Lesson 14, Treasures in Heaven, Matthew 6:19 - 21

Sunday School Lesson for the Adult Class

Witnessing as Jesus and the Bible instructs us to witness

XVI. Treasures in Heaven                                                    Matthew 6:19 - 21

A. Eternal Rewards and Security                               Matthew 6:19, Luke 12:32, 33, Luke 18:22

         Putting off gratification now for a reward down the road is ultimately the rule of a successful life, Christian or otherwise. This is a law God put in place before the world began. Can you name a time or opportunity that comes along that doesn’t fit this rule?

         B. Divine protections                                                 Matthew 6:20, Luke 12:33, 1 Peter 1:4

         What guarantees do you have for your money in the bank, your retirement, you 401K, your social security, or money stashed in a mattress? What guarantees do you have that you can depend on your children or friends later in life? We only have the guarantees that God promises, and those alone.

  

         C. Hearts and treasures                                             Matthew 6:21, Luke 12:34,

  

Exodus 20:3. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. What your mind is the most is your god.