Setting Priorities

Bible verses

1. Work
   1. Prov 24:27, 30-34: Prepare, don’t be a sluggard
2. Prioritize God’s ways
   1. Mt 6:19-21: Treasures in heaven
   2. Mt 6:33: Seek first God’s kingdom
   3. Luke 10:38-42: Mary and Martha
   4. Php 4:8: Think about the good and right
   5. Micah 6:8: God requires justice, mercy/kindness, and humility
   6. Rom 12:2: Be transformed spiritually

Lesson Plan

1. What is stewardship?
2. Kickoff: What are some of your priorities?
3. Priorities in three areas
   1. Overall lifestyle
      1. Read Romans 12:2 and Philippians 4:8
         1. What does these verses mean? What effect do they have on our lifestyle decisions?
         2. What priority decisions should we make considering this verses?
   2. Behavior
      1. Read Micah 6:8
         1. What does it look like to do justice in our daily lives?
         2. How can we show a love for mercy/kindness (חֶ֔סֶד)?
         3. What does a humble life look like?
   3. Money/resources
      1. Read Matthew 6:19-21, 24-33 (esp. vv. 19, 24, 33)
         1. What does it mean to lay up treasure in heaven?
         2. Why does Jesus say that you can’t serve God and money?
         3. What does verse 33 mean?
         4. What do these verses tell us about priorities?
4. Thought questions
   1. Do my priorities align with God’s will?
   2. Do my life choices reflect proper priorities?