Huddle 2.27.22
Intro Question
- How has someone helped you out when you were in need?
Lesson Intro
This week Pastor Bret continued the Excel series by talking about how the early church was known for being generous. He also discussed how giving is practical, spiritual, but also corruptible, so we need to be on guard against greed.
Bible Engagement John 13:21-30 CSB
21 When Jesus had said this, he was troubled in his spirit and testified, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.”
22 The disciples started looking at one another—uncertain which one he was speaking about. 23 One of his disciples, the one Jesus loved,was reclining close beside Jesus. 24 Simon Peter motioned to him to find out who it was he was talking about. 25 So he leaned back against Jesus and asked him, “Lord, who is it?”
26 Jesus replied, “He’s the one I give the piece of bread to after I have dipped it.” When he had dipped the bread, he gave it to Judas, Simon Iscariot’s son. 27 After Judas ate the piece of bread, Satanentered him. So Jesus told him, “What you’re doing, do quickly.”
28 None of those reclining at the table knew why he said this to him. 29 Since Judas kept the money-bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him, “Buy what we need for the festival,” or that he should give something to the poor. 30 After receiving the piece of bread, he immediately left. And it was night.
- What stands out from this text?
- What questions does it raise?
- What do you learn about Jesus (His practices, priorities, personality, etc.)?
- Why didn’t the disciples suspect Judas as the betrayer?
- What did the disciples think Judas was leaving to do?
- What insight does this give us to how Jesus did ministry?
Bible Engagement Luke 8:1-3
1 Afterward he was traveling from one town and village to another,preaching and telling the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and sicknesses: Mary, called Magdalene (seven demons had come out of her); 3 Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward; Susanna; and many others who were supporting them from their possessions.
- What stands out from this text?
- What questions does it raise?
- What do you learn about Jesus (His practices, priorities, personality, etc.)?
- What were the practical needs that Jesus and His disciples would have had while doing ministry?
- What did these women do to provide for the practical needs of Jesus’ ministry?
Topic Questions
- How does giving help you grow spiritually?
- What are some practical things that the church needs?
- Why is it sometimes easier to give towards helping those in need, instead of towards the practical side of ministry (build expenses, staff salaries, etc.)?
- How can you model Jesus’ ministry with your giving?
Challenge Question
- What is one step you can take this week to help you with the practical and spiritual side of giving?
Closing prayer
Lord, what do you want to do through me for your church?