Message Notes
Look Back
What did you discover by assessing how much you have been giving and what it represents?
Look Up
Read 2 Corinthians 9:10-11
- What do these verses say is the source, or supplier of our generosity?
- What do our giving habits say about our faith in the “supplier” and source of our giving? What do you want your giving to reflect?
Read 1 Timothy 6:17-19
- Who do you think the author (Paul) was trying to reach in this message? What specifically does he warn people about in verse 17? Why do you think he focuses on this?
- How many different things does Paul tell his audience to do in this passage? Which one of these is easiest for you personally? Which one is the toughest?
- What do most people think of when someone talks about “putting hope in God”? What do you think Paul is talking about and what specific reason does he give for doing this in verse 17?
Read Luke 12:15-21
- How is this passage similar to Paul’s message in 1 Timothy? How is it different?
- Why do you think Jesus focuses on what happens to our possessions after our lives end? What does this say about God?
- What do you think it looks like to be “rich toward God”? How does this impact your generosity toward others?
Overall (Discovery Bible Study)
- What do these scriptures say about God?
- What do they say about people?
- How will I apply this to my life?
Look Ahead
Take time to prayerfully consider the story behind your stuff, your abundance? In what ways do you think you are honoring your supplier? (Enjoying His provision but being rich toward Him.) In what ways should you be? If opportunities arise in 2023, will you be prepared and ready?
