Aug. 29, 2021

Exodus 20:15

Living Free: Living to Give

Hosea 4:2

1. Stealing

A. Part of Satan's Mission

John 10:10

B. The Mess

Leviticus 19:11

C. Entitlement

Proverbs 6:30

Ephesians 4:28

2. The Giver

A. Giver of Life

1 Timothy 6:13

B. Giver of Gifts

James 1:17-18

C. Giver of Grace

John 5:21

3. Givers and Takers

A. Where do we keep our treasures

Matthew 6:19-21

B. An Army of Givers

James 2:14-17

Reflection Questions:

1. Did you ever steal anything? How did you justify that action?

2. What has God given to you to give to someone else?

Sunday, you heard the Message, Now What?

Follow Up Through the Week:

Monday, August 30, 2021

Read: John 10:7-18

How does Jesus describe Himself? What pictures do you have of Jesus’ giving nature? In verse 10, how does Jesus describe Satan? What have you witnessed Satan stealing? How does Jesus’ description in these verses help you to communicate His goodness to someone else?

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Read: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

How are you doing today in this fight that Paul describes? As you are in the battle, how does it help you to understand God as the Giver in verse 13? How do these verses compare to Jesus’ description in John 10:10 of who He is?

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Read: James 1:17, 18

What good gifts come to mind today that God has given to you? Reflect on the fact that the Father does not change. He has given you good gifts and that is who He is.

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Read: John 5:19-24

What does Jesus promise in these verses? What authority does He have given to Him? What peace can that give to you?

Friday, September 3, 2021

Read: Matthew 6:19-21

Where are your greatest treasures found today? When have you seen something, you found precious that the corrosion of this life has damaged or destroyed? How is this promise giving you perspective today of what God has entrusted you with?

Saturday, September 4, 2021

Read: Exodus 20:1-17

Take a deep breath and prepare your heart to worship tomorrow. Spend time with the Lord today.