Jesus teaches on three spiritual disciplines. From the passage, fill in the table below:

What are the consequences (or difference in “reward”) for practicing your righteousness in public vs in a private relationship with God?

What do you think it means to “receive your reward in full” (v2, 5, 16)? Conversely, what might it mean to be rewarded by the Father? (v4, 6, 18)

What does Jesus teach us to pray for in the Lord’s prayer? (v9-13)

Do you find yourself wanting others to see your righteous deeds? How does this passage help you to re-frame your desires?

1. Ask God for humility to seek His approval, not human recognition, in your spiritual disciplines. Praise Him for being a generous Father who rewards faithfulness.

2. Linda McKerrell: Pray for young couples considering long-term missions to have clarity and trust in God.

3. Newcomers: Pray for new attendees to feel welcomed and integrated into the life of the church.