Sermon Notes:
1. David wanted to build God a temple in Jerusalem and God said “________”. (1 Chronicles 17:1-4)
2. One of David’s passions/goals at the end of his life was to _______________ on his ____________________ to his kids. (1 Chronicles 22:11-13)
3. One of David’s passions/goals at the end of his life was to make sure the _______________ will be built. (1 Chronicles 22:14-16)
4. David saw his ______________ as a __________ to serve the Lord with.
a. David knew that money is just a _____________ to spend on what is important to us!
5. David was about building ________ kingdom and not his own.
In Matthew 6:
6. Jesus is not saying it is wrong to ______________ things.
7. Jesus is not saying it is wrong to ______________ save money for a rainy day.
8. Jesus is not saying it is wrong to ______________ the fruits of your labor.
9. Jesus is saying it is ___________ to put your _____________ and __________ purpose in material possessions.
10. God doesn’t have any _________________ competition in your life than _______________. a. What you ________ on is what you ___________ towards.
11. In Matthew 6, Jesus says we need to ________________ God in our money.
Review: Looking back on last Sunday’s message and your notes, what was the most memorable part for you?
Digging Deeper:
1. As you read 1 Chronicles 22:11-19, what would you say are David’s passion and goals at the end of his life and why do you think these are so important to him?
2. Jesus spoke a lot about money. As you read Matthew 6:19- 21, what do you think is so dangerous about storing up earthly treasures in our lives? It has been said that the “spell” of materialism is hard to break. Do you agree with this? How have you battled this in your life?
3. In Matthew 6, Jesus doesn’t say what heavenly treasures are. What do you think they are and how do you think we can store them up?
4. Read Matthew 6:22-24. What point do you think Jesus is trying to make? How do you think physical and spiritual sight or blindness are similar? How do you think this applies to money and wealth?
5. Read Matthew 6:25-34. What do you think Jesus is trying to say to us in this section?
6. How has this passage challenged you to re-examine your goals, ambitions, and how you spend money on them?
Taking it Home:
Listen to the song “Sparrows” by Cory Asbury.
Quote by C.S. Lewis: “Prosperity knits a man to the world. He feels that he is ‘finding his place in it’, while really it is finding its place in him.”