Devotionals for Wednesday: August 18

Introduction

As we study the Gospel, we pray for, anticipate, and expect spiritual growth in our lives. To facilitate this spiritual growth, we will use two components. One component is the commitment to attend the Wednesday Bible study from 7 pm-8:15 pm, either on campus in the Worship Center or via Livestream at www.bethelhampton.com. The second component is a set of weekly devotionals that we complete prior to the Wednesday Bible study.

The questions listed below are for you to answer and reflect upon as you study the chapter for this week. We suggest that you take at least four or five days each week for this personal devotional.

Questions

Being a (Generous?) Giver

Week 3 Devotionals

Day 1 - Malachi 3:6-12

1.   List two reasons why believers are challenged with tithing?

2.   Why is generous giving so difficult to execute?

Day 2 - Colossians 3:5-6

1.   Greed is listed as what other sin to “put to death?”

2.   Why is idolatry considered an offense to God?

Day 3 - Matthew 6:24

1.      Jesus said that as believers we could serve only one of two choices. What are those choices?

2.      Why does Jesus limit the choices to only those two?

Day 4 - Matthew 19:16-22

1.   What was the one thing the rich young man lacked?

2.   What was the response of the disciples to Jesus’ answer?

Day 5 - Matthew 6:21

1.   How may one determine what is treasured by a person?

2.   Can God see your faith and your finances as inseparable?

3.   What are some specific actions you can implement this week to make deposits into a heavenly bank account?