Life on Loan

Week 1: Time

Time is on loan from God. Paul calls us to walk wisely, “redeem the time,” and live Spirit-filled, purposeful lives.

Additional Reading

4 Day Devotional: Redeeming Time
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/34916-redeeming-time

GotQuestions: What Does the Bible Say about Time Management?
https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-time-management.html

GotQuestions: Do We Have an Appointed Time of Death?
https://www.gotquestions.org/appointed-death.html

Commentary on Ephesians 5
https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/ephesians-5/

Find Peace with God
https://peacewithgod.net/steps

Week 2: Influence

Our influence—what we have been given—is a trust from God to be invested in His kingdom. In the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30) Jesus shows how we are to steward what is entrusted to us.

Additional Reading

3 Day Devotional: The Parable of the Talents: 3 Key Lessons Most Miss
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/41194-the-parable-of-the-talents-3-key-lessons-most-miss

GotQuestions: What is the Difference between a Talent and a Spiritual Gift?
https://www.gotquestions.org/difference-talent-spiritual-gift.html

Compelling Truth: Is there a Difference between a Talent and a Spiritual Gift?
https://www.compellingtruth.org/difference-talent-spiritual-gift.html

Commentary on Matthew 25
https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/matthew-25/

Week 3: Money

Money isn’t ours; we steward it. Jesus and the apostles call us to cheerful, kingdom-minded generosity.

Additional Reading

5 Day Devotional: Your Finances God’s Way
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/35130-your-finances-gods-way

GotQuestions: How Can I Become a More Cheerful Giver?
https://www.gotquestions.org/cheerful-giver.html

GotQuestions: What is Biblical Stewardship?
https://www.gotquestions.org/biblical-stewardship.html

Dave Ramsey: A Plan for Financial Success
https://www.ramseysolutions.com/?srsltid

Week 4: Talents/Gifts

Talents and gifts are tools on loan for serving the church and advancing Jesus’ mission. Discover and use yours.

Additional Reading:

5 Day Devotional: Spiritual Gifts
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/36661-spiritual-gifts

GotQuestions: Is There a Biblical Spiritual Gifts List?
https://www.gotquestions.org/spiritual-gifts-list.html

GotQuestions: How Does God Distribute Spiritual Gifts?
https://www.gotquestions.org/spiritual-gifts.html

Take your Spiritual Gifts discovery quiz today!

“The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

— Apostle Paul, Galatians 2:20

Our new series “Life on Loan” begins Sunday, October 26.

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