Lesson 2: Stewards are Committed to God.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading Proverbs 16:3, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Main Points COMMIT TO THE LORD: To commit something to God literally means to, “roll them over to His care.” The picture in the Hebrew language is…
Read MoreLesson 1: God is the Owner and We are the Manager.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading Psalm 24:1, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” Main Points THE EARTH IS THE LORD’S: All the earth belongs to the Lord because He created it. In the beginning God created…
Read MoreNarrow & Wide Gate
“The Sermon on the Mount ends with four warnings, each offering paired contrasts: two ways (vv. 13- 14), two [kinds of prophets] (vv. 15- 20), two claims (vv. 21- 23), and two builders (vv. 24- 27). They focus on [end time] judgment and so make it plain that the theme is still the kingdom of heaven.…
Read MoreLesson 14: Offerings Reveal Where Our Treasures Are.
Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading Matthew 6:19-21, “19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where…
Read MoreAsk, Seek, & Knock
The mystery of prayer is profound. One on hand God is ultimately in control and knows everything we need even before we ask it. One the other hand, He has determined to only move on our behalf through our personal requests. Some might justly ask, “What is the purpose of prayer if God already knows…
Read MoreLesson 13: Offerings Imitate God’s Generosity.
Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 9:15, “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” Main Points THANKS BE TO GOD: Everyone in the entire world needs to offer praise to God because He is the source of everything good in our lives. For example: God has given…
Read MoreDo Not Judge
“Don’t judge me lest you be judged!” has become the anthem of this generation as Christ’s disciples bring forth the Word of God with penetrating conviction. However, could this verse really mean that Jesus wishes no one to ever be confronted with the Word of God regarding their sin unless it comes from a perfect…
Read MoreLoving People Isn’t Always Easy… But It’s Always Worth It!
Loving people can often times be easier said then done. We all have our own areas we can grow in but sometimes you may run into people who refuse to acknowledge their real issues and they may frustrate your passion for discipleship. So for those who have desired to love people by making disciples and…
Read MoreLesson 12: Offerings are Given by the Grace of God.
Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 9:14, “And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.” Main Points GRACE: The biblical definition for grace not only refers to forgiveness of sin, but also…
Read MoreDo Not Worry
Worry is meditating on fear and prayer is mediating on faith. Worry drains our strength, faith gives us strength. Worry often times never comes true, but faith in God never fails. Though worry is a normal temptation Jesus gave us a simple remedy to be free from it’s paralyzing grasp- “to seek God’s Kingdom and…
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