Grab a coffee & use these questions to explore Sunday's message with a friend or with your connection group.
June 29, 2025 // You're Not The Boss Of Me: More? Or Less?
Speaker: Garry Firth
1. If you suddenly won $10 million in the "Spain International Lottery" (or some other real lottery), what’s the most ridiculous or over-the-top thing you'd spend money on first? (a gold plated bbq, rent a private tropical island for a couple of weeks, etc.)
2. In the message Garry illustrated how giving gets harder the more we have. Why do you think having more money often makes it harder to give, not easier?
3. Read Mark 12:41-44. Jesus says that this woman, even though she was poor, gave all she had. We heard how it was because of her belief and trust in God she was able to do that. How does trust in God connect to this kind of radical generosity?
4. Garry shared the story of his friend who gave when it didn’t seem logical. Have you ever felt prompted to give when it didn’t seem logical or easy? If so, what happened? What did you learn about yourself - or about God - in that experience?
5. Read 1 Corinthians 16:2. Paul explains how setting aside some of our money each week is a spiritual discipline, and how planned giving is the way to grow both our generosity and our relationship with and trust in God. What’s one way you could stretch your generosity this month?
For an easy way to read it wherever you go, check out the Bible under the Helpful Stuff tab on the TMP app.
Speaker: Garry Firth
1. If you suddenly won $10 million in the "Spain International Lottery" (or some other real lottery), what’s the most ridiculous or over-the-top thing you'd spend money on first? (a gold plated bbq, rent a private tropical island for a couple of weeks, etc.)
2. In the message Garry illustrated how giving gets harder the more we have. Why do you think having more money often makes it harder to give, not easier?
3. Read Mark 12:41-44. Jesus says that this woman, even though she was poor, gave all she had. We heard how it was because of her belief and trust in God she was able to do that. How does trust in God connect to this kind of radical generosity?
4. Garry shared the story of his friend who gave when it didn’t seem logical. Have you ever felt prompted to give when it didn’t seem logical or easy? If so, what happened? What did you learn about yourself - or about God - in that experience?
5. Read 1 Corinthians 16:2. Paul explains how setting aside some of our money each week is a spiritual discipline, and how planned giving is the way to grow both our generosity and our relationship with and trust in God. What’s one way you could stretch your generosity this month?
For an easy way to read it wherever you go, check out the Bible under the Helpful Stuff tab on the TMP app.