Episode 90•Parable of the Rich Fool•Part 1 of 4

Possessed By Our Possessions

Key Passages

Luke 12:13-21

Possessions can be tricky. On the one hand, many of them are needed and incredibly useful. But on the other hand, they can possess us in ways that we may or may not realize. In the Parable of the Rich Fool, Jesus warns, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” His point is easy to understand. But then the question becomes, “Do we actually live as if what he said is true?” Let’s find out.

Discussion Questions

  1. What was your biggest takeaway from part one of the Parable of the Rich Fool teaching?
  2. Jesus warned, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” How did his words hit you in the teaching?
  3. Where do you believe you’re using possessions in a helpful and life-giving way?
  4. Where might you be blinded by the way your possessions may be possessing you?
  5. What may God be saying to you about your relationship with possessions and how He wants you to think and live differently moving forward?
  6. How will you begin living out the truths of this teaching this week?

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Taught By

Brad Gray

Published March 5, 2021