Matthew 6:19-21 Sermon on Treasures in Heaven

1. Matthew 6:17-19 Concerning Treasures

2. Matthew 6:1-16; the 3 pieties • Doing the pieties is one way to store treasures in Heaven Introduction

3. Ancient Bible Study Methods ASK QUESTIONS!!

4. 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?

5. 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

6. 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)

7. “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

8. 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