Bible Study: Matthew 6:19-24
How to Grow in Generosity
What does Jesus really want for us when He talks about money and giving?
In this week’s Bible study, we explore Matthew 6:19–24 and talk about how giving isn’t just about what we part with—it’s about what we are part of.
We walk through four key principles (yes, they all start with “S”!) that help us understand how generosity shapes our hearts, reveals our values, and connects us to something bigger than ourselves.
From the way Jesus reframes wealth to the challenge of choosing our true master, this conversation opens up space to reflect: How does giving shape who we are becoming? And what does it look like to live with freedom in a world driven by scarcity?
Group Leader One-Pager
🧭 This Week’s Focus:
How does giving shape our hearts and align us with the freedom Jesus offers? This passage invites us to see generosity not as loss, but as participation in God’s vision.
📖 Key Verse
“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21
❤️ Key Gospel Reminder
God has given you his treasure: the life, death, and Spirit of his Son Jesus Christ, which means his heart is for you, his gaze is on you. You have his affection and his attention.
🔑 Main Teaching Points (Four Ss)
Give to Steer Your Heart – Giving directs your heart toward what matters.
Give as a Sign – Giving reveals your trust and your belonging.
Give Strategically – Invest in what lasts beyond this life.
Give Sacrificially – You can’t serve both God and money—giving reclaims freedom.
💬 Discussion Questions
Discussion Break 1
GIVE TO STEER (v21)
What is the promise of this verse?
GIVE AS A SIGN (v22-23)
What is the promise of this verse?
How you view money is key, how does Jesus’ view of money differ from that of the world around you?
Discussion Break 2
GIVE STRATEGICALLY (v19-20)
What is the promise of this verse?
What does it mean that your treasure is stored in heaven?
Discussion Break 3
GIVE SACRIFICIALLY (v24)
What is the promise of this verse?
How is Jesus a different and better master than money?
📝 Leader Tips
The focus is on the heart, not amounts—this is about spiritual formation.
Normalise questions and tension—money is a vulnerable topic for many.
Signpost giving to St Peter’s, all the information can be found here: stpetersbrighton.org/give/
🎙️ QUOTES
“Giving isn’t about what God wants from you—it’s what He wants for you.”
“The distinctive thing that money allows us—its most seductive promise—is abundance without dependence.” - Jon Tyson
“You can give without loving, but you can’t love without giving.”
“The principle of tithing grounded giving in gratitude—because the first step in giving 10% was to count the 100%. They had to literally count their blessings.”
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