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TREASURES: The Biblical Basis for Tithing Part II

October 20, 2013 Series: Stewards Living a God Pleasing Life

Passage: Matthew 6:19–6:21

TREASURES:

The Biblical Basis for Tithing

Part II

(Matthew 6:19-21)

I. CHRIST'S _______________________

A. DO NOT FOCUS ON _________________________.

1. The treasures that Jesus refers to are ________________ treasures.

2. Earthly treasures will ______________________.

3. Earthly treasures _____________ us to kingdom priorities.

 

B. DO FOCUS ON ____________________________.

1. _______________________ treasures.

 

C. DETERMINE WHERE YOUR _______________ IS

1. The weight that you place on earthly treasures is a ____________________ of spirituality.

 

II. CONCRETE ACTION STEPS

A. If you do not tithe consistently, begin __________.

B. Abandon your _______________ for not tithing.

C. Give your __________ to the Lord.

D. Make _____________________ in your lifestyle.

E. Your giving should be ________________________.

F. Give ______________________.

G. Give ______________________.

H. Give _______________________.

I. Give _______________________.

J. Give as an _________________________________.

 

THE BIBLICAL BASIS FOR TITHING

Part 2

Matthew 6:19-21

Discussion Questions

 

1.   God graciously gives the gifts of time, talents, and treasures to his people.  Which of these gifts pose the greatest challenge to you when it comes to stewardship?  How is the Holy Spirit convicting you these days?  What lessons are you learning about biblical stewardship?

2.   What are the three areas of concern for Christ in Matt. 6:19-21?  Why is he so concerned about these things?

3.   How is your attitude about treasures a sort of barometer that helps measure spiritual maturity?

4.   What excuses have prevented you from tithing?

5.   Why should we give our best to the Lord?  Can you think of any examples in Scripture where the "worshipper" gave the leftovers to God?

6.   Why is it important to give consistently?  See 1 Corinthians 16:1-2.

7.   What was the attitude about the Macedonian believers about giving?  See 2 Corinthians 8:1-2.

8.   What does it mean to give sacrificially?   See 2 Corinthians 8:3-5.

9.   What does joyful giving look like for you?  See 2 Corinthians 9:7-8.

10. Do you view tithing as an act of worship?  Why or why not?  In what was does your thinking need to be adjusted?

11. What does your checkbook say about your faith or lack of faith these days?

12. Can you think of any additional action steps that you can make when it comes to tithing?

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