Owned: The Owner

March 7/8, 2015

read luke 20:9-18 

DISCUSS this story with your small group. What are your thoughts? TALK about how obedience, faith, lordship, and worship are rolled up into stewardship.

Do you consider yourself an owner or a steward? What would you you say if Jesus looked you in the eye and asked you that question?

Everything is for and about me . . . . . . . . .Everything is for and about God

I am in control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .God is in control

I will solve the problems my way . . . . . . . God will solve problems His way

I will protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .God will protect

Pride in my accomplishment . . . . . . . . . . . . . Humility at my involvement

I am master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I am servant

I have rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I am privileged

I am burdened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I am honored

Makes me significant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Is temporary and not who I am

Stress, anxiety, and problems are overwhelming . . .

         . . Stress, anxiety and problems are opportunities to trust the Owner

What can we learn from each other about being a good steward? 

What step can you take this week in becoming a better steward of what God has entrusted you with, whether that's a job, a person, or resources? MAKE a plan, and come back next week to talk about how it went for you. CELEBRATE your successes, even the small ones.

next steps

   worship

"What Now My Soul?" Join us in prayer March 10 @6pm in the Fireside Room at JW.

Also, if you attend a Sunday morning worship service, would you and your group pray and consider moving as a group to a Saturday night service? You could help those who are new to JW by opening up seats during the busiest times. THANK YOU to those of you who have chosen to make this transition! 

   

   belong

Learn about your friends. Ask your small group members this silly question:
     What's your favorite food from your favorite restaurant? 

   

   grow

Further reading:

     Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller

Soul Care is a short-term group meeting March 10 @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

   serve

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.

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