Our scarcity problem doesn't lie in our lack of resources. Rather, it's in our mindset that believes that God can't be trusted to provide.
Talking Points:
- Creation is like God’s party and we are the invited guests. He wants us to appreciate it and enjoy his abundance and generosity towards us.
- Our scarcity problem doesn’t lie in our lack of resources. Rather, it’s in our mindset that believes that God can’t be trusted to provide. This view causes us to become greedy, jealous and even violent.
- God’s generosity flowed through his promises to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through his faith in God. The ultimate expression of God’s generosity came in sending Jesus to die for us. 2 Corinthians 8:9
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What expressions of God’s generosity do you see in nature?
- How have you doubted God’s ability to provide for you in the past?
- Read Matthew 6:25-27. What is Jesus saying? What can you learn from this passage?
- Read Genesis 22:15-18. How did God show his generosity to Abraham? How were all the nations going to be blessed through him?
- Read 2 Corinthians 8:9. How did Jesus become poor? How are we made rich?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
