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Stewardship is a predominant theme in Scripture. Not only was it one
of Jesus' favorite topics, it flows like a river from its sources in the earliest
verses of Genesis to the concluding chapter of Revelation.

The Lifestyle Stewardship Bible Study Series looks at the topics of
stewardship in non-traditional ways. For example, you will find the word
"tithe" is not discussed in theses lessons. This study assumes the tithe
and endeavors to move beyond basic training to other significant questions:

  • What does it means that the first job given to humankind was
    stewardship?

  • What does it imply that we were stewards before we were sinners?

  • How and why does the image of the steward in our culture today
    differ so greatly from its high and esteemed position in Scripture?

  • Why is our participation in giving so important to our relationship
    with God?

The Lifestyle Stewardship Bible Study Series is an adventure of
discovery for those who desire access to the true riches Jesus promised.

Lesson One

The Biblical Steward

Humanity's first job was stewardship- a management position. We were placed here not to conquer creation, but to cooperate with it. Humanity's role is not so much to govern the plant, but to garden it; not to kill, but to keep; not to consume the planet, but to cultivate it.

Reflect: Entering the Work Place

The First Job (Genesis 1:2-28)
The Job Description (Genesis 2:15-19)
Responsibilities of the Job (1 Corinthians 4:1-2)
More than Just a Job (Genesis 39:2-6)

 

Lesson Two

Conducting Family Business

Among life's most basic questions are: Who is the owner? Who holds the rights of ownership? Who has ultimate authority?

The Bible unequivocally answers all these questions with the response: God owns the world!

Reflect: Joining the Family Business

Owning the Family Business (Psalm 24:1-2)
Managing the Family Business (Matthew 25:14-15)
The Purpose of Stewardship: Why should we give?
The Pattern of Stewardship: What's in an Attitude?
The Problem of Stewardship: When is it Theft?

 

Lesson Three

The Symbolism of Giving, "Why Money Matters"

What is in a gift? Of all we do in church services today, nothing is more historically and biblically worship than when we present our gifts to God.

Reflect: Giving or Receiving

The Symbolism of the Gift
The Giver is in the Gift (2 Samuel 24:18-25)
My Money and Me (Luke 22:19-20)
The Value of the Gift (Mark 12:41-44)
The Value of a Gift is Determined By Its Value to the Giver (Mark 14:3-9)
Some Gifts Defiles God's Altar (Malachi 1:6-8)
A New View of Giving
Giving as a Gift (1 Chronicles 29:10-16)

 

Lesson Four

The Practice of Stewardship
"Lifestyle Stewardship"

"Giving from living" is joyful, voluntary giving. It is giving from life, not bank accounts, and can be practiced by everyone at some level. If the willingness to give is present, Lifestyle Stewardship can provide a way.

Reflect: Reassessment of Lifestyle (John 21: 18-23)

Lifestyle Stewardship in Action
Benefits of Lifestyle Stewardship
The Perfect Model of Lifestyle Stewardship

 


 
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