CONNECT: What is one area of hypocrisy that you need to address this week?

BONUS: On which one of your front lines can you acknowledge Jesus as Lord this week?

WARM-UP  Question

1. Do you think our culture in Australia has a problem with greed? Why or why not?
2. In what way do you think consumerism intensifies or perpetuates greed?

READ Luke 12:13-15

1. What exactly was the man hoping for Jesus to resolve? Why do you think he went to Jesus with this particular issue and question?
2. How can situations like this still be the cause for conflict and problems today?
3. Is it wealth (in and of itself) bad? How would you define greed? How is greed not just about money?
4. Why must we “watch out” and “be on guard’’ against it? What do you think are the best ways to strive for this as a follower of Jesus?
5. Have you ever been tempted to strive for meaning through the acquisitions of more possessions (or friendships, or achievements, or money, etc)? Do you think this works? Why or why not?

READ Luke 12:16-21

1. What strikes you most about the man’s approach in this parable? What makes him so foolish?
2. What are the three problems with greed that appear apparent in the parable?
3. In what way does the man fail to acknowledge the true source of his wealth? Is this dangerous?
4. How can self-attribution of wealth lead to a self-serving use of it? How have you known this to be true?
5. Why does wealth ultimate fail to provide true satisfaction and security?
6. If we look to wealth for our ultimate satisfaction and security, how can in become an idol?
7. What does it mean to be rich towards God? What difference does it make to know that God was first rich towards us (especially through and in Jesus)?
8. Why do you think showing richness towards God is the best antidote to greed? What are the regular rhythms of showing richness towards God that you would like to develop/instil more in your life?
   

APPLY: Is there an area of greed that you need to address in your life?

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On Your Frontline This Week: Who is someone you could invite along to the Prayer Night, Women’s Dessert night or the Father & Children’s BBQ?

Audio and Video 

• AUDIO: “On Guard Against Greed” by Alistair Begg
• AUDIO: “How Money Makes us Fools” by Tim Keller
• AUDIO: “An Important Refusal” by Dick Lucas

Books and Articles

• ARTICLE: “5 Lies Christians Tell About Money”
• ARTICLE: “Does Jesus Despise the Barefoot Investor” by Dave Moore
• BOOK: “At the End of the Game it All Goes Back in the Box” by John Ortberg
  

Other Helpful Resources (For Series)

• 13-Week Series on Luke by Gary Millar (QTC):
• ARTICLE: “The 6Ms - Uncovering Fruitfulness Where You Are”
• BOOK: Overview of Luke by the Bible Project
• BOOK: “Luke (Read, Mark, Learn Series)”
  

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