GROUP GUIDE
Leading a group through these questions? Here’s a simple guide for 1.5-2 hour GROUP meeting.
Welcome and Opening Prayer. (5 minutes)
Read the passage aloud. (5 minutes)
Guide the group through the questions. (30-60 minutes)
Take time to share prayer requests and pray for each other. (15-30 minutes)
TEACHING RECAP
Summary: You might not think of yourself as a thief—but what if “Do not steal” goes deeper than taking stuff? What if it’s about trust, control, and the kind of person you’re becoming? This talk will challenge how you see your money, your possessions, and your faith—and show how freedom comes when you stop grasping and start trusting.
Main Points:
DEFINITION: “Do not steal” forbids taking what isn’t yours, keeping what you should give, and profiting from the needs of others.
OUR HEARTS. “Do not steal” begins with trusting God’s generosity.
OUR STUFF. “Do not steal” reminds us we’re stewards, not owners.
OUR WORLD. “Do not steal” frees us to love people more than possessions.
On-Ramps:
Where am I holding tightly because I don’t trust God’s provision?
How am I managing what belongs to God—money, time, possessions?
Who around me could experience God’s generosity through me this week?
Discussion
What stands out to you from this passage? How does this passage most challenge or encourage you?
In Ephesians 4:17-32, Paul mentions stealing in the context of holy living within the body. What does he say about it and how do you think stealing affects the body of Christ?
Jeremy talked about generosity and in 2 Corinthians 9, Paul talks about generosity. What are things that stand out to you about Paul’s view of generosity in this passage?
People in our world live from a scarcity mentality, but Jesus calls us to live out of an understanding of God’s provision. How does this difference change the way believers are to view our stuff?
How has this Ten Words series helped you so far?
Are there specific areas of your life that God has revealed to you as areas of conviction and healing?
As you look ahead, what is one truth or encouragement from today’s discussion that you want to remember or apply in an ongoing way?
PRAYER
How can we pray for you as a group?
Next week: Exodus 20:16; John 8:44; Ephesians 4:25
