Emphasis of the Hidden
(Matthew Ch. 6)
“And your Father who sees in secret will reward youâ€
                                              (Matthew 6:4,6,18)
Introduction:   In Matthew 5, Jesus spoke of making one’s religion public to glorify the Father (see esp. vv. 13-16). Now, in chapter 6, he will emphasize hidden discipleship.
I.                  Three hidden devotions –
                 A.           6:1-4               ____________________
                 B.           6:5-15             _____________________
                 C.           6:16-18            _____________________
II.               Three misdirected devotions –
           A.     6:19-21      ______________________
           B.     6:22-23      ______________________
           C.     6:24          ______________________
III.            How can this be?   (6:25-34)
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Conclusion:Â Â Â This chapter will be rejected by the merely curious, but embraced by the more consecrated, seekers of the kingdom of heaven.