21 February 2016

The Teachings of Jesus : Lesson 9

The Teachings of Jesus : Lesson 9
Text: Matthew 6: 1-4

Speaker:
Rev Dr Charles Tan
Series:
The Teachings of Jesus

Message Notes

CHARITABLE DEEDS

 

  1. The practice of charitable deeds

a) This was commanded             Deuteronomy 15:7-11
b) “Open your hand”                                                            Deuteronomy 15:8, 11
c) “Willingly lend him sufficient for his need” Deuteronomy 15: 8
d) “Your heart should not be grieved when you give to him” Deuteronomy 15:10
e) “The LORD your God will bless you in all your works” Deuteronomy 15:10
f) “The poor will never cease from the land” Deuteronomy 15:11
  1. The degeneration of this practice in the days of Jesus

a) Doing charitable deeds before men             Matthew 6:1
b) Seeking to be seen by people                         Matthew 6:1
c) Seeking reward             Matthew 6:1
d) The sounding of the trumpet                         Matthew 6:2
e) The hypocrisy exposed             Matthew 6:2
  1. The true and correct practice

a) Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing Matthew 6:3
b) That your charitable deed may be done in secret             Matthew 6:4
c) Your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly             Matthew 6:4

THE PRACTICE OF CHARITABLE DEEDS IN THE NT ERA

  1. Jerusalem Church Acts 2:45

a) Sold possessions and goods
b) Divided them among all, as anyone had need
  1. Sending relief to Jerusalem             Acts 11:27-30

a) Famine in Judea predicted
b)Brethren in Antioch, Syria sent relief through Barnabas and Paul
  1. Caring for Widows                         1 Timothy 5

  1. Maintaining of good works        Titus 3:8