A Lasting Legacy: Choosing A Wife For Isaac (Gen. 24:1-67). Man can torture me or kill me or my family!” True, but no one can take the Lord or His riches in heaven from you, and that’s what matters. All this and Jesus Christ, too!” George Muller used to say that the first business of every day is to be truly at rest and happy in God (Pierson, pp. Where is the line between seeking God for something you want Him to give you, and seeking God for Himself. God hammers home the assurance that there are no circumstances, ever or anywhere, in which He abandons His children. (Hebrews 2:18), Suffering as a Believer for the Cause of Christ (Hebrews 2:18), Believers are Consecrated and Set Apart to God (Hebrews 3:1), Believers Share in the Heavenly Calling (Hebrews 3:1), True Success Comes From Making Jesus Personal in Your Life (Hebrews 3:1), Jesus Was Faithful to God Just Like Moses (Hebrews 3:2), Jesus is Worthy of Greater Honor than Moses (Hebrews 3:3-4), Moses Testified About Christ (Hebrews 3:5-6), Christ is Faithful as a Son Over God’s House (Hebrews 3:5-6), Hardness of Heart Affects Our Understanding of God (Hebrews 3:7-9), Heart Attitude Can Taint Your Perception of God (Hebrews 3:10-11), Lessons from the Israelites (Hebrews 3:10-11), Sanctification is a Process (Hebrews 3:10-11), Finding Encouragement in One Another (Hebrews 3:12-13), Having Confidence in Christ (Hebrews 3:14), Unbelief Shut Them Out of the Promise Land (Hebrews 3:15-19), The Promise of Entering His Rest (Hebrews 4:1-2), It Takes Faith to Enter Into Rest (Hebrews 4:3-6), The Promise of Rest is Available Today (Hebrews 4:7-8), True Sabbath Rest through Christ (Hebrews 4:9-10), Making an Effort to Enter the Rest (Hebrews 4:11), The Word of God is Alive and Full of Power (Hebrews 4:12), The Difference Between the Soul and The Spirit (Hebrews 4:12), The Word Exposes Our Thoughts and Attitudes (Hebrews 4:12), Nothing is Hidden From God’s Sight (Hebrews 4:13), Holding Firmly to the Faith We Profess (Hebrews 4:14), Jesus Was Tempted In Every Way, Yet Without Sin (Hebrews 4:15), Approaching the Throne of Grace with Confidence (Hebrews 4:16), The High Priest Selected from Among Men (Hebrews 5:1-3), God Bestowed the Honor of High Priest on Jesus (Hebrews 5:4-5), Jesus is a Priest in the Order of Melchizedek (Hebrews 5:6), Jesus is the Source of Eternal Salvation (Hebrews 5:9-10), You Need Milk, Not Solid Food (Hebrews 5:11-12), Solid Food is for the Mature (Hebrews 5:13-14), Leaving the Elementary to Go on to Maturity (Hebrews 6:1-3), Subjecting the Son to Public Disgrace (Hebrews 6:4-6), The Basis of Eternal Redemption (Hebrews 6:4-6), What Does it Mean to Fall Away? I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!”. David was in a barren desert, with enemies seeking his life. 7:1, 20-21), Elisha’s servant, Gehazi (2 Kings 5:20-27), the rich young ruler (Matt. Israel in the wilderness craved intensely for meat. 28:20; Isa. By way of contrast, in Psalm 73, the psalmist was envious of the prosperity of the wicked until he considered things in light of eternity. So greed or the love of money is a dangerous weed that keeps popping up in each of our lives. Lesson 51: Let Love Continue (Hebrews 13:1-3) Lesson 52: The Right and Wrong Place for Sex (Hebrews 13:4) Lesson 53: Cultivating Contentment (Hebrews 13:5-6) Lesson 54: The Antidote to False Teaching (Hebrews 13:7-14) You will not enjoy God’s contentment unless you keep weeding. You can’t take it with you, but you can send it ahead to the Bank of Heaven. But He may be sending you more so that you can channel it to further His purposes. And make sure to spend some time each day pulling the weeds of greed. The Bible presents greed as a terrible sin, equal to idolatry (Eph. He said, “for every good deed”! So we have to fight the influence of the world, or its swift current will sweep us downstream. Do you go, “Ho hum,” and turn the page? Hebrews 9:1-14 Hebrews 1:1-4 1 In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets; 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by [his] Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. We are God’s stewards of it and through us He can use it to bless and care for others which is greater by far than any worldly possession. All advertising, whether on TV, billboards, or in catalogs, is designed to make you think, “I need this product to be happy!” A PBS television program stated that the average American sees over a million commercials by age 20 (Randy Alcorn, The Treasure Principle [Multnomah Publishers], p. 50). 19:16-22), Judas Iscariot (John 12:6), Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-10), and Felix (Acts 24:26). So, be careful so that you’re not deceived. But what’s the motivation for this? (Hebrews 13:5 Amp). Wealth is not a bad thing as long as we have a healthy godly perspective of it. Contentment must be cultivated, and it comes by constantly pulling the weeds of greed. Even a fraction of that many commercials has got to affect us! George Muller, who depended on God’s people for his support, lived simply and gave away the rest. But it’s less painful if you can say, “Lord, they stole Your property!”. If you assume that it’s all to spend on yourself, you may be misusing it. As such, the owner entrusts us with resources that we are to use to make a profit for His purposes. 4:11), “I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.” If Paul had to learn contentment, then so do we. Jesus told the parable about the unrighteous steward (Luke 16:1-8), who knew that he was going to get fired. God had just miraculously delivered them from slavery in Egypt and He was miraculously meeting their needs, yet they grumbled about their hardships and threatened to return to Egypt. He concluded, “So is the man who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God” (Luke 12:21). Why? His response was to exclaim, “What? Jeremy Burroughs defines it as “that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God’s wise and fatherly disposal in every condition” (in Swenson, p. 200). Hebrews 13:5 NLT Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. 6:21). Start there! Jesus is telling us to use unrighteous money now to make friends for eternity. One asked, “How much did he leave?” The other answered, “All of it!” You never see a hearse pulling a U-Haul! But our text recognizes that the garden of contentment does not grow weed-free. You can pull it one day, and it comes back the next. Happy New Year: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives, 4. 6:19-20), “Or do you not know … that you are not your own? So to cultivate and maintain contentment, you must daily bow before God’s sovereignty, trust Him to provide for all of your needs, and keep an eternal perspective. Muller could have been a wealthy man, living lavishly. To develop and maintain contentment, we must realize that…. Before we go farther, we should address the question that our text raises, “Is it wrong to seek to better our circumstances through hard work and a better income?” The opposite question would be, “Should we be unconcerned about material things and our financial condition?” Should we just drift through life without ambition, living from hand to mouth? A week later the man returned looking more distraught than before. Perhaps after their property had been unlawfully seized, anxiety had set in. For preschooler use Psalm 139:7-10 and Hebrews 13:5 only. Build your life on God Himself and your soul will be satisfied. Discussion Questions 6:17-19). Therefore. To want more money so that you can give more is good (2 Cor. He realized that God would judge the wicked, but that he would go to heaven. But even among God’s people, true contentment is not common. All Rights Reserved. Someday He is going to check the books to see if we made a profit for His interests. Lesson 53: Cultivating Contentment (Hebrews 13:5-6) Related Media A Jewish man in Hungary went to his rabbi and complained, “Life is unbearable. Having God is all that we need for contentment! “For He Himself has said, ‘I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,’ so that we confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. How can a believer know when “enough is enough” with regard to our level of affluence? 5:8): “But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” He reminded the Thessalonians of his own example of hard work to provide for his needs (2 Thess. Inductive Bible study lesson plan for Hebrews 5:7-14. John Owen wrote, “… contentment is a gracious frame or disposition of mind, quiet and composed; without, [1.] “He Himself has promised!” These promises are not the words of fickle men, who may mean well, but who often fail. We just work there, managing it for the owner. Apart from leaving it to his heirs, the money would be worthless to him. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith." Both Jesus and Paul talked about laying up treasures in heaven (Matt. Pay special attention to the the fact that He says three times, “I will not, I will not, I will not!” In the passage, three negatives precede the verb, this is added so that we can understand God’s resolve in this matter. 3:7-12). 4:3-6; 2 Pet. If you’re ready to purchase this powerful 5-week study click here and use the code FAITH20 to save an extra 20% OFF — offer expires Friday 8/14/2020. Discuss these verses for a few minutes. Death isn’t a pretty good chance—it’s a certainty! 183, 338). Lessons on Hebrews Lesson 1: Jesus and the Book of Hebrews Lesson 2: Jesus, Our King Lesson 3: Jesus, One of Us Lesson 4: Jesus, Higher and Better Lesson 5: Jesus, Our High Priest Lesson 6: Sanctuary Language in Hebrews 4:4-7). Perhaps He knows that if He entrusted more money to you, you would stop trusting Him and be spiritually ruined. Sometimes, I would remember that there were more important things to spend my time and money on. Jesus mentions “worries and riches and the pleasures of this life” as the thorns that choke out the word from bearing fruit (Luke 8:14). You’ll contact him to find out what’s going on. “Make sure that your character [or, way of life] is free from the love of money.” This is not the only place where greed is listed in the same context as sexual immorality (Rom. How can a Christian determine whether to take a job promotion that requires a move and more of his time? 6:9-10), “But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. Contentment and greed are attitudes that start in your mind. My passion is to share as the Word of God [ read more ], This is the MOST IMPORTANT link you'll ever click [ read more ], My mission is spreading the gospel of Jesus [ read more ], Subscribe & receive each post in your inbox [ subscribe now ]. Does debt affect giving in modern times in light of the Israelite tithe and slaves? In the context of an appeal for giving, Paul wrote, “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every new toy” (2 Cor. You’ve experienced this principle. I don’t know how they came up with that number, but it averages out to 137 per day, if you start at birth! COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: November 4–10 Hebrews 1–6 Jesus Christ, “the Author of Eternal Salvation” COME, FOLLOW ME LESSON AIDS: November 11–17 Hebrews 7–13 “An High Priest of Good Things to Come” Sometimes I would re-evaluate whether I really needed it or just wanted it. Complaining … at God’s providential disposals of our outward concerns; [2.] But mostly, it would make me angry because I wanted to continue shopping and buying things. Should Christians have investments, savings and retirement accounts? On the other hand, the Bible warns us about the dangers of wealth (Prov. There are nine of us living in one room. 19:23). Lesson 3 speaks of the witness of the Magi to Jesus' call as the Messiah. Have children find and read Psalm 139:7-10, Hebrews 13:5, Proverbs 15:3 and Joshua 1:9. Sunday School Lesson January 10Lesson 6 (KJV)Called to Follow Devotional Reading: Luke 9:57–62Background Scripture: Luke 5:1–11Luke 5:1–11 1. The Puritan Jeremiah Burroughs captured this fact by titling his book, The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment. Outline: I. Christ’s life as our high priest (7-10) II. Fears and anxious cares about future supplies; and, [4.] 6:6-11; 13:22; 15:6; 21:5, 20; 27:23-27). Jul 15, 2019 - Hebrews 11 Bible Study for Kids:If you have a children Sunday School class, teach at a Christian school, or are currently doing a Bible study at home with your children, this is a resource for you to use. Like a beautiful garden, contentment does not grow without deliberate aim and effort. It commands us to manage the money and possessions that God has entrusted to us carefully and to have the foresight and discipline to provide for anticipated future needs (Prov. We enjoy every minute of it now that there’s no goat—only the nine of us.” (Reader’s Digest [12/81].) If we do that, we’re forgetting that we don’t own the store. If you live in abundance, but don’t help the poor, you’re committing the sin of the people of Sodom (Ezek. (Hebrews 2:5-8), Authority and Dominion Was Transferred to Satan During the Fall (Hebrews 2:5-8), Full Authority and Dominion Was Won Back By Jesus at Calvary (Hebrews 2:5-8), Everything is Subject to Jesus (Hebrews 2:5-8), Jesus Is the Only Way to Heaven (Hebrews 2:9), Sin Does Not Send You to Hell, Rejecting Jesus Does (Hebrews 2:9), Jesus' Role As Our Faithful High Priest (Hebrews 2:10), Suffering perfectly equipped Jesus for His office as High Priest (Hebrews 2:10), Jesus' office as High Priest is guaranteed by an oath (Hebrews 2:10), Because of the Oath we have Direct Access to God (Hebrews 2:10), Jesus Calls us Brethren In the Presence of God (Hebrews 2:11-13), Jesus Shared in Humanity to Destroy the Power of Death (Hebrews 2:14-15), God Helps Mankind; Not Fallen Angels (Hebrews 2:16), God Thinks Highly of Mankind (Hebrews 2:16), Jesus Reached Out to Give Us a Helping Hand (Hebrews 2:17), Jesus is Able to Help Those Who Are Tempted (Hebrews 2:18), Jesus Helps Us When Tempted (Hebrews 2:18), Temptation Does Not Come From God (Hebrews 2:18), Temptation vs. 1:5; 1 Chron. 6:19-34). All … But when we get more money, we’re all tempted to spend or keep it for ourselves. As I’ve often taught, tithing (giving 10 percent) is not God’s standard for New Testament giving. As always, please head over to the official curriculum at churchofjesuschrist.org All envy at the more prosperous conditions of others; [3.] A Jewish man in Hungary went to his rabbi and complained, “Life is unbearable. The beloved Psalm 23 is a picture of a contented sheep, enjoying the provision of the Good Shepherd. 2:14). 9:8; Eph. So what should our response be? He commanded them (3:10), “if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.”. 41:10-13). He will not in any circumstance leave us helpless or let us down. Our money, our health, or our loved ones may all be taken, but God Himself remains! (For a great lesson lead in, follow the object lesson link found on site) Explore – Full Lesson Available on pages 5-13 Verses 1-4 Off to the races, and you are the star! 4:28). Parkhurst, Jr. 16:49). The exhortation of our text may stem from what the author said in 10:34, where he reminded them that in the former days (10:32), “you … accepted joyfully the seizure of your property, knowing that you have for yourselves a better possession and a lasting one.” But now they needed endurance (10:36). To seek to meet legitimate personal or family needs so that you don’t become a burden to the church or society is proper. As Martin Luther put it (“A Mighty Fortress is Our God”), “The body they may kill: God’s truth abideth still. As you hold these truths in tension, your motive for seeking more money is crucial. On the following pages, you will find activities to … But it is important to note that this passage underscores daily living in the context of participation in a You may be content in the Lord today, but tomorrow you could be tempted toward greed or envy. For you have been bought with a price; …” Jesus frequently used parables in which God is the owner and we are His managers or stewards (Matt. Jesus plainly taught, “for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matt. We are to keep our lives free from the love of money, always realizing that it is God who takes care of us and provides for our needs. 257, 315). Put a man on his deathbed, and offer him a billion dollars. Use your money that undoubtedly will fail to invest in something that certainly will succeed, namely, bringing people to heaven. If you’re seeking contentment in money or things, rather than in God Himself, you will come up empty (1 Tim. It ruined Balaam (2 Pet. "The Great Commission" Bible Lesson “All About Love” Sunday School Lesson from Matthew 22:34-46 Walking in Other People's Shoes Object Lesson (Mark 12:31) Lesson: Elijah Taken to Heaven Story Time with Jesus: Lesson The Bible also commends wealth as a sign of God’s blessing (Ps. 5:5; Col. 3:5). Knowing this will gives us the right perspective concerning money. 10:22). 10:4-5; 24:30-34). These verses could easily be expanded into another sermon, but note briefly: If you are “using” God to give you what you want, you will never be content, because things can never satisfy our hearts. Since God assured us, "I'll never let you down, … From 1977-1992 he was the pastor of Lake Gregory Community Church in Crestline, California. I worked a lot and spent everything I had on clothes, shoes and purses. 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The reality of that comforting truth enables us to be content in all circumstances. Discontent was the sin of Israel in the wilderness. Rachel told Jacob, “Give me children, or else I die” (Gen. 30:1). Hebrews 13:7 says, "Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”. Clyde Johnson Good morning Welcome to Sunday school lesson this morning, December 6. The philosopher, Immanuel Kant, saw this when he observed, “Give a man everything he wants, and at that moment, everything will not be everything” (cited by Richard Swenson, Margin [NavPress], p. 190). 3 He reflects the glory of God and bears the very stamp of his nature, upholding the universe by his word of power. 1:26-27, 29; 1 Cor. 25:14-30). For God has said, “I will never fail you. A. W. Tozer had it right when he said, “The man who has God for his treasure has all things in One” (The Pursuit of God [Christian Publications], p. 20). On the one hand, the Bible condemns laziness and calls us to work hard to provide for our family’s and our own needs (Prov. You may read the Wall Street Journal to get their take on things, and maybe call your broker. Giving is God’s way to pull the weeds of greed. Desires and designs of those things which a more plentiful condition than what we are in would supply us [with]” (An Exposition of Hebrews [The National Foundation for Christian Education], pp. Copyright, Steven J. Cole, 2005, All Rights Reserved. “The goat is filthy.” The rabbi said, “Go home and let the goat out, and come back in a week.” A week later the man returned, radiant, exclaiming, “Life is beautiful. Every time I opened it to purchase something I had to come face to face with this truth, “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” ( Hebrews 13:5 ). Greed is always shortsighted, focused on this life only. And you leave it all behind. The second quote is from Psalm 118:6. “Faith Over Fear” is a 5-week Sunday School 5:10-11; Eph. What will man do to me?’” The first quote is not found in this exact form in the Old Testament, but there are many similar quotes (Deut. Henry Kissinger observed, “To Americans usually tragedy is wanting something very badly and not getting it. There are nine of us living in one room. 6:5-10). Jesus shocked the disciples when He said, “Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. Then he exclaimed (73:25-26), “Whom have I in heaven, but You? His kingdom is forever.”. Two people were discussing the recent death of a wealthy man. This worked for me. What can man do to me?” ( Hebrews 13:6 Amp ). That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, To pull out the weeds of greed and to get God’s perspective on money and possessions, yield it all to Him because He rightfully owns it. “We can’t stand it,” he told the rabbi. You get what you thought would make you happy, but the glitter quickly wears off, and you go searching for something else. Sunday, January 10, 2021 Lesson: Luke 5:1-11; Time of Action: 27 A.D.; Place of Action: By the Sea of Galilee Golden Text: “And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. The writer of Hebrews gives us the answer in the next verse, “So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently and boldly say, The Lord is my Helper; I will not be seized with alarm [I will not fear or dread or be terrified]. ]” ( Hebrews 13:5 Amp) . I went through a period in life where I was obsessed with material possession. 112:3; Prov. Q. Learn the importance of Christian growth with these discussion questions and key teaching points. 16:2). However, through this process I always had to acknowledge this simple truth, and it continued to make an impact. And besides You, I desire nothing on earth. It goes through Hebrews chapter 11, which is … We use the truth of God’s unfailing love and grace to combat the desires for worldly possessions. 9:8). Only God can satisfy our hearts. After a while I realized that this was not the path for me, so I wrote this verse on a notecard and put it in my wallet. He-brews 11 is a favorite of many be-cause it is the ultimate collection of Bible heroes. Sunday School Lesson November 15 Lesson 11 (KJV) Confident Love Devotional Reading: Hebrews 13:1–8 Background Scripture: 1 John 3:11–24; 2 John 4–11; 3 John 5–8 1 … As the children arrive, have them find their folder and take out the Old and New Testament Books of the Bible handout sheets started last week. I will not, I will not, desert to his foes; You have to start in the right place. But because he sought God, he wrote, “My soul is satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and my mouth offers praises with joyful lips” (Ps. 4:19; 5:3, 5; Col. 3:5; 1 Thess. If you support a missionary in China and you read about a government crackdown on Christianity in China, you’ll have that missionary and country on your heart in prayer. We are to use it not to love it. No, you read that article carefully to learn whether your AT&T stock is going up or down. [Assuredly not! He chose instead to live simply and lay up treasures in heaven. Contentment is cultivated by pulling the weeds of greed and by building your life on God and His promises. Giving is God’s antidote for the poison of greed. God's Amazing Story of Redemption & Atonement, Unleashing the Power of Kingdom Perspective, Topical Articles About Whatever's on My Heart, Questions from Readers, Answers from Juli, A Growing List of Short Chapter Summaries, A Verse by Verse Walk Through Hebrews. As a loving Father, He does not deny His children good things. This curriculum will help kids trust God in every situation, especially when coming back to school in 2020. Sunday, December 7, 2014 L.G. God may be sending you more to help you get some things to make life more comfortable. No, he didn’t say that! So the author calls them to contentment and shows them how to cultivate this rare, but essential, Christian jewel. Be relaxed with what you have. The Search OF the Savior: Why Jesus Came, Part 2 (Gal. 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