Day 80: Want What You Have; Not Have What You Want

I decided to be a nerd and start posting my bible study lessons every week from the Thursday night meetings. This semester we are studying a series called "Wanted." Last week the lesson was titled, "Wanted: (At/A) Home." I apologize that I do not have the question sheet nor did I write the questions for this down, but I do remember that the lesson centered on Luke 15: 11-32 and The Parable of the Lost Son.

This week: Wanted: Money Luke 12: 13-34 The Parable of the Rich Fool

1. What are our greatest everyday worries and difficulties?
   
   1. How do we tend to deal with them?
      
   2. How should we deal with them?
      
2. Why does Jesus warn against greed in this passage?
   
3. Why does the life style of the rich man in the parable displease God?
   
4. In what way does God compare his relationship to us with that toward animals and plants?
   
5. What does God demand from his disciples (and us) with regard to a more meaningful life style?
   
6. Why is it so difficult to trust that God will provide us with all that he considers important for our life?
   

After our discussion, each one of us was given 5 Euro. This is an experiment thought up by one of the study leaders. She wants us to each take 5 Euro and do something helpful for someone and report back. I'm not sure what to do with mine yet, but I'm sure the moment will present itself when right.

"The desire for more is the root of all evil."