Lesson 14 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Adapted from a lesson with the same title by Chip Bell at www.Bible.org. Presented 1/13/13 at Palm Desert Church of Christ by Dale Wells.
- 1.AMEN! WOW! Matthew 6:5-8THE DISCIPLES HANDBOOKStudies in the
Sermon on the Mount
2. THE DISCIPLES HANDBOOKWorship EconomyCode
RelationshipsCharacter DisciplesChoices 3. Matthew 6:1Be careful
not to do your acts ofrighteousness before men, to beseen by them.
If you do, you willhave no reward from your Father in heaven. 4. A
general principle: If you perform religious acts toimpress other
people then youllmiss Gods reward. 5. THE DISCIPLES WORSHIPClink,
Clink, Ta Da! (6:1-4)Amen, Wow! (6:5-8) 6. OSTENTATIOUS PRAYER
Matthew 6:5 7. Matthew 6:5a "And when you pray, do not belike the
hypocrites, for they loveto pray standing in thesynagogues and on
the street corners to be seen by men. 8. Matthew 6:5bI tell you the
truth, they have received their reward in full. 9. Ostentatious
PrayerAction: Performance artMotive: Praise of othersResult: Paid
in full 10. You might be a member of the Churchof Christ if The
next Gospel Guide, guard 728bappointedmeetingsand direct ustime
Ready Separate and Giving BrotherhoodrecollectionapartAuditorium
Grape juiceShaped notes Acts 2:38 11. SECRET PRAYERMatthew 6:6 12.
Matthew 6:6aBut when you pray, go into yourroom, close the door and
pray toyour Father, who is unseen. 13. ALWAYS IN SECRET? 14.
Matthew 6:6bThen your Father, who sees whatis done in secret, will
reward you. 15. WHAT REWARD? 16. I asked God for strength, that I
might achieve.I was made weak, that I might learn to obey.I asked
for health, that I might do greater things.I was given infirmity,
that I might do better things.I asked for riches, that I might be
happy.I was given poverty, that I might be wise.I asked for power
that I might have the praise of men.I was given weakness, that I
might feel the need of God.I asked for all things, that I might
enjoy life.I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.I got
nothing that I asked for but everything I had hoped for.Despite
myself, my prayers were answered.I am, among all people, most
richly blessed. 17. Psalm 145:18-19 MSGGods there, listening for
all who pray, for allwho pray and mean it. He does whats best
forthose who fear himhears them call out, andsaves them. 18. 1
Chronicles 28:9 MSGGod examines every heart and sees throughevery
motive. If you seek him, hell make sureyou find him. 19. I asked
the Lord1. I asked the Lord that Imight growIn faith and love
andevery graceMight more of Hissalvation knowAnd seek moreearnestly
His face 20. I asked the Lord2. Twas He who taughtme thus to
prayAnd He I trust hasanswered prayerBut it has been in such awayAs
almost drove me todespair 21. I asked the Lord3. I hoped that in
somefavored hourAt once Hed answer myrequestAnd by His
lovesconstraining powerSubdue my sins andgive me rest 22. I asked
the Lord4. Instead of this Hemade me feelThe hidden evils of
myheartAnd let the angrypowers of HellAssault my soul in everypart
23. I asked the Lord5. Yea more with Hisown hand He seemedIntent to
aggravate mywoeCrossed all the fairdesigns I schemed,Cast out my
feelings,laid me low 24. I asked the Lord6. Lord why is this,
Itrembling criedWilt Thou pursue thyworm to death?"Tis in this way"
TheLord replied"I answer prayer forgrace and faith" 25. I asked the
Lord7. "These inward trials IemployFrom self and pride toset thee
freeAnd break thy schemesof earthly joyThat thou mayest seekthy all
in me (Repeat) 26. Secret PrayerAction: For an exclusive
audienceMotive: To honor and obey GodResult: Reward from God 27.
SINCERE PRAYERMatthew 6:7-8 28. Matthew 6:7And when you pray, do
not keepon babbling like pagans, for theythink they will be heard
becauseof their many words. 29. Matthew 6:8Do not be like them, for
yourFather knows what you needbefore you ask him. 30. SUMMING
UPMotive is more important than mode
