FAITH IN ACTION – A WARNING TO THE RICH
Welcome to a New LifeGroup Session!
Before we jump into our study, let’s take a moment to remember that there are THREE things we want to see happen every time our LifeGroups gather:
– Movement towards Each Other
– Movement towards God
– Movement towards our Community
Our questions follow this same format. All of the questions are designed towards movement. We hope you enjoy your time together in your LifeGroup.
**Remember, our goal is to deepen our relationship with Jesus and each other. Use the questions that are help and skip the rest.
CURRENT SERIES: Faith In Action
Authentic Christianity is a faith that is mirrored in action and actions that are mirrored in Christ. The book of James is one of the most practical books in the Bible that is so relevant today. It is challenges our faith to be lived out!
Last Week:
Is your life plan in alignment with God? Spend some this week talking to God about it.
Two Weeks Ago:
How can I show love towards someone who views politics different than me?
What does a right relationship with God look like in my life?
Key Verse:
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” Proverbs 19:17
Movement Towards Each Other (know the people in your group)
What is one thing you wanted for Christmas last year?
Movement Towards God (grow in your relationship with God)
When you were a kid, were you a “saver” or a spender?
Has that changed as an adult?
Did you ever save up money so you could buy something?
Was it worth it when you did?
What would you do with a million dollars?
How much money does someone need to have for you to consider them “rich”?
What is a purchase you made that you wish you could take back?
Read James 5:1-3
Does money actually buy happiness? Why?
Is wealth bad?
What is the warning about wealth?
What happens when “net worth” becomes our focus?
Is it about how much you have or what you do with what you do have?
Read Malachi 3:8-10; Proverbs 19:17
At the end of the day, whose money is it?
Is God “stingy” with us? How do you know?
Read James 5:5-6; Proverbs 3:27-28
Who’s is the most generous person you know?
What makes them that way?
Are they happy?
What does it mean to be generous?
How do these two passages talk about generosity?
Is money the only way you can be generous? Explain
Why does God want us to be generous with what He has given to us?
Movement Towards Community (they see the change in you)
How can you be generous to someone this week with the resources God has given you?
Checking In Each Time We Meet:
SPIRITUAL GOAL
NAME OF PLUS ONE
PRAYER REQUESTS