An extended Sunday Sermon edition of Wilderness Wanderings! The texts come from Matthew 6:1-4, from the New International Version of the Bible. Dive In discussion questions are below for further reflection! To see this sermon in the context of the worship service it comes from, find it here on YouTube. Or, head to our website to connect with the worshiping community of Immanuel CRC: immanuelministries.ca

DIVE IN QUESTIONS

1. What stands out to you from hearing these verses? Is God offering an invitation or a challenge to you through those words? Take time to pray about it.

2. Jesus sometimes tells us to let our light shine before others and sometimes to do our acts of righteousness secretly. How can we know the difference?

3. We’ve moved from the “what” to do of righteous living now to the question of “why” we do it. What are the different motivations that people might have for “performing” their righteousness vs. doing it “secretly?”

4. Does Jesus tell us to stop seeking other rewards for giving and generosity? What might he be saying about our desire for rewards? What rewards ought we to desire?

5. How might you live this out this week in the ways that you give of whatever you have (time, help, money, etc.)?