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Week Thirteen: Money

The person will grow in their understanding of money and how to honor God with it.

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Meeting Outline

Scriptures
1 Timothy 6:6-10 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Luke 12:15 Hebrews 13:5 Proverbs 15:27 Mark 10:17-31 Malachi 3:6-12 Matthew 25:14-30 Luke 19:1-10 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 1 John 3:17
Discussion Questions
  • How has your week been spiritually ?/ What is God teaching you?
  • How do we honor God with our money?
  • Read 1 Timothy 6:6-10 & v17-19. What is God’s warning to us about money? 
  • Read Luke 12:15, Heb 13:5, Prov 15:27. What do these verses teach us about money? How does it change the way you view money?
  • Read Mark 10:17-31. What kept the Rich Young Ruler from following Jesus?
  • Read Malachi 3:6-12. What is tithing? What is God’s promise when it comes to tithing? 
    • li>Read Matthew 25:14-30. What does this teach us about how to honor God with our money?
  • What does God judge these men based on? If you were God, would you trust you with your money? 
  • What is stewardship? How does understanding this principle affect the way you think about money?
  • Luke 19:1-10. How did Zachaeus’ view of money change after meeting Jesus?
  • Read 2 Cor 9:6-15. What does God want us to do with our money & wealth? 
  • What does it mean to “give what you have decided in your heart to give”?
  • Why does God want his people to be characterized by generosity? 
  • Read 1 John 3:17. What is one of the fruits of the love of God at work in us? 
  • What is your next step when it comes to honoring God with your money?

Going Deeper

Application

Common Misconceptions

  • Address Common Misconceptions.
  • Tithing = Generosity. Tithing is an obedience principle. Generosity is over and beyond our 10% tithe. 
  • Money is evil. The Bible does not teach this. It teaches that the love of money is evil. Money is a good tool to advance God’s kingdom.
  • I can follow Jesus and do what I want with my money. Many times money is the hardest area to surrender to God. 
  • I can follow Jesus and not be generous. When we follow Jesus, we become like Him. He is the most generous person ever. 
  • If I follow Jesus, I will be rich. This is the teaching of the prosperity gospel and it is false. God promises to bless his people but not necessarily financially.
  • If I follow Jesus, I will be poor. This is not a teaching in the Bible. The Bible teaches to be content with whatever you have.

Common Next Steps

  • Repent of greed and idolatry of money.
  • Become a faithful steward
  • Begin Giving. 
  • Begin Pursuing a Generous Lifestyle.
Links/Downloads
The Generosity Matrix The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn

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