What’s in Your Hand?
What if the very thing God wants to use is something He’s already placed in your hands?
When God called Moses to lead Israel, Moses focused on everything he lacked: qualifications, influence, and the ability to communicate. But God asked him a simple question: “What’s in your hand?” In this message, Pastor David explores how that same question challenges us to reconsider what God has entrusted to us. Through biblical principles of tithes, firstfruits, alms, and offerings, we discover that generosity is about more than money. It’s about trusting God as our source, putting Him first, caring for others, and participating in something bigger than ourselves. As we continue our LET’S GO series, we’ll discover how becoming a Kingdom Builder allows us to extend the reach of God’s mission beyond our own lives.Message Description Should Go Here
Exodus 4:2
Discussion topics
- HEAD – What did Jesus say to you through the Word?
- Read Exodus 3:11; 4:1–2; and 4:10. What were Moses’ three objections to God’s calling? How did God’s question, “What’s in your hand?” redirect Moses’ attention?
- Read Proverbs 3:9–10 and Malachi 3:10–11. What do these passages teach about honoring God with our resources? How do tithes and firstfruits help us understand trust and priority? Read Proverbs 19:17 and 2 Corinthians 9:6–8. How do these passages help us understand the difference between caring for people in need and willingly participating in God’s work through generosity?
- During the sermon, we heard: “The tithe helps sustain the ministry. Kingdom Builders helps extend its reach.” Why is it important for a church to be intentional about both sustaining its ongoing ministry and reaching beyond its walls?
- HEART – How did it make you feel? “Your reactions often reveal your allegiances.”
- Moses focused on what he lacked rather than what he already possessed. Where are you most tempted to disqualify yourself because you feel you don’t have enough?
- “People matter more than my possessions.” What emotions or thoughts does that statement stir in you? Are there times when protecting what we have become more important than helping someone else?
- “I want to participate in what God is doing beyond myself.” What excites you, or perhaps makes you uncomfortable, about investing in something where you may never personally see the results?
- HANDS – What are you going to do with it?
- What’s in your hand? Identify one resource God has entrusted to you, whether that’s time, a skill, a relationship, influence, or finances. How could you intentionally use it to serve someone this week?
- What is one practical step you could take to honor God first with what He’s entrusted to you? This might involve reviewing your priorities, developing a plan for generosity, or becoming more intentional about stewardship.
- Kingdom Builders focuses on three areas: Global, National, and Future. Which area especially captures your heart right now, and what is one way you could begin participating through prayer, service, encouragement, or generosity?
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