Grow Group Questions - March 23, 2025
March 21, 2025 1:00 PM
Announcement: Baptisms are coming up? Has anyone in your group not been baptized? How can you help each other take this step of obedience?
Icebreaker: Can you relate to the sermon’s opening illustration (Josh hitting the car door)? Have you ever had a moment when you realized you were treasuring something too much?
Sermon Discussion:
- Jesus contrasts earthly and heavenly treasures. In what ways do you feel tension between the values of God's kingdom and the priorities of the world?
- Jesus teaches that generosity is a byproduct of a heart yielded to God. What are some personal barriers that make it difficult for you to live generously?
- How do we know when money (or anything else) has become our master instead of God?
Going Deeper:
- Have you ever struggled with trusting God to provide while being generous? How did you navigate that?
- How does the idea that "your heart follows your money" (rather than money following your heart) challenge the way you view generosity?
- How does financial generosity act as a safeguard against materialism?
- In what way does your current practice of giving reflect your trust in God and your commitment to His kingdom?
Next Steps:
- If tithing or regular giving is a challenge for you, what is one small step you can take to grow in this area?
- What practical steps can you take to ensure that God, not money, is your master?