Sacrificial Generosity

Shepherd of the Valley Messages

– What is the best gift you’ve ever received?

– What is the first thing you remember spending “a lot” of money on? (Whatever “a lot” meant to you at the time!)

– What impacted you the message?

– Read Mark 10:17–27. Why do you think Jesus highlighted the Rich Young Man’s wealth as a barrier to following him? Do your finances affect your faith? Explain.

– How can generosity shift our trust from money to God? Do you have an experience with being generous that changed your trust in God?

– Much of the western world is considered to be materialistic or possessionfocused. Do you fall into those categories? What sort of relationship do you have with your possessions?

– Read Philippians 4:10–13. What perspective allows Paul to write these words? How is contentment found, according to Scripture? Where do we look for it instead?

– How can you practice whole life stewardship (giving of your time, talents and treasure)? Give some examples from your own life.