It may be surprising, but the Bible has a great deal to say about giving, generosity, and the stewardship of the resources that the Lord has given to us. Jesus used wealth, finances, and money to teach truths about the Kingdom of God, grace, and salvation. The Bible is not an investment manual, but God’s Word does state that our view of money is a spiritual matter. Stewardship is ultimately an act of grace (2 Cor. 8:7). This fall at Christ Church, we will spend five Lord's Days looking at what the Bible teaches us about Stewardship. It will not be exhaustive, but it will challenge and encourage us to think about one part of our lives that we are tempted to fence off from God's Word.

Opportunities in Stewardship (2 Corinthians 8:1-7) - September 7
Blessings in Stewardship (2 Corinthians 8:8-15) - September 14
Gospel in Stewardship (2 Corinthians 9:6-15) - September 21
Investment in Stewardship (Luke 19:12-27) - September 28
Attitudes in Stewardship (Mark 12:41-44; Matthew 6:1-4; Exodus 36:1-7) - October 5

Join us as look to the Lord instead of our culture to see how we can glorify the Lord in all of our lives, including with our material resources. Ultimately, giving is about the heart and a response of thanksgiving.

Here are some reading resources you may find useful:

• What Are the Benefits of Biblical Stewardship and Tithing? by Joseph Pipa
• Act of Grace: The Power of Generosity to Change Your Life, the Church, and the World by James C. Petty
• The Book of Giving: How the God Who Gives Can Make Us Givers by Pierce Taylor Hibbs
• Money, Debt, and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers by Jim Newheiser
• Money: Seeking God's Wisdom (31-Day Devotionals for Life) by Jim Newheiser
• The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving by Randy Alcorn