Owned: The King of Skittles

March 21/22

read luke 12:13-21

warnings about wealth

Our wealth is meant to be a tool but when it becomes our master it devastates our soul. There are more warnings about the spiritual dangers of wealth than almost any other topic in the scriptures. 

• After reading this passage, what is your first thought? 
• How does Jesus’ response affect you? 
• Does is make you want to reevaluate how you view ownership?

read 1 timothy 6:6-10

contentment or temptation

• Are you content with the life you are living? 
• Are you content with the things that surround you? 
• Do you find yourself desiring more?   

read malachi 3:7b-10

obedience

Managing finances is a spiritual discipline and takes great wisdom. Tithing is a soul training exercise and an act of obedience that builds our faith and keeps us living as a steward. “I can live better on 90% trusting God than living on 100% trusting myself.” Do you trust God in this way? Have you tried? Take time to DISCUSS with your group each one of the following statements. TALK about any questions you may have.

     ~ Tithing trains you in obedience.
     ~ Tithing gives you the joy of participating in God’s work.
     ~ Tithing is an act of honoring the owner with worship.
     ~ Tithing opens you up to God’s blessing.
     ~ Tithing builds your faith.
     ~ Tithing reminds your soul you are not an owner.

read 2 corinthians 8:1-6

the generosity of giving

We do not reach generosity until we reach obedience. Generosity beyond our tithe is also healing to our soul in a materialistic world. Generosity comes when our faith puts God as the owner and we do not need to be in control to be safe. 

• In what ways do you feel you are generous? 
• In what ways do you feel you need to improve? 
• When you look around and see the many needs in our world, what moves you toward generosity above and beyond the giving of your tithe? 
• How does the perspective of being a steward and not an owner change how you view your life and those around you? 
• How does generous giving work to advance the Kingdom of God?

PRAY:  Heavenly Father, I acknowledge You are the owner and I am the manager of what You entrust to me. Help me let go of my control and help me manage my resources responsibly.  amen

next steps

   worship

"What Now My Soul?" Join us in prayer March 24 @6pm in the Fireside Room at JW.

Good Friday Services

5:30pm & 7pm in the auditorium

Easter Weekend Services

auditorium       Saturday 5pm - Sunday 9am - Sunday 10:45am

north venue     Saturday 5pm - Sunday 9am - Sunday 10:45am

   belong
Summer softball teams are now forming, both co-ed and men's teams. Call Tony Engedal at 715.559.9548 or email him at tony@jacobswellec.org to find more info about spring practice and summer games.   

   

   grow

Further reading:

     Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller
     Contagious Generosity by Barry L. Cameron

Soul Care is a short-term group meeting March 24 @7pm after prayer and continuing for the next few weeks on Tuesday evenings. Discover practical aspects of caring for your soul. Come as a group as a way to join each other on the journey.

Invest nine weeks to learn God’s way of handling money through a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University group. Whether you are completely upside down in debt or just want to be the best steward of the finances God has provided for you, FPU is a Biblically-based and proven plan that will set you up for success! Starts Tuesday, March 31, 6:30-9pm at Jacob’s Well. Sign-up at the Welcome Center or online at https://jwccfwi.infellowship.com/GroupSearch/ShowGroup/1602128  

Got questions? Call the leader, Todd Hornquist at 608.879.0116 or email him at tchornquist@gmail.com

Our view of God shapes how we live, whether we're aware of it or not. THE GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL GOD group will help us trade in our false views of God for true ones and give us practical tools for becoming more like Jesus. Starts April 2 @6:30pm at JW. Call Marty & Carol Schultz for more info at 715.382.4530 or email them at schultzmc@charter.net. 

   serve
Are you interested in serving but don't know where to start? Try out one of the many positions available on Easter weekend. To have a deeper conversation about the different options available, call Laura Garry, Serve Director at JW at 715.833.2050 or email her at laura@jacobswellec.org.

Know someone who's loves technology? Invite them to serve on the JW Tech Team as a camera or media operator or sound tech. Contact Syd at 715.833.2050 or syd@jacobswellec.org.

   share

JW is hosting the Empowered To Connect Simulcast — a two-day conference equipping you to connect with and help children become all that God desires them to be. Join us April 10/11 from 9am-5pm each day in the North Venue. Registration is $5 and is available up until the event. Sign up at the welcome center or online at www.jacobswellec.org.