Scripture & Stewardship
Which scripture tells us that God owns the earth and everything in it? Please name the book, chapter and verse
Psalm 24:1
What is the term (word) used to describe the weekly paycheck or earnings an employee receives for working
Wages
What is the term for money used as a means of payment in a country?
Currency
Why does being a good steward involve more than money?
It is because stewardship is about managing everything that belongs to God. He has entrusted us with more than money. We are also responsible for how we manage our time, talents, resources and relationships.
Which scripture tells us: "The Lord God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend to it and watch over it."
Genesis 2:15
What is another term to describe a persons career or job
Occupation
What word describes the different values assigned to money
Denomination
A person gives generously to others, BUT repeatedly neglects (ignores) their own financial responsibilities. Are they demonstrating faithful stewardship? Defend your answer using what we have learned so far.
Generosity IS important, but faithful stewardship also involves honoring obligations, planning ahead and managing resources responsibly.
What is the word for responsibly managing the money, possessions and resources God has entrusted to us?
Stewardship
Gross pay is the total money earned before any deductions. Net pay is the money a worker takes home after all deductions.
Before money became common, people exchanged goods and services directly. What is this called?
Bartering
Our class motto is "Give, Save, Spend." Why do you think GIVE comes first, and what does that teach us about biblical stewardship?
Giving first reminds us that everything belongs to God. By putting giving before our own wants, we demonstrate gratitude, generosity and a desire to honor God with what He has entrusted us with. God is loving and generous Himself, and we are called to reflect HIS character. After all, we are made in His image (Genesis 1:27)
Which scripture tells us to work WHOLEHEARTEDLY, as though working for the Lord?
Colossians 3:23-24
Workers in California may pay income taxes to two levels of government. What are they?
Hint: we learned that workers in Florida only pay one these
State and federal income taxes
Which U.S. government agency makes coins?
The U.S. Mint
You're shopping at classroom market. You find something you really want. However, purchasing it would leave you without enough money to meet your financial responsibilities. How could you practice good stewardship in this scenario?
In our class, we're learning how to faithfully manage what God has entrusted to us. We've created a pretend economy, but the lessons we're learning are very real. We get to practice what it means to earn money, pay bills, give, save and make WISE spending decisions. I want to encourage you take to take these opportunities serious to help develop habits that can prepare you for real life responsibilities. We can honor God practicing self control and patience by skipping our highly desired purchase, and faithfully manage our responsbilities.
What is our three word motto for managing what God has entrusted to us as stewards of what belongs to HIM?
Give, save, spend
An employee wants to know exactly how much money they earned, what was deducted and how much they took home in earnings. What document should they examine?
What term describes a useful or valuable good that can be sold, traded or bought, such as gold, silver, wheat or salt?
Commodity
Faithful stewardship involves more than managing money. It also teaches us patience, flexibility, self-control and how to make thoughtful decisions. We cannot always control what happens, but we can learn to respond with wisdom.