🎓 Lesson Plan: “The Christian and His Money” Parts 1-3

 

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1. Introduction

• Statement of Purpose: This teaching helps believers understand God’s view of money, how material wealth relates to spiritual riches, and how to steward finances biblically.

• Key Quote: "Your attitude to money actually reveals your attitude to God Himself."

2. Key Concepts

A. Two Levels of Wealth

• Material Wealth: Temporary and earthly.

• Spiritual Wealth: Eternal and lasting.

• Hebrews 11:24–26 (Moses’ choice): He considered reproach for Christ “greater riches than the treasures in Egypt”

B. Is Money Good or Evil?

• Jesus is worthy to receive “power, riches, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, blessing” (Rev 5:12)—so riches are intrinsically good

• Money can be misused, but misuse doesn’t make it evil.

C. Ownership and Stewardship

• Haggai 2:8: “The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says the Lord.” Wealth belongs to God and is to be used for His purposes

3. Biblical Mandate to Teach on Money

• Bible is full of financial teaching: 2 Corinthians 8–9 has 39 verses on giving—three times more than 1 Corinthians 13 on love

• Acts 20:20, 26–27: Paul was committed to proclaiming the "whole counsel of God"—including financial matters

4. Jesus’ Teachings on Money

A. Two Masters (Matt 6:24)

• You cannot serve God and mammon (wealth); mammon represents a spiritual worldliness that competes with devotion to God

B. Generous Giving (Luke 6:38)

• “Give, and it will be given to you... good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over.”

• Principle: You will receive in proportion to what you give

C. Seek First the Kingdom (Matt 6:33)

• Prioritize God’s kingdom and righteousness; He will provide your material needs

D. Firstfruits and Prosperity (Prov 3:9–10)

• Honor the Lord with the firstfruits; barns—as a consequence—will be filled, vats overflowing

5. Principles of Right Giving (As summarized in Derek Prince’s outline)

1. By grace through faith, not legal obligation.

2. Give yourself first, then your resources.

3. Grace provides abundance (2 Cor 9:8).

4. Giving is sowing; sow generously to reap proportionally (2 Cor 9:6).

5. Giving is worship, not merely transaction

6. The Biblical Basis for Tithing

• Tithe = first tenth of income; easy with decimals.

• Abraham’s tithe to Melchizedek (Gen 14) shows tithing predates Mosaic Law and acknowledges God’s priesthood

• New Covenant = better covenant (Hebrews 8:6)—we should give even more generously than Israel did

7. Curses & Blessings in Giving

• Malachi 3:8–10: Robbing God by withholding tithes brings a curse; bringing full tithe results in heaven-opening blessing

• Keep finances where you receive “your food and seed to sow.” (“storehouse” principle)

8. Discussion Questions

1. Which concept challenged your current views on money and generosity?

2. How do you balance material stewardship with pursuit of spiritual riches?

3. What might honoring God with firstfruits look like in your personal budgeting?

9. Application Activity

• Budget exercise: Allocate 10% to tithe/charity first, then assign funds for savings, giving, daily needs, and kingdom-driven investing.

• Prayer: Commit your finances and stewardship to God. Invite the Holy Spirit to guide your giving.

10. Closing Encouragement

Derek Prince urges Christians to address money not with religious flippancy, but with biblical seriousness. As we prioritize God’s kingdom, acknowledge His ownership, and live generously, He promises material provision and deeper spiritual wealth.