Unlocking Heaven’s Provision | At Home as it is in Heaven

Main Passage: John 6:5-13

I. Introduction

1. Review of the series
   1. What does it take to have a heaven at home from God’s perspective?
      1. It is a family where God’s character, His love, His glory is reflected in the lives of each member of the family and their interaction together.
      2. It is a place of safety, support, love, healing, miracles, refreshing, and good memories.

II. A Look at the Text

1. This miracle is recorded in all of the four Gospels.
   1. Luke 9:16-17, Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:32-44; all tell the ________________ story.
      

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   2. In the Gospel of John, John tells us things the other Gospel writers don’t tell.
      1. We see Jesus ________________ His disciples by asking a question, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?”
         

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         1. Philip tells how much it would cost.
         2. ________________ finds a boy who wants to give his lunch for the cause.
            

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      2. It is only here that we read why they gathered up the scraps. Jesus gave a ________________: “Gather the pieces left over; let nothing be ________________.”
         

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2. The story gives us insight into how we should handle our ________________ as believers.
   

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III. God is Speaking to Us.

1. The boy’s ________________ and ________________ in Jesus is noted.
   

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   1. The first step in handling our finances is ________________ to Jesus.
      

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      1. We must ________________.
         

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      2. We must be open to the ________________ when He prompts us to give.
         

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      3. The boy ________________ what he gave would make a difference; we must believe the same.
         

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   2. The boy took a step of ________________.
      

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      1. It is essential when it comes to money to not live in ________________ but in ________________.
         

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   3. Stay ________________ to Jesus and hear His voice; He will guide you.
      

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      1. Don’t go on ________________ revelation; get one for yourself.
         

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      2. Be aware of scams.
      3. Make a budget.
   4. Jesus said, “Let nothing be wasted.” This is stewardship
      1. We have time, talent, and treasure.
      2. Who in your home should run the finances?
      3. God said “Get your financial house in order.”
         1. The ________________ – What bills do I have, and what plan do I have to pay them off in a timely manner?
            

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         2. The ________________ – What is my cash flow, and how can I manage it better?
            

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         3. The ________________ – Out of my current resources, what am I investing in for the future?
            

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         4. What role does the ________________ play in my finances?
            

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         5. Believing God for ________________ and walking by ________________.
            

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   5. IV. Conclusion