2018 Q1Stewardship:
Motives of the Heart
Week 01The Influence of Materialism
December 30-January 5
Week 02I See, I Want, I Take
January 6-12
Week 03God or Mammon?
January 13-19
Week 04Escape From the World’s Ways
January 20-26
Week 05Stewards After Eden
January 27-February 2
Week 06The Marks of a Steward
February 3-9
Week 07Honesty With God
February 10-16
Week 08The Impact of Tithing
February 17-23
Week 09Offerings of Gratitude
February 24-March 2
Week 10The Role of Stewardship
March 3-9
Week 11Debt—A Daily Decision
March 10-16
Week 12The Habits of a Steward
March 17-23
Week 13The Results of Stewardship
March 24-30
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1. The Influence of Materialism
December 30-January 5
Memory Verse
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:2, NKJV).
Sabbath Afternoon
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Sunday - The God of This World
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Monday - Filling the Barns
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Tuesday - The Allure of Materialism
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Wednesday - Love of Self
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Thursday - The Ultimate Futility of Materialism
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Friday - Further Thought/Discussion Questions
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2. I See, I Want, I Take
January 6-12
Memory Verse
“ ‘Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful’ ” (Matthew 13:22, NKJV).
Sabbath Afternoon
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Sunday - The Prosperity Gospel
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Monday - Blurred Spiritual Eyesight
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Tuesday - The Steps of Covetousness
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Wednesday - Greed—Having Things Your Way
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Thursday - Self-Control
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Friday - Further Thought/Discussion Questions
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3. God or Mammon?
January 13-19
Memory Verse
“Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:9-11, NKJV).
Sabbath Afternoon
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Sunday - Christ, the Creator
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Monday - Son of God/Son of Man
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Tuesday - Christ, the Redeemer
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Wednesday - A Jealous God
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Thursday - True Ownership
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Friday - Further Thought/Discussion Questions
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4. Escape From the World’s Ways
January 20-26
Memory Verse
“Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. . . . He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like foliage” (Proverbs 11:4, 28, NKJV).
Sabbath Afternoon
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Sunday - A Relationship With Christ
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Monday - In the Word
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Tuesday - The Life of Prayer
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Wednesday - The Life of Wisdom
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Thursday - The Holy Spirit
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Friday - Further Thought/Discussion Questions
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5. Stewards After Eden
January 27-February 2
Memory Verse
“On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts” (1 Thessalonians 2:4, NIV).
Sabbath Afternoon
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Sunday - Stewards in the Old Testament
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Monday - Stewards in the New Testament
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Tuesday - Stewards of the Mysteries of God
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Wednesday - Stewards of Spiritual Truth
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Thursday - Our Responsibility as Stewards
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Friday - Further Thought/Discussion Questions
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6. The Marks of a Steward
February 3-9
Memory Verse
“Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful” (1 Corinthians 4:1, 2, NKJV).
Sabbath Afternoon
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Sunday - Faithfulness
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Monday - Loyalty
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Tuesday - A Clear Conscience
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Wednesday - Obedience
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Thursday - Trustworthy
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Friday - Further Thought/Discussion Questions
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7. Honesty With God
February 10-16
Memory Verse
“ ‘But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience’ ” (Luke 8:15).
Sabbath Afternoon
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Sunday - A Matter of Simple Honesty
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Monday - The Life of Faith
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Tuesday - A Statement of Faith
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Wednesday - Honest Tithe: Holy to the Lord
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Thursday - Revival, Reformation, and Tithing
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Friday - Further Thought/Discussion Questions
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8. The Impact of Tithing
February 17-23
Memory Verse
“Do you not know that those who minister the holy things eat of the things of the temple, and those who serve at the altar partake of the offerings of the altar? Even so the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel” (1 Corinthians 9:13, 14, NKJV).
Sabbath Afternoon
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Sunday - Together We Fund the Mission
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Monday - The Blessings of God
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Tuesday - Purpose of the Tithe
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Wednesday - The Storehouse
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Thursday - Tithe and Salvation by Faith
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Friday - Further Thought/Discussion Questions
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9. Offerings of Gratitude
February 24-March 2
Memory Verse
“ ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life’ ” (John 3:16, NKJV).
Sabbath Afternoon
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Sunday - “Where Your Treasure Is”
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Monday - Stewards of the Grace of God
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Tuesday - Our Best Offering
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Wednesday - The Motives of the Heart
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Thursday - The Experience of Giving
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Friday - Further Thought/Discussion Questions
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10. The Role of Stewardship
March 3-9
Memory Verse
“For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life” (1 Thessalonians 4:7, NIV).
Sabbath Afternoon
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Sunday - Christ as the Center
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Monday - Sanctuary Doctrine
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Tuesday - Christ-Centered Doctrinal Beliefs
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Wednesday - The Three Angels’ Messages
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Thursday - Stewardship
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Friday - Further Thought/Discussion Questions
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11. Debt—A Daily Decision
March 10-16
Memory Verse
“Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law” (Romans 13:7, 8, NIV).
Sabbath Afternoon
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Sunday - Borrowing and Spending
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Monday - Stewardship and Instant Gratification
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Tuesday - Living Within Your Means
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Wednesday - Saying No to Debt
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Thursday - Saving and Investing
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Friday - Further Thought/Discussion Questions
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12. The Habits of a Steward
March 17-23
Memory Verse
“How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. With my whole heart I have sought You; oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You” (Psalm 119:9-11, NKJV).
Sabbath Afternoon
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Sunday - Habit: Seek God First
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Monday - Habit: Look for the Return of Jesus
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Tuesday - Habit: Use Time Wisely
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Wednesday - Habit: Keep a Healthy Mind, Body, and Soul
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Thursday - Habit: Self-Discipline
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Friday - Further Thought/Discussion Questions
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13. The Results of Stewardship
March 24-30
Memory Verse
“Having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation” (1 Peter 2:12, NKJV).
Sabbath Afternoon
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Sunday - Stewardship and Godliness
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Monday - Contentment
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Tuesday - Trust
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Wednesday - Our Influence
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Thursday - The Words We Want (and Don’t Want) to Hear
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Friday - Further Thought/Discussion Questions
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