Chris Taylor
August 4, 2021
Wednesday Night Worship Service, August 4, 2021
Series Title: Kingdom Rules
Text: Exodus 20:15
Title: Gospel Stewardship
Big Idea: We have been saved by a generous Savior to practice generosity!
- The problem with stealing
- Exodus 20:15 in Context
“This commandment recognizes that the Lord owns everything in heaven and earth, and only he can give it or take it away.” — Walter Kaiser
See Psalm 24:1; 50:10
- The heart of stealing
- Stealing originates in a heart that is ___________ and lazy.
- Stealing originates in a heart that is not ______________ in the Lord.
- Stealing originates in a heart that ____________ self.
- Stealing originates in a heart that ignores _________________.
- Stealing originates in a heart that doesn’t ___________ the Lord.
- Stealing originates in a heart that has no interest in true _______________.
- Stealing originates in a heart that feels ______________.
- The solution to stealing
See Mark 1:14-15; Matthew 6:11, 25-33
- The gospel-alternative to stealing
- Be generous with your ___________ and your ______________.
See 2 Corinthians 8:9; Matthew 6:19-21
- Work _________.
See Ephesians 4:28
Discussion Questions:
- How do you need to respond to today’s sermon on the 8th Commandment?
- What does theft teach us about the human heart?
- How does the gospel address stealing?
- What is the gospel-alternative to stealing?