Small Group Discussion Guide
Series: House plans
Week 8: Generosity
Discussion Questions
What is something you thought made a person “rich” when you were a kid?
Have whoever drives the oldest car read 1 Timothy 6:10-16
What stands out from this section of Paul’s teaching?
Why do you think Paul emphasizes that we brought nothing into the world and take nothing out of it?
The “love of money” leads people away from the faith. What does loving money actually look like in daily life?
In what ways do you personally feel tension around money right now, either abundance or lack?
Have whoever has the newest cell phone read 1 Timothy 6:17-19.
How does wealth (or even simply having “enough”) subtly shape our identity?
Matt talked about 2 red light light warnings Paul gives when it comes to wealth. Why do you think Paul starts with arrogance as the first warning?
Where do you see arrogance show up in our culture’s view of wealth?
What promises does money make that it cannot keep?
How can you tell when someone has placed their hope in wealth rather than God?
How do we avoid putting our hope in the wrong place?
In verse 18, Paul tells us to be rich in good deeds. What are some practical ways we can “do good” with what we have?
How does doing good with our resources reshape our hearts?
What keeps us from investing time, service, or presence in others?
Who has God placed in your life right now that you could “do good” for this week?
Our truth this week was that “God doesn’t want something from you, he wants something for you” and Matt talked about how we find freedom when we choose to be generous with what God has given us.
How is generosity more about freedom than about finances?
What is one example you’ve seen of generosity that inspired you?
Have whoever bought something off of Amazon most recently, read Matthew 6:20-21.
What do you think Jesus means by “treasure in heaven”?
What does the things we “treasure” reveal about our heart?
What step of generosity might God be nudging you toward (time, resources, encouragement, hospitality)?
