Sermon Discussion Questions

‌Use the following questions based on today’s sermon as a starting point for spiritual discussions with your family or a small group of Christian friends this week.

‌Fellowship—Relationship with a Purpose

• What is your most prized (sentimental) possession? What is your most valuable (cost) possession? What is the difference between the two?
• How much time do you spend pursuing things that are valuable vs things that are important?

‌Growth—Thinking About Spiritual Matters

• List some of the ways people save money. What makes that method risky? Consider all the ways it might go wrong.
• Is there any 100% safe investment financially? How much risk are you personally comfortable taking when it comes to money?
• How is financial investment different than gambling, even if both are risky?
• Read Job 1:21. How long are your possessions valuable to you? Does that knowledge change the way you invest?
• Where should we invest instead? Read Matthew 6:20 and 16:26.
• What are some actions that contribute to your heavenly portfolio (aka, your treasures in heaven)? If you need help, look up some of the verses listed in the “What to Pursue” section of the sermon notes.
• While we should be focused on our heavenly rewards, there is still value in good stewardship here on earth. What is stewardship?
• Read Matthew 6:24. What does it mean to serve money (aka “mammon”)? When does wise planning and money management turn into “serving?”

‌Prayer – Taking Your Thoughts to God

• Ask God to help you put your trust in heavenly rewards instead of earthly treasures. Take time to thank Him for providing for your needs here on earth. Ask Him to give you increased hope for your heavenly rewards.