Teaching Goal: Count our blessings. Scriptures: Jeremiah 22:16 “He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me?” declares the Lord. Luke 12:48 From everyone who has been given much, much will [...]
Teaching Goal: Sacrificial gifts are important to God. Scripture: Mark 12:41-44 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and [...]
Teaching Goal: We cannot meet every need, but Jesus calls us to meet some needs. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7&11 “You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion…Each man should give what he has decided in his heart [...]
Story in a Box Teaching Goal: Family relationships are special. Scriptures: Book of Ruth Watch Video Materials: [...]
Idea from Karl Wheeler Teaching Goal: Give to the poor from what God gives us. Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-10 When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Do not [...]
Teaching Goal: Don’t allow money to become a barrier between you and God. Scripture: Luke 16:13 “No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You [...]
(To be completed over the course of two lessons, a week apart) Teaching Goal: God provides the money we have and has plans for its use. Scripture: Exodus 12:35-36 The Israelites did as Moses instructed and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold [...]
Teaching Goal: You cannot take material possessions to heaven. Scripture: Matthew 19:23-24 Jesus said to his disciples, “I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel [...]
Teaching Goal: Temporary discomfort can lead to greater rewards. Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12a Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven. Matthew [...]
Teaching Goal: Recognize our blessings so we can share with others. Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40 For I {the Lord} was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink…Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed [...]
Teaching Goal: Give Jesus a gift on His birthday. Scripture: Luke 2 (Story of Jesus’ birth.) Matthew 25:34-40 Then the King will say to those on his right, “Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since [...]