MY STORY
Looking back on your notes from this week’s message, was there anything you heard for the first time, caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?

Think back to your childhood or adolescence. What is something you wanted really bad, but had to wait and save up for? How did you feel when you finally got it?

QUICK REVIEW
READ Proverbs 6:6-8
What life lessons can we learn from ants? What lessons do these verses specifically address?

In chapter 4 of The Money Challenge book the author lists three reasons why people don’t save: the desire for instant gratification, an inability to grasp future reality, and a lack of financial margin. Which, if any, of these relates most to your personal situation?

DIGGING DEEPER
READ Genesis 41:46-57
What does Joseph’s plan, inspired by God, teach us about preparation and savings?

READ Matthew 6:19-21
How do we reconcile the words of Jesus about treasures in heaven with Sunday’s message about saving wisely?

Consider Jesus’ saying, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
How can you save wisely and guard your heart from greed at the same time?

TAKING IT HOME
What are some practical areas where you will cut back spending now in order to save?