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Feb 22, 2026

Treasures and Trust | All In

Treasures and Trust | All In

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Treasures and Trust

 

February 22, 2026

Exodus 35:4–9
4 Moses said to the whole Israelite community, “This is what the Lord has commanded: 5 From what you have, take an offering for the Lord. Everyone who is willing is to bring to the Lord an offering of gold, silver and bronze; 6 blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen; goat hair; 7 ram skins dyed red and another type of durable leather; acacia wood; 8 olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; 9 and onyx stones and other gems to be mounted on the ephod and breast piece.

Why Did Jesus Speak of Money So Much?

1. Money has a sneaky power to be the doorway to .

2. How I use money is a primary of if I am a true disciple of His.

Matthew 6:19–21
19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

3. My heart and identity always follow my .

4. It is possible to have all the visible signs of a follower of Jesus but have our heart far from God.

Matthew 19:16–20
16 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?” 17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” 18 “Which ones?” he inquired. Jesus replied, “‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, 19 honor your father and mother,’ and ‘love your neighbor as yourself.’” 20 “All these I have kept,” the young man said. “What do I still lack?”
Matthew 19:21
Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
Matthew 19:22
When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.

God Asks His People to Give to Say:

1. “God, it’s You that has me all I have.”

2. “God, I love You than my stuff.”

3. “God, this is my and my contribution to the spreading of Your glory.”


What Does God Ask Me to Give?

1. My first and best; give a as the base.

Leviticus 27:30
A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord.

2. Give gifts when God blesses.

Ephesians 1:3
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
Matthew 6:21
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

What Can I Do from Here?

1. Pray for God to change my and affections?

2. Ask God to show me where I need to sacrifice to have .

3. Take a next step in Kingdom giving.


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