Lesson 1 THE DESIRE TO ACQUIRE Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 Lesson Aim: To show that having more things will not make us more secure. Our faith must be in the Lord and not in things. Introduction:  E-bay has become a symbol of the 21st century desire for things.  From 1995 to 1998 eBay did no outside advertising, yet it grew from 289,000 items for sale in 1996 to...

Is Your Life, Idol Free? Scripture: Exodus 32: 1-7 Lesson Aim: To look at what an idol is and to survey our lives to rid ourselves of them. Introduction: We do not think of ourselves as idolaters.  The idea is absurd to most Americans.  We don’t go around selling statues of Zeus or bowing down to a totem pole. Elyse Fitzpatrick says, “America doesn’t...

Lesson 3 The Idol of Individualism Scripture: I Corinthians 12:13- 25 Lesson Aim: To look at the idol of self and what the Bible says about the need for community. Introduction: In recent years there has been a strong emphasis in our culture on individuality, self expression, and self-fulfillment.   Please don’t misunderstand. Individual accomplishment and...

Lesson 4 Learning to Trust God Scripture: II Kings 4:1-7 Lesson Aim:  When we really have a financial need in our lives we must learn to trust God. Introduction:  Very few of us have been desperate for God to come through if we are to survive.  We have fretted over our power bills, or our taxes, but very seldom over our survival. In a day when there was...