If you had to pick one word or phrase to describe your relationship with money, what would it be?

Read Matthew 6:2-4. Jesus begins his teaching with the word 'when,' not 'if.' Why do you think Jesus considers giving such a central discipline in the lives of his followers?

What would 'sounding a trumpet' look like practically in our modern context? Are there common ways people expect to be recognized for how they steward their money?

Why is it important to Jesus that we give in secret? 

Jesus says those who give in secret will be rewarded by their heavenly Father. In the sermon today, we discussed 4 kinds of reward (below). What has been your own experience with giving? Have you tasted any of these rewards? How did it affect your faith?