Tithing first appears in Scripture in Genesis 14. But is it still something that's relevant to Christians today? How are believers in the Church to approach the subject of giving?

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- How does viewing yourself as a steward of God's resources rather than an owner change your daily financial decisions and priorities?

- Should giving to God make you more or less worried about money? Why?

- Have you ever experienced God’s faithfulness to provide for material needs in miraculous ways? If so, share a story with the group.

- What does it mean practically for your giving to be 'felt' or sacrificial, and how might that look different for people in various financial situations?

- Why do you think Jesus spent about a third of His teaching time on money and material wealth?

- How do you navigate the tension between wanting clear rules and being called to a Spirit-led relationship with God in areas like giving?

In this special Easter Sunday message, we'll dive into the wonderful hope of the Gospel and the picture painted for us through the tenth plague in Egypt in the Book of Exodus.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- We often judge ourselves, for better or worse, by comparing ourselves to others. How can comparing ourselves to Christ instead lead to greater freedom and humility?

- Do you view Jesus as having ownership of your life? What does that look like practically for any person?

- How should the reality that God is the source of everything good affect our thinking and behavior?

- Romans 8:38-39 promises that nothing can separate believers from God's love. Do you feel closer to God in good times or in trying times?

- Why couldn’t God just forgive sins without Jesus having to die?

Abram's ne'er-do-well nephew, Lot, gets himself and his family kidnapped, leading to a daring nighttime military rescue and dramatic encounters with the kings of Salem and Sodom - the mysterious Christ-like figure Melchizedek and the "son of evil" Bera.

SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

- How have you seen Christians use wealth well to serve God?

- How have you seen Christians be led astray by wealth?

- Have you observed the difference gratitude makes in your spiritual life and in battling temptations?

- How does Lot's decision to prioritize financial prosperity over righteousness serve as a warning to parents about choosing where to live and how they raise their children?

- How can Christians “practice” being kings and priests to God in daily life?