SERMON QUESTIONS

It is our deep conviction that the Bible is not just to be listened to (Deut. 6:4), but studied (2 Tim. 2:15), meditated upon (Ps 1:2), memorized (Ps. 119:11), and, ultimately, applied to our lives (James 1:22). Because of this, our Bible studies revolve around the study, meditation, memorization, and application of God’s inspired Word to our lives. Below are sermon questions that correspond to our Sunday morning teaching, so that we slow down and really take in what God is trying to tell us as a church Ohana. These questions will be discussed at our weekly Bible Studies.

For all answers, use Scripture to support your answer as best as possible.

  1. Read Matthew 6:19–34

  2. What ministers to you or convicts you in this passage?

  3. How does this passage naturally and logically flow from the preceding content in the Sermon on the Mount?

  4. Jesus talks about treasuring things in this passage. What does it mean to treasure something?

  5. Jesus begins by telling us to not lay up (or store up) treasures for us on earth (verse 19). Why does he tell us this? What things do you treasure on earth now and why? Why are these “treasures” not worth treasuring?

  6. Instead of treasuring things on earth, Jesus tells us to store up treasures in heaven (verse 20). What does Jesus mean by saying this? What are we to treasure? How do we lay up treasures in heaven? Also consider Colossians 3:1–4; 1 Peter 1:3–4, 13.

  7. In verse 21, Jesus says that where our treasure is our heart will be also. What are you treasuring and what does this tell you about your heart? What treasures must you let go? Why is it good and beneficial to let these earthly treasures go?

  8. What is our ultimate treasure?

  9. What does Jesus mean about the eyes in verses 22–23 and how does this teach us about treasuring things?

  10. Why would Jesus end on a statement about serving two lords? What are/is the lord(s) of your life?

  11. How do we see the gospel in this passage?

Practice

Spend time contemplating God as your greatest treasure

Meditation/Memory Verse(s)

“where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

—Matthew 6:21