WELCOME PROMPT:

Create an inviting and welcoming environment every week.

OPENING PRAYER PROMPT:

Let’s open with a prayer, asking God to bless our time together.

PURPOSE OF SMALL GROUPS AT REAL LIFE:

At Real Life, our purpose in small groups is to help people grow in spiritual maturity in relationships.

GROUP GUIDELINE:

This is a Safe Group: Confidentiality is key – what is said in the group stays in the group. Be aware of how you are affecting the environment with your words, actions, and non-verbal communication. This needs to be a place where people feel comfortable opening up and sharing.

FUN ICEBREAKER QUESTION:

If you had to spend $100,000 by tomorrow, what would you spend it on?

MAIN IDEA FROM THE SERMON:

God’s commands regarding finances guide us to prioritize Him above material wealth, teaching us to trust Him as our provider, practice contentment, and invest in eternal treasures. Our financial stewardship reflects the condition of our hearts and our commitment to God’s purposes.

MAIN PASSAGE:

Matthew 6:19-24

HEAD LEVEL QUESTIONS:

1. Why does God emphasize financial stewardship and generosity in His commands?
2. How do worldly values and desires conflict with God’s perspective on finances?

HEART LEVEL QUESTIONS:

1. What does it mean to “store up treasures in heaven,” and how does it contrast with earthly investments?
2. Where do you find yourself challenged to be content, and how does that affect your willingness to give generously?

HAND & FEET LEVEL QUESTIONS:

1. What steps can you take to honor God’s commands about finances, such as tithing, helping the poor, or giving to the local church?
2. How can you adjust your lifestyle or spending to reflect a focus on eternal rather than temporary treasures?

RECAP:

Today, we discussed trusting God with our finances, being content, and being generous with all that God has given us. Let’s be known as a generous people, representing our great God to the people around us this week.

CLOSING PRAYER PROMPT:

Let’s ask God to show us how He wants us to steward all that we have and be generous to those in our spheres of influence in this week.