THRIVE - Agenda for Week 1

Introduction

What the Bible says about finance

Creating a spending plan

Discussion and Q & A

THRIVE Week 2 - Eric Lucan…practical tips on making the most of your resources…and much more

Pastor Rick Warren

A short message onmanaging your finances God’s Way

How do we think about money?

Romans 12.2 (NRSV)Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.

God’s wants us to catch His vision!

Proverbs 29.18 (NET)When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!

God’s vision changes how we live:Our valuesOur prioritiesOur way of life

The Bible and Money

How many verses in the Bible talk about money?

The Bible and Money

How many verses in the Bible talk about money?

ANSWER = 2,350!

One of out every six verses in Matthew, Mark and Luke

Almost half of Jesus’ Parables are about money!

The most (mis-)quoted verse in the Bible?

Money is the root of all evil.

1 Timothy 6:10For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows(NLT)

A second misconception about money…

Money satisfies our deepest needs.

Ecclesiastes 5:10 (NET)The one who loves money will never be satisfied with money, he who loves wealth will never be satisfied with his income. This also is futile.

Giving as an Act of Worship

Luke 6:38 (NLT)Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.

Tithes and Offerings

Malachi 3.10 (NET)Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!

God is ALWAYS faithful….!

What is your testimony?

Creating a Spending Plan

video and handout

Download a Personal Finance Worksheet from:newlifenovato.com

Discussion Q&A