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THE BELIEVERS BIBLE STUDY
Stewards of The mysteries of God
#14 Biblical Economics
By Paul B Thomas
Topic: Diligence Scripture Reading: 2 Cor8:7 Proverbs 6:6-11
Purpose: To understand the importance of biblical economics as God presents to us in scripture. A clear understanding helps us preach the gospel to the poor that they don’t need to be poor anymore. ‘According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:’ (2 Peter 1:3)
1.An understanding of Biblical Economics empowers us to see the value of Finances as God sees it.
But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. (Deut 8:18)
2.An understanding of Biblical Economics enables us to be successful in life, industry and ministry.
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. (Joshua 1:8).
3.An understanding of Biblical Economics enables the church to be effective in reaching the poor
Jesus fed the multitude then preached the gospel to them (see notes below)
4.An understanding of Biblical Economics empowers us as Stewards of Gods heritage
The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. (Psalm 24:1).
Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions. (Luke 12:42)
5.An understanding of Biblical Economicsunlocks Generosity and liberality
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. (Provers 19:17).
6.An understanding of Biblical Economics helps us be a blessing to the world
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. (Luke 6:38)
7.An understanding of Biblical Economics breaks the curse of poverty imposed by sin
And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: 3You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. 4The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks.… (Deut 28:3).
8.An understanding of Biblical Economics empowers us to live in God’s abundance.
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:13)
NOTES:
MARK 6:30-42
Meanwhile, the apostles gathered around Jesus and brought Him news of all they had done and taught. And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.
So they went away in a boat by themselves to a solitary place. But many people saw them leaving and recognized them. They ran together on foot from all the towns and arrived before them. When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.
By now the hour was already late. So the disciples came to Jesus and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.” But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” They asked Him, “Should we go out and spend two hundred denari if to give all of them bread to eat?” “Go and see how many loaves you have,” He told them. And after checking, they said, “Five—and two fish.” Then Jesus directed them to have the people sit in groups on the green grass. So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And He divided the two fish among them all. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. And there were five thousand men who had eaten the loaves.
The way to wealth if you desire it is as plain as the way to market,. It depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality; that is, waste neither time nor money but make the best of both/ Without industry and frugality nothing will do and with them everything- (Benjamin Franklin)..
QUESTIONS: ; 1, What are the benefits of poverty? 2. Does wealth draw us form God? 3. Are there poor folks who question God? 4. What scriptures on prosperity do you know? 5. Just because there has been an abuse on this topic does not mean we should avoid it, true or false?
FURTHER STUDY: Books on amazon The Rich Dont Have it all You Do, by Paul B Thomas
Literature: visit brother Paul on amazon for pentecostal/ apostolic ebooks
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