Is God Our Treasure?

March 6-12, 2011
Is God Our Treasure? Part 1: What we treasure reveals our heart.

PRAY
Before you begin reading, reflecting, discussing, and applying, begin by opening your heart up to our Creator and Sustainer.  Praise Him and ask Him to incline your heart to His.

STUDY
Read Matthew 6:19-34.  Take time to reflect on Jesus’ heart behind the saying these things.  Do you think Jesus was speaking to an audience that was wealthy or rich?  Why is that question even important when reading this passage?

DISCUSS
What does Jesus mean when he says the word, treasure?  What are the natures of treasures on earth and treasures in Heaven?  What storehouse are you investing in?  Read all of Matthew 6:19-34 and look to see how verses 19-21 connect and relate to following verses.

LIVE
Make an hour in your week to look at: 1) your bank statements from the last couple months; 2) your calendar from the last couple months; and 3) look at your hands in the context of your calendar and ask yourself what did I do with skills God has given me?  Take the remaining time to come before Jesus and worship Him.  Confess, repent, and thank God for His grace and power.  Look back to your calendar, statements, and hands, and see how you can live like Jesus is your treasure.