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Matthew 6 · Grade 4

Your Father Knows

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Read and Think

In Matthew 6 Jesus warns against doing good things to be noticed by people. When you give to the needy, pray, or fast, do it quietly. "Your Father who sees in secret will reward you." Our worship is for God, not for applause.

Jesus also teaches His disciples a pattern for prayer. The Lord's Prayer begins with God: His name, His Kingdom, and His will. Then it asks for our needs: daily bread, forgiveness, and protection from temptation and evil. Jesus adds that those who forgive others will be forgiven by the Father.

Earthly treasure can rust or be stolen, but treasure in heaven lasts. "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Jesus says we cannot serve both God and money. Instead of worrying, look at the birds and the lilies, which God cares for. Our Father knows what we need, so we should seek first His Kingdom.

Show What You Know

  1. Why does Jesus warn against praying or giving to be seen?

  2. What does the first part of the Lord's Prayer focus on?

  3. What does Jesus say about where our treasure is?

  4. What two examples from nature did Jesus use to teach about worry?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. In Matthew 6 Jesus warns against doing things to be noticed by people.
  2. When you give to the needy, , or fast, do it quietly.
  3. Jesus also teaches His disciples a pattern for .
  4. Jesus adds that those who forgive others will be forgiven by the .
  5. Earthly treasure can rust or be stolen, but treasure in lasts.

Think About It

  1. Which part of the Lord's Prayer means the most to you right now? Why?

  2. What is something you worry about? How can you trust the Father with it this week?

Memory Verse

“But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”

Matthew 6:33 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Jesus said to seek God's Kingdom first. What might that look like in your day?
  • Why do you think Jesus warned about doing good things just to be seen?

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