Rich Toward God
How to use Talk It Over
Talking through the message during the week helps you and your group turn what God is saying to you into action steps. Begin with the key questions, add any optional scriptures and questions if needed, and then wrap up by deciding on your next steps. If you missed this week’s message, check it out online here.
John’s Main Idea
God has blessed me with more than I need. I’m rich. I will not trust in riches, but in Him who richly provides. Because I have more, I will give more and do more – all for His glory!
Key Questions
- If someone were to look at the way you spend your money and time, what do you think they would say you value in your heart?
- What does it mean to you to be rich toward God?
- Which of these do you need to focus on: being rich in good deeds, generosity, or relationships? What are you going to do about it?
Optional Questions
If needed, include one or more of these Scriptures and questions to extend your conversation.
- With your Bible or Bible App, read and discuss Luke 12:16-21 and 1 Timothy 6:17-19.
- In what situations do you find yourself most often being rich in the wrong way?
- With which of your possessions do you want to be more generous? How will you do it?
- Which relationships are you the richest in? How have these relationships helped you grow?
- What relationship do you need to work on most? What steps will you take to improve this relationship?
Next Steps
What’s the one thing that stood out to you most from this series? How will it help you become rich in the things that matter most?
DAILY BIBLE READINGS
Take steps to be rich in the things that matter most by reading and talking over the following Bible passages this week.
Day 1: Luke 12:13-21
Day 2: 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Day 3: 1 Peter 2:11-12
Day 4: Proverbs 11:25
Day 5: John 13:34-35
Day 6: Luke 6:37-38
Day 7: 1 John 4:7-21