Sermon on the Mount: Part 22 | Labor in the Word Like an Ox

In Sermon on the Mount Part 22, we continue our verse-by-verse Bible study through Matthew 6:19-24, examining Jesus’ command to stop storing up treasures on earth and instead store up treasures in heaven. What exactly is heavenly treasure, and how should that command change the way Christians spend their time, energy, money, and lives? Beginning with the rich young ruler in Matthew 19:16-22, this study explores how earthly possessions can become a trap when they interfere with obedience to Jesus. We then connect Christ’s teaching to John 6:26-27, where Jesus tells His followers not to labor merely for food that perishes, but for that which endures unto everlasting life. A major focus is Matthew 13:44-52, including the treasure hidden in the field, the pearl of great price, and Jesus’ description of a scribe instructed in the Kingdom of Heaven who brings forth treasures “new and old.” Could the Word of God itself be one of the greatest treasures Christians can store within themselves? The discussion continues through Luke 12, the faithful and wise steward, 1 Corinthians 4, and the responsibility of Christians entrusted with the mysteries of God. We also examine 1 Timothy 5:17-18 and the biblical picture of pastors and teachers laboring in Scripture like an ox working in the field. The Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25 raises another question: What are Christians doing with what God has entrusted to them? Finally, the study turns to 2 Kings 21-22, contrasting Manasseh’s idolatry with King Josiah’s response when the lost Book of the Law is rediscovered. Jeremiah 7 and Deuteronomy 12 are also examined as warnings about false worship, cultural compromise, idolatry, and abandoning the Word of God. Where is your treasure? What would Jesus find you doing if He returned today? And are you continually digging into Scripture for treasures both new and old?

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