Table Talk | September 20-21

Kyle Patrick   -   September 23, 2025

Opening Question:

  • When you were a child, what was your attitude toward sharing? How has that changed (or not changed) as an adult?

Key Takeaways:

  1. Money is a tool God wants to use to: a) Deepen our level of worship b) Increase our experience of His provision c) Develop a more focused life mission
  2. Sharing grows our faith in God
  3. Sharing increases God’s blessing in our lives
  4. Sharing accelerates God’s moving in our world

Discussion Questions:

  1. Pastor Tom said, “You cannot solve a problem until you understand it.” How does this apply to our understanding of money and generosity?
  2. Discuss the difference between viewing money as a puzzle versus a mystery. How might this shift in perspective change your approach to finances?
  3. How does the idea that “everything belongs to God” challenge your current view of money and possessions?
  4. Scripture invites us to “test” Him in the area of giving (Malachi 3:10). What fears or hesitations do you have about taking God up on this invitation?
  5. How might your “oikos” (sphere of influence) be impacted by your approach to generosity and sharing?
  6. Pastor Tom stated, “If there is not faith involved, it doesn’t please God.” How can we ensure our giving is done in faith rather than out of habit or obligation?

Practical Applications:

  1. Evaluate Your Current Giving: Take time this week to honestly assess your current giving habits. Are you giving out of faith? Is there room for growth?
  2. Pray for Guidance: Ask God to reveal areas where you can be more generous, not just with money but with your time and talents as well.
  3. Take a Step of Faith: Choose one way to increase your generosity this week, even if it’s a small step. Share with the group next time how it impacted your faith.
  4. Reframe Your Perspective: Each time you make a financial decision this week, pause and ask, “God, how do you want me to use Your resources?”
  5. Impact Your Oikos: Identify one person in your sphere of influence who might be impacted by seeing your generous spirit in action. Look for an opportunity to bless them this week.

Closing Prayer:

Lord, help us to see money and possessions as You do – tools to deepen our worship, experience Your provision, and fulfill Your mission. Give us the faith to be cheerful givers and to trust You with all of our resources. Use our generosity to draw others to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.