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Episode 8

Wealth and Worry

Watch an explainer video to discover what Jesus teaches in key Bible verses about wealth and possessions in the Sermon on the Mount.

Reflect

  1. What are some of the false promises we’re prone to believe about possessions and wealth?

  2. In Matthew 6:19, what is Jesus trying to communicate about earthly possessions?

  3. According to Jesus, what are some examples of sky stuff (or heavenly treasure)?

  4. According to Matthew 6:22-23, how can our perception of wealth shape us?

  5. How can wealth or possessions be like tyrants?

  6. In Matthew 6:25-34, how does Jesus’ appeal to the birds of the sky and flowers of the field invite us to shift our perspective about worry and possessions?

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Episode 3

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Episode 4

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Episode 5

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Episode 6

Warnings About Religious Practices

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Episode 7

The Lord’s Prayer

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Wealth and Worry

Watch an explainer video to discover what Jesus teaches in key Bible verses about wealth and possessions in the Sermon on the Mount.
Episode 9

Wisdom in Relationships

Watch a short video that explains Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 7:1-12 about not judging others, throwing pearls to pigs, and dealing with the plank in your eye.
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