Joseph is blessed as fruitful (Genesis 49:22-26), learning to manage God’s gifts (money, time, and people) for glory of God. A disciple obtains a hematite stone upon learning stewardship.

The Teaching

Podcast

Memory Verses

• The Lord said: “Who then is the faithful and sensible manager his master will put in charge of his household servants to give them their allotted food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom the master finds doing his job when he comes. Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.” (Luke 12:42-44)
• A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water. (Proverbs 11:25)
• Pay careful attention, then, to how you live ​– ​not as unwise people but as wise ​– making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. (Ephesians 5:15-17)

The Steps

• Manage finances wisely and generously
• Redeem the time
• Invest in others

Resources

• Ron Blue Institute
• Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey
• A Brief Guide to Time Management
• “What Does Investing in People Mean Anyway?” by Rob Campbell

Online Tools

• Budgeting
  • Ron Blue Financial Tools and Resources
  • Dave Ramsey Budget Percentages
  • Quicken Budget Calculator

Apps

• WOOP

Books

• Consumer to Steward: Cultivating a Generous Spirit (SoulShift Bible Study) by Brian Fry
• Earn, Save, Give by James Harnish
• The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving by Ellen Sabin

Videos