2015 MAY WEEK FOUR LESSON

SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 24, 2015.

WEEK 21

UNDERSTANDING WEALTH CREATION

Main text: 1 Kings 10:14-24

Memory verse: Haggai 2:8 “The silver is mine, and the gold is mine declares the LORD Almighty.”

Introduction

Money is not the root of all evil; but the love of money is. It is becoming increasingly clear that, the church needs people to support various spiritual, physical and social activities with money. The mandate of the church is to win souls and prepare them for Heaven. However, people must live and work for some time before God calls them to glory. Money is therefore essential in the purchase of food, schooling, and dealing with health issues, providing for others and also supporting the church. Today’s study seeks to expose the fact that making money legally is praiseworthy. God blesses people to accomplish specific tasks at every moment in time. In our memory verse, we encounter God as the owner of the gold and silver which symbolize the riches of the earth. If He is our God, then we, His children have every right to be blessed financially.

Discussion Questions

1. How does the reading describe the utensils in the Palace? 1 Kings 10:21

2. What in Solomon’s life makes us believe that God is not against the creation of wealth?

3. What did God bless King Solomon with? 1 Kings 10:23

4. How was God acknowledged through the riches of King Solomon? 1 Kings 10:24

5. Is it sinful for Christians to be blessed financially? Explain

6. How can one gain wealth legally?

Conclusion

Our study today clearly demonstrates that many nations were attracted to the kingdom of Israel because of the wisdom and riches of Solomon. For the church to support the teeming numbers who need some financial assistance, a good financial standing cannot be left out. The youth especially are to note that there is no shortcut to financial breakthrough, but rather hard work and the blessings of God. The Bible says in Proverbs10:22 that the blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it. In our study, it was clear that King Solomon had more than enough because God blessed his efforts.

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