Next Steps--Lesson 31--Mustard Seed Faith

Discussion Questions:

1.     Have you ever felt like you needed your faith increased?  How does Jesus comparing faith to a mustard seed show that this is the wrong thing to seek?

2.     How is the object of your faith more important than the size of your faith?  Discuss how this applies to putting faith in your financial security and retirement plan.

3.     Next Steps is about walking with God and drawing nearer to Him.  What steps do you see God calling you to take in the way you view and handle your financial resources?

4.     How important is planning and moving forward so your faith does not stagnate?  What does it look like to plan and move forward in the realm of your finances and use of your possessions?

5.     If you graded yourself from A to F in having a budget and your ability to stick to it, what would your grade be and why?  How about your grade for praying over what you do with the finances and material possessions God enables you to enjoy?  If needed, what can you do to grow in these two areas?

6.     Are there times you are guilty of wanting God to act before you get your feet wet?  What is a step concerning your finances and giving you can take to get your feet wet making room for God to act upon your faith in Him?

7.     When it feels like your dreams are a mile away, could it be that they are only one step of faith away?  What fears or concerns or distractions are keeping you from taking that step of faith?