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Matthew 6:19-21 Sermon on Treasures in Heaven
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Matthew 6:17-19 Concerning Treasures
Matthew 6:1-16; the 3 pieties • Doing the pieties is one way to store treasures in Heaven Introduction
Ancient Bible Study Methods ASK QUESTIONS!!
Moth What is the connection between a moth and treasures? NAU Matthew 6:19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. (Matt. 6:19 NAU) • What does “Moth and rust destroy” mean?
Moth continued • Today’s treasures definition • Jesus’ time treasures definition • Clara and the Mothballs story • Expensive garments stores in the house walls • Dirt floors; stayed damp especially in the rainy season • Insects would infest themselves in the house and live in the walls (especially moths) • Jesus was using the example of one’s good clothing
Rust • What treasure rusts? • Matthew 6:19 • NAU Matthew 6:19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. (Matt. 6:19 NAU)
“Rust destroys” • Original language - βρῶσις ἀφανίζει • Brosis can be translated as: food, eating, rust • Mike’s Translation: “where moths eat as food, thus destroys it” • Cultural consideration gives the context and tells us which translation to use Rust continued
For Us Today Earthly treasures can not be taken into heaven The “check at the grave: story Heavenly Treasures are created by good deeds (like the pieties), following God/Jesus’ instruction and laws Earthy treasures can perish Heavenly treasures are eternal