Matthew 5:1-7:29)
      1. The setting (Matthew 5:1-2)
      2. The subjects of the kingdom (Matthew 5:3-16)
      3. The explanation of genuine righteousness (Matthew 5:17-7:12)
        1. The principle of righteousness and the Law (Matthew 5:17-48)
        2. The practice of righteousness (Matthew 6:1-18)
          1. The maxim ((Matthew 6:1)
            1. A discussion of rewards
            2. The principle
          2. The motives for good deeds (Matthew 6:2-18)
            1. The rewards for giving (Matthew 6:2-4)
            2. The rewards for praying (Matthew 6:5-15)
            3. The rewards for fasting (Matthew 6:16-18)
              NB. The importance of expressing gratitude to people
              “When . . .”
              What about fasting today?
        3. The perspectives of righteousness (Matthew 6:19-7:12)
          1. With respect to wealth (Matthew 6:19-34)
            1. The command (Matthew 6:19-20)
            2. The reason for the command (Matthew 6:21)
            3. Two illustrations (Matthew 6:22-24)
              The eye
              Slavery
            4. Seven reasons we are not to worry about money (Matthew 6:25-34)
              1. The command (Matthew 6:25a)
              2. The explanation (Matthew 6:25b-34)
                The logic of creation (Matthew 6:25b)
                The superiority of humans to birds (Matthew 6:26)
                The futility of worry (Matthew 6:27)
                The beauty of wild flowers (Matthew 6:28-30)
                The custom of Gentiles (Matthew 6:31-32a)
                The knowledge of our heavenly Father (Matthew 6:32b-33)
                The sufficiency of a day’s evil (Matthew 6:34)

Conclusion and application

  • Matthew 6:25
  • Matthew 6:33
Dr. Stanley Toussaint
The humble, spiritual giant from Hinckley, Minnesota, who touched the lives of many, taught and preached the Scriptures, and loved well, is home—with his Lord and Savior. Dr. Stanley Toussaint, Dallas Theological Seminary's beloved senior professor emeritus of Bible Exposition who loved to teach Hebrews and Revelation is now with his Lord and Savior.

Known as one of the world's leading authorities on the New Testament, Dr. Toussaint was also an editor, author, and conference speaker. A man who loved to fish and travel, he has taught in Christian schools in the Middle East, Australia, and the Far East, and has ministered in pulpits around the world. A pastor-teacher committed to expository preaching, Dr. Toussaint aptly blended scholarship with a heart for God and His people.

After retiring from teaching in 2012, Dr. Toussaint continued to do the work he loved. He served as an adjunct professor, teaching and mentoring his students, and staying active in his home church, Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. He seldom let anything stop him from completing what God had set before him.

Visit dts.edu for more information about Dr. Toussaint.
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