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Lesson 9: Stewards are Trustworthy.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading Luke 16:11, “So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?” Main Points TRUSTWORTHY WITH WORLDLY WEALTH: Jesus was both the wisest and most practical teacher of all time. His insight to stewardship…
Read MoreLesson 8: Stewards are to be Faithful.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading Matthew 25:23, “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness.” Main Points GOD WILL JUDGE OUR FAITHFULNESS: Jesus…
Read MoreLesson 7: Stewards are to be Fruitful.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading John 15:5, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” Main Points GOD IS THE SOURCE OF ALL BLESSINGS: Jesus taught…
Read MoreLesson 6: Stewards are to be Wise.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading Luke 14:42-44, “42 The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time? 43 It will be good for that servant…
Read MoreLesson 5: Stewards Can Receive More from God.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading 1 John 3:21-22, “21 Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God 22 and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him.” Main Points HAVE CONFIDENCE IN…
Read MoreLesson 4: Every Person Has Been Given Gifts to Steward.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading 1 Peter 4:10, “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” Main Points WHATEVER GIFT YOU HAVE RECEIVED: Take a moment to think about all the gifts…
Read MoreLesson 3: Stewards Work Hard at Whatever They Do.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading Colossians 3:23-24, “23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the…
Read MoreLesson 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 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…
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