SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. What's one thing you own that would be surprisingly difficult for you to get rid of, even if you rarely use it? Why do you think you're so attached to it?

2. Read Luke 12:13–15. The man approaches Jesus wanting help getting his inheritance. What does Jesus' response reveal about the difference between what we think we need and what we actually need?

3. Jesus warns us to be on guard against all covetousness. Why do you think the desire for more can be so difficult to recognize in our own lives?

4. Read Luke 12:16–21. What stands out to you about the rich man's perspective on his possessions? What was missing from the way he viewed his wealth and his future?

5. The sermon suggested that hoarding often comes from anxiety and a desire for security. Where do you see that mindset show up in our culture, and how might it show up in your own life?

6. Read Luke 12:22–31. How does Jesus use God's care for the birds to challenge our anxiety about provision? What makes trusting God's provision difficult sometimes?

7. The sermon made an important distinction between owning things and stewarding what God has entrusted to us. How would your decisions about money, possessions, and resources change if you viewed yourself as a steward rather than an owner?

8. Read Luke 12:32–34. Why do you think Jesus connects our treasure with the direction of our hearts? How can our giving actually shape what we value?

9. The sermon described generosity as "boundary therapy"—a way of reminding ourselves that our possessions are tools, not our identity. What is one area where you might need to loosen your grip and trust God more?

10. This Week: Which of the three challenges from the sermon do you feel most prompted to put into practice: shifting from owner to steward, giving away something you've been holding onto, or replacing scarcity worry with seeking God's Kingdom? What is one specific step you can take this week?