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About the Series
God wants you to live a life that is truly blessed, but what are the steps to getting there? Based on his best-selling book, Pastor Robert’s series, The Blessed Life, explores how living a generous life changes every area of your life. You’ll learn about the biblical principles of giving, the obstacles that prevent generosity, and how God blesses you and the world around you when you live generously.
Group Discussion Guide
Use these questions and key points with your group, one week at a time.
Week 1: It’s All About the Heart
Questions
- What does having a heart of gratitude mean to you?
- What are some reasons we struggle with selfishness before we give or grieve after we give?
- How can giving reflect the condition of our hearts?
- Take a moment and ask God what He may want you to give. This may include your time, talent, an attitude of your heart, or forgiveness. What God puts on your heart, commit this area to Him and ask the Holy Spirit to help you surrender.
Key Points
- God wants us to deal with our selfish hearts.
- God wants us to deal with our grieving hearts.
- God wants us to develop a generous heart.
- God wants us to develop a grateful heart.
Week 2: What Test?
Questions
- How was tithing explained to you by pastors and teachers in the past? Share how this experience positively or negatively impacted you.
- Have you ever felt tested in the area of tithes and offerings? What happened?
- Read Matthew 25:14-30. How does this parable relate to tithing and the tests we may face?
- Why do you think tithing is personal to God?
Key Points
- Tithing is a test.
- Tithing is biblical.
- Tithing is personal.
Week 3: The Principle of the First
Questions
- What are some common misunderstandings people have about tithing?
- How does it show honor and respect to God when we put Him first in everything?
- Read Matthew 6:21. How can bank statements or spending habits reveal where our hearts are?
- Pastor Robert shared that if God is first in your life, then everything else will come into order. Have you experienced this? If so, share what happened.
Key Points
- Jesus is God’s tithe for us (Firstfruits).
- We must bring God our firstfruits.
- The tithe must be first.
Week 4: Breaking the Spirit of Mammon
Questions
- Have you ever thought, “If I had more money, I could fix this problem.” What happened? If you’re comfortable, share how you responded.
- Why is it important to understand what the spirit of mammon is?
- What does the Bible mean when it says the love of money is the root of all evil? Why do you think that is?
- How can we actively resist the love of money?
Key Points
- Mammon is the spirit of the world.
- The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.
- People are true riches.
Week 5: Am I Generous?
Questions
- How is selfishness the enemy of generosity?
- Why do we so often put our trust in money rather than in God?
- How do you think Jesus felt when Mary poured expensive, fragrant oil on His feet? What can we learn from her example?
- How can it be both painful and joyful to give extravagantly?
Key Points
- The enemy of generosity is selfishness.
- There are 3 kinds of giving: tithes, offerings, and extravagant offerings.
- God rewards generosity.
Week 6: The Principles of Multiplication
Questions
- Did you have any new thoughts or revelations when Pastor Robert shared the story of Jesus multiplying of the loaves and fish?
- Have you ever experienced the principle of multiplication? What happened?
- What would it look like in your life to have your money blessed by Jesus?
- How does giving reflect God’s heart?
Key Points
- It must be blessed before it can multiply.
- It must be given away before it can multiply.