Devotionals for Wednesday: August 25

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 4 Devotionals

Loving Money – Management

Day 1 - Matthew 25:14 – 30

1.   What is the significance of the parable of the talents?

2.   Since the parable does not infer ownership by the servant, what is the servant’s responsibility?

Day 2 - Proverbs 27:23

1.   Have you considered keeping a budget of how you manage your money?

2.    If your answer is no, why not? It is a very helpful tool.

Day 3 - Deuteronomy 14:22- 23

1.   Do you practice the principle of tithing regularly?

2.   If so, do you give generously and cheerfully?

Day 4 - Proverbs 21:20 (TLB)

1.   Do you live paycheck to paycheck or do you believe in regularly saving?

2.   Hebrews 13:5 says “Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have.” (NLT) Do you agree/disagree? Explain.

If a financial management class were offered at the church, would you be interested in attending such a class?