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📖 Kingdom Come Part 12: Practicing Kingdom Faith– Matthew 6:1–18 Bible Study
True Devotion Doesn’t Need an Audience
In a world that constantly demands we perform—on social media, in our communities, and even within the church—Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:1–18 confront us with eternal wisdom: “Beware of practicing your righteousness before others in order to be seen by them.”
In Kingdom Come Episode 12, Pastor Tim Hatch dives deep into Jesus’ teaching on giving, praying, and fasting—three essential spiritual disciplines that had become performance-based rituals in first-century Judaism. These practices are still essential for today’s believers, but Jesus challenges us to check our motives and guard against using them to gain human approval.
Grab your Kingdom Come journal and join us for a deep dive into Christ’s radical call to live like the Father. Available in any Waters Church book store or online at https://timhatchlive.com/journal
🔑 Application for Today:- Learn what Jesus says about giving, praying, and fasting in secret
- Discover how to break free from performative Christianity
- Understand the dangers of spiritual practices done for show
- Explore the true meaning of the Lord’s Prayer as a model
- Apply Matthew 6:1–18 to your modern faith journey
- Gain practical tools to build a private, sincere devotional life
- Be encouraged to seek God’s reward, not public applause
- Unpack real-life examples of faith refined through hardship
- Experience freedom in serving God from the heart, not for likes
📖 Key Takeaways:
- The Enemy of Peace is Performance
A performance-based faith is exhausting. Jesus invites us into a relationship with God that prioritizes authenticity over applause. - Spiritual Disciplines for the Right Audience
Jesus confronts religious hypocrisy and redirects giving (v.2–4), praying (v.5–15), and fasting (v.16–18) to be done “in secret” where the Father sees. - Understanding the Lord’s Prayer (v.9–13)
Discover a 6-part framework for prayer that keeps us centered on worship, submission, dependence, confession, guidance, and deliverance. - Modern Application
Whether you’re tempted to flaunt your faith or afraid to engage in spiritual practices, this message calls you back to the heart of devotion—where God’s love and reward await. - Encouraging Stories
Hear how Amy Carmichael’s brown eyes and Fanny Crosby’s blindness became blessings through divine purpose, illustrating that God knows what we need—better than we do.
🔍 Matthew’s Background & Purpose
- Matthew (Levi) was a tax collector, despised by fellow Jews but chosen by Jesus.
- His name means “Gift of God” or “Gift of Jehovah.”
- He references the Old Testament over 100 times, writing primarily to a Jewish audience to prove Jesus as the Messiah.
- He is one of twelve people in history who walked with God in the flesh, observing His miracles and teachings firsthand.
📝 Follow Along with the Kingdom Come Journal!
Want to go deeper in your study? The Kingdom Come Journal is designed to help you reflect, apply, and grow in your faith! 📖 Each session includes: ✔️ Reflection questions ✔️ Space to write insights ✔️ Guided prayers 📦 Order your copy at TimHatchLive.com/journal or pick one up at Waters Church cafés.💬 Discussion Questions
1️⃣ What stood out to you in today’s study? 2️⃣ How does this passage encourage or challenge you? 3️⃣ What’s one takeaway you can apply to your life this week? 🙏 Need prayer? Let us know—we’d love to pray for you! 📢 Watch & Listen Now: 📺 YouTube & Rumble 🎧 Your Favorite Podcast Platforms➡️ Next Up: Part 13 • Matthew 6:19–34 – Treasures that Last — don’t miss it!
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