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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1--> | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>What was the role of a steward during biblical times? What has stewardship come to mean in the modern era? Create a modern “dictionary entry” for the term. | + | </noinclude>What was the role of a steward during biblical times? What has stewardship come to mean in the modern era? Create a modern “dictionary entry” for the term. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | ||
<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2--> | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Is biblical stewardship about the management of all of God’s creation? How does Psalm 50:10-12 affect your understanding of biblical stewardship? Brainstorm a list of ways that stewardship is part of daily life and not just financial gifts. | + | </noinclude>Is biblical stewardship about the management of all of God’s creation? How does Psalm 50:10-12 affect your understanding of biblical stewardship? Brainstorm a list of ways that stewardship is part of daily life and not just financial gifts. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | ||
<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3--> | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>With regard to biblical principles, briefly describe the concept of stewardship based on the list below. What real life example can be applied to each? Use biblical references to support your answer. | + | </noinclude>With regard to biblical principles, briefly describe the concept of stewardship based on the list below. What real life example can be applied to each? Use biblical references to support your answer. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | ||
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5--> | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Discuss how the text found in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 relates to the stewardship of your body. | + | </noinclude>Discuss how the text found in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 relates to the stewardship of your body. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | ||
<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6--> | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Using Genesis 2:15 as reference, choose from the list below, one way that you could help to care for God’s earth. | + | </noinclude>Using Genesis 2:15 as reference, choose from the list below, one way that you could help to care for God’s earth. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | ||
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:<b>a. <section begin=req7a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8--> | :<b>a. <section begin=req7a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Read the Bible story about the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) or 1 Corinthians 12. | + | </noinclude>Read the Bible story about the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) or 1 Corinthians 12. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7a /></b> | ||
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:<b>c. <section begin=req7c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:10--> | :<b>c. <section begin=req7c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:10--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>List three talents or skills that you feel you may have or want to possess. Sketch symbols that illustrate each talent and how it could be used for God’s glory (Ephesians 4:12). | + | </noinclude>List three talents or skills that you feel you may have or want to possess. Sketch symbols that illustrate each talent and how it could be used for God’s glory (Ephesians 4:12). |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7c /></b> | ||
:<b>d. <section begin=req7d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:11--> | :<b>d. <section begin=req7d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:11--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Choose one of the talents from the previous list and create another list of three things you want to do to be a good steward and improve that specific talent. | + | </noinclude>Choose one of the talents from the previous list and create another list of three things you want to do to be a good steward and improve that specific talent. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7d /></b> | ||
:<b>e. <section begin=req7e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:12--> | :<b>e. <section begin=req7e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:12--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Spend at least four hours planning and executing a community activity that uses your talents. Prepare and present the results of your project to a group. | + | </noinclude>Spend at least four hours planning and executing a community activity that uses your talents. Prepare and present the results of your project to a group. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7e /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7e /></b> | ||
<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13--> | <b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Create a list of six daily activities and write down by each item how much time you think you usually spend on the activity. Afterward, measure how much time you actually spend on the items on your list. Some examples can be found below. | + | </noinclude>Create a list of six daily activities and write down by each item how much time you think you usually spend on the activity. Afterward, measure how much time you actually spend on the items on your list. Some examples can be found below. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | ||
<b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14--> | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Briefly describe the fundamental difference between returning the tithes and giving offerings. Include biblical references to support your answer. | + | </noinclude>Briefly describe the fundamental difference between returning the tithes and giving offerings. Include biblical references to support your answer. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | ||
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<b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18--> | <b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>Briefly describe the process of how the tithe is dispersed and utilized from the local church to the local conference, union conference, division, and the General Conference. | + | </noinclude>Briefly describe the process of how the tithe is dispersed and utilized from the local church to the local conference, union conference, division, and the General Conference. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11 /></b> | ||
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:<b>c. <section begin=req11c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> | :<b>c. <section begin=req11c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> | ||
| − | </noinclude>How are individual funds placed in a tithe envelope allocated? Prepare and present your findings to a group. | + | </noinclude>How are individual funds placed in a tithe envelope allocated? Prepare and present your findings to a group. |
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11c /></b> | ||
<section end=Body /> | <section end=Body /> | ||
Revision as of 16:59, 2 April 2021
Stewardship
Skill Level
2
Year
1986
Version
13.06.2024
Approval authority
North American Division
1. What was the role of a steward during biblical times? What has stewardship come to mean in the modern era? Create a modern “dictionary entry” for the term.
2. Is biblical stewardship about the management of all of God’s creation? How does Psalm 50:10-12 affect your understanding of biblical stewardship? Brainstorm a list of ways that stewardship is part of daily life and not just financial gifts.
3. With regard to biblical principles, briefly describe the concept of stewardship based on the list below. What real life example can be applied to each? Use biblical references to support your answer.
4. In the Pathfinder pledge, we promise to be pure, kind, and true. How does following that pledge relate to the stewardship of our mind?
5. Discuss how the text found in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 relates to the stewardship of your body.
6. Using Genesis 2:15 as reference, choose from the list below, one way that you could help to care for God’s earth.
7. Do the following:
- a. Read the Bible story about the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) or 1 Corinthians 12.
- b. How does God reward the proper usage of talents? How can we know that all of us are given talents/giftedness? Why does it seem God appreciates variety in talents?
- c. List three talents or skills that you feel you may have or want to possess. Sketch symbols that illustrate each talent and how it could be used for God’s glory (Ephesians 4:12).
- d. Choose one of the talents from the previous list and create another list of three things you want to do to be a good steward and improve that specific talent.
- e. Spend at least four hours planning and executing a community activity that uses your talents. Prepare and present the results of your project to a group.
8. Create a list of six daily activities and write down by each item how much time you think you usually spend on the activity. Afterward, measure how much time you actually spend on the items on your list. Some examples can be found below.
9. Briefly describe the fundamental difference between returning the tithes and giving offerings. Include biblical references to support your answer.
10. Discuss Malachi 3:10, answering the following questions:
- a. What is the storehouse?
- b. How does the storehouse function with reference to the church at large?
11. Briefly describe the process of how the tithe is dispersed and utilized from the local church to the local conference, union conference, division, and the General Conference.
- a. Interview an individual (church treasurer, stewardship coordinator, etc.) within your church that is familiar with the church budget.
- b. What are some of the financial obligations that your church must meet?
- c. How are individual funds placed in a tithe envelope allocated? Prepare and present your findings to a group.
