Stepping In: Getting things started!

 

1-Share something you learned from The Blessed Life series or book.

 

2-How have you seen God’s blessing in some unique way throughout these past four weeks of this series?

 

 

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Week 1: The _________ mindset: We have INFINITELY more than ENOUGH

 

Week 2: The Tithe must be ________________.

 

Week 3: Because God has blessed us with more, we will _______________ give more.

 

Week 4: When you are generous ___________ your life, God is generous _______ your life.

 

 

Building Up: What is God Saying?

 

Read 1 Timothy 6:3-5. What is the value of knowing there is TRUTH we can all relate to and follow? What happens if everyone makes up his or her own truth?

 

Read 1 Timothy 6:6-10. How does the advertising agencies work against our desire to live a “content” life? Why is contentment such an important quality? Why is the “love of money” so dangerous?

 

Read 1 Timothy 6:17. If you make $33,000/year you are in the top 10% of the wealth in the world. What’s the danger of putting our hope in our money and possessions?

 

Read 1 Timothy 6:18. Why is it important to note this is a “command” and not a suggestion?

 

Read 1 Timothy 6:19. This isn’t the only place in the Bible that talks about this. What are some of the ways we can understand it?

 

Living Out: How do I obey?

 

1-What needs to happen for you to “take hold of the life that is truly life”?

 

2-We are starting a new series this next weekend. It’s about handling the pain that life throws at us at times. Do you know someone who could be BLESSED by this series? Who could you invite THIS WEEK?

 

3-Keep your eyes open for a family your LG can adopt for the holidays.