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Wealth and Riches in the Bible

A Bible study outline exploring the concept of wealth and riches in the Bible, focusing on individuals known for their material possessions and spiritual standing.

1. Abraham: Blessed with Abundance

1.1 God's Promise of Prosperity

Verses: Genesis 13:2; Genesis 24:35
  • Abraham was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold, demonstrating God's blessing.
  • His wealth was a testament to God's covenant and favor upon him.

1.2 Wealth with Righteousness

Verses: Genesis 14:22-23; Hebrews 11:8-10
  • Abraham refused to profit from war, showing his integrity.
  • He looked forward to a city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God, indicating his focus was not solely on earthly riches.

2. Job: Riches and Righteousness Tested

2.1 Job's Initial Prosperity

Verses: Job 1:1-3
  • Job was the greatest of all the people of the East, possessing vast wealth and a large family.
  • His prosperity was linked to his blameless and upright character.

2.2 Wealth's Transience and Faithfulness

Verses: Job 1:20-22; Job 42:12-13
  • Job lost everything but maintained his faith, demonstrating true riches are not material.
  • God restored Job's wealth twofold, showing that faithfulness is rewarded.

3. Solomon: Wisdom and Wealth Combined

3.1 God's Gift of Wisdom and Riches

Verses: 1 Kings 3:11-13; 2 Chronicles 1:11-12
  • Solomon asked for wisdom, and God also granted him riches and honor.
  • His wealth surpassed all kings before and after him.

3.2 The Vanity of Earthly Riches

Verses: Ecclesiastes 2:4-11; Ecclesiastes 5:10
  • Solomon realized that all his accomplishments and riches were meaningless without God.
  • He understood that the love of money is never satisfied.

4. The Ultimate Treasure: Knowing God

4.1 The Father's Fullness in Christ

Verses: Colossians 2:9; John 14:9
  • The complete essence of the Father dwells bodily in Christ.
  • Seeing Christ is seeing the Father.

4.2 The Spirit's Manifestation

Verses: 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 14:16-18
  • The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
  • The Spirit is the Comforter, sent by the Father in Christ's name.

4.3 One God, One Name

Verses: Acts 2:38; Ephesians 4:5
  • Baptism is to be administered in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.
  • There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism.