2. Goal of This Series:
Experience the fullness of joy promised to us by treasuring Jesus above all else. 

3. Week 1 We worship the gifts and not the giver
“You cannot serve both God and money” - Matthew 6:24
Our money is to be used to bring Glory to God and joy to us and others
Good stewards, hard workers, and generous givers

4. We were made to enjoy giving gifts to others Cain and Abel
Week 2
We were made to enjoy giving gifts to others
Cain and Abel

5. Week 3 Living a life that treasures Jesus What do we worship?
What does it look like when Jesus is what we treasure?
It’s always easier to follow rules,
than to follow the living God.

6. “ Seek first HIS kingdom” What does HIS kingdom look like?
Matthew 6:33
“ Seek first HIS kingdom”
What does HIS kingdom look like?

7. - 2 Corinthians 9:7
7”Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

8. Acts 4:32
32Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. 

9. Acts 4:33
33And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. 

10. Acts 4:34-35
34 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold 35 and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.

11. Acts 4:36-37
36 Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, 37 sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet. 

12. Following His Example Luke 7 - Woman washing Jesus feet
Jesus staying at Zacchaeus home
Matthew, disciple and the tax collector

13. Hospitality to Insiders
Deut There shall be no poor among you
1 Corinthians 11 - Hungry at the table
“But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how God’s love abide in him?” - 1 John 3:17

14. Hospitality to Outsiders
Near Eastern Hospitality

15. “Proximity brings empathy; distance brings suspicion.”
Hospitality
“Proximity brings empathy; distance brings suspicion.”

16. How do we Treasure Christ Together?

17. How do we Treasure Christ Together?
Treasure Christ Most

18. Treasuring Christ

19. Treasuring Christ
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. - Revelation 3:20

20. Treasuring Christ
But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was extremely rich. - Luke 18:23
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
-Matthew 13:44

21. How do we Treasure Christ Together?
Treasure Christ Most
Get Close

22. How do we Treasure Christ Together?
Treasure Christ Most
Get Close
Live on purpose

23. How do we Treasure Christ Together?
Treasure Christ Most
Get Close
Live on purpose
Keep doing what you are doing