our generosity: Does God grade on a curve?

Journey Church Bozeman Sermons

Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor

Referenced Scripture:
Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 12:48b, Luke 16:10-12, Matthew 6:21,24, Genesis 2:15, Colossians 3:23, Proverbs 21:20, Proverbs 22:7, Philippians 4:12

Reflection Questions:
Read Matthew 25:14-30
1. Imagine you are standing in front of Jesus giving an account for how you managed the resources He gave you in this life: What thoughts/emotions/questions come to mind? What do you think Jesus might affirm about your management? (be specific). What do you think Jesus might critique about your management? (be specific).

2. What do you think it means that God owns everything I have? In what ways can we live counter to that idea. ie. what I have is “my money”? How would we live if we believed that God is the owner of all I have? Share some specific examples.

3. In all of the areas of management (below) rate yourself 1-5. Why did you give each number? Explain.
1- need help!! TO 5-crushing it!!
- Diligent Earner
- Prudent Spender
- Generous Giver
- Wise Saver
- Cautious Debtor
- Simple Lifestyle

4. What advantages can you see to aligning your life to the values of God’s Kingdom with your resources? What costs are there to ignoring God’s financial values? How can our culture promote financial principles that run counter to the values of God and His Kingdom?

5. Who could you process the content in the FreedUp App to help each other grow in managing God’s resources? Take time to reach out to them now and ask.

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