SERIES OVERVIEW: RICH TOWARD GOD
Our next series across Redemption Church is Rich Toward God, a study of Jesus’ teaching about money from Luke 12:13-48.
Jesus is asked to intervene in a financial dispute between brothers. In the conversation that follows, Jesus provides some crucial teaching about how his people should relate to money.
Money is one of God’s primary rivals (Luke 16:13), and God’s people need instruction and inspiration on how to use money in a God-glorifying way. This series isn’t mostly about any particular financial habit (giving, saving, reducing debt, etc.).
Rather, it’s about cultivating a healthy and godly relationship to money.
Why This Series?
As the teaching pastors from all ten congregations considered our preaching calendar for the year, we noticed that one area where we haven’t preached in some time relates to money.
While some churches might preach too much about money (or at least some fear it), we have likely done too little.
We want to be helpful in equipping God’s people across Redemption to think with Jesus’ wisdom and heart as it relates to money.
What Will We Cover?
#1 • Eternal Perspective (Luke 12:13-21)
In the ‘Parable of the Rich Fool,’ Jesus reframes the value of wealth and riches. Far more valuable than worldly wealth is being rich toward God.
#2 • Contentment (Luke 12:22-31)
Relating well to money isn’t about the amount of money a person has, but about how content a person is with what he has. Jesus wants his people to be content because he is a trustworthy provider.
#3 • Treasure in Heaven (Luke 12:32-34)
God delights in giving us his kingdom. Therefore, we don’t live for the here and now only. Instead, we use our resources to invest in eternal treasure. This blesses us even now, because our hearts follow our money.
#4 • Stewards, Not Masters (Luke 12:35-48)
We are not masters of our money, but stewards of God’s money. God is the master, and we must live as faithful and wise stewards, eager and ready for his return.
Additional Resources
RightNow Media video studies (these are available with a free account):
The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn
If Money Talked by Andy Stanley
Thriving in Love & Money by Shaunti Feldhahn
Eliminating Debt by Crown Financial Ministries
Books:
The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving by Randy Alcorn
Living in Financial Victory by Tony Evans
Money, Possessions, and Eternity: A Comprehensive Guide by Randy Alcorn
The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey
Financial Planning Ministries:
Redemption Church has partnered with Financial Planning Ministries (FPM) a non-profit ministry that provides free estate planning for the people of Redemption Church.
After an initial estate planning seminar (free), all attendees will be invited, 100% free of charge, to set up a one-on-one meeting with one of FPM's estate planning professionals to put together estate planning documents for a will or a living trust — this is a $3,000+ value that is provided absolutely free.
Redemption Church has contracted with FPM, which means they are not selling investment services or anything else.
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