Bishop Noel Jones - Wednesday Bible Study - October 28, 2026

Main message: The sermon argues that Christians should not be ruled by money or possessions, because earthly wealth is temporary and easily lost. Instead, believers should trust God, hold possessions loosely, and give generously from the heart for the sake of God’s kingdom.

Key points:

• Jesus’ warning in Matthew 6:19–21 is used to show that earthly treasures decay, get stolen, or are otherwise temporary.
• Where a person’s treasure is, there their heart will be too; money and God cannot both be ultimate loves.
• 1 Timothy 6 is used to say that wealth itself is not the issue, but trust in uncertain riches is dangerous; the rich should be humble, generous, and ready to share.
• Giving should not come from guilt, pressure, or manipulation, but from a willing heart.
• 2 Corinthians 9 teaches that generous giving blesses both giver and receiver, produces thanksgiving to God, and strengthens the Christian community.
• The sermon emphasizes that real security and satisfaction come from God, not from possessions, status, or accumulation.

Scriptures mentioned: Matthew 6:19–21, 1 Timothy 6:17–19, 2 Corinthians 9:6–15, 2 Corinthians 9:10, 2 Corinthians 9:11, 2 Corinthians 9:12, 2 Corinthians 9:14