Group Reconnect
- What’s your favorite fast-food restaurant and your favorite item on the menu?
- If you had $10,000 and were forced to spend it selfishly, what would you buy?
Open in Prayer
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Message Recap
Jesus had a lot to say about money and possessions. But His teachings imply that, rather than wanting something from us, He wants something for us.
Dave Dummitt challenged us to examine our posture toward money. Are we defensive about it? Do we trust in it as our source of security? Do we feel guilty about our financial choices? Do we arrogantly flaunt our wealth? Or, do we hold our money with open hands, believing that everything belongs to God?
Discussion Questions
- What stood out to you most in Dave’s illustration about the waffle fries?
- Review what you learned about each posture toward money. Which posture best describes you when you’re at your worst?
- Read Matthew 6:19–21. What earthly treasures can take first place in our hearts?
- Money can be an enormous source of stress. How have you seen financial opinions and decisions create problems for people?
- Read Proverbs 3:9–10. In what specific ways can we honor God with our wealth?
- Read Proverbs 11:24–25; 19:17; and 1 Timothy 6:17–19. Jesus teaches us principles about money because He wants something for us. What does God want for us?
Live it Out
- What step can you take this week to place your trust in God and be more open-handed with the resources God has given you?
- Throughout this series, there will be opportunities for you to learn what God says about money and ways to practice generosity. Ask God to help you trust Him more and more as you open your heart and mind to what next steps He might invite you to take.
- Is there another way God is calling you to live out the message this week?
Close in Prayer
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