Message Notes

YAG RETREAT 2006
Theme: Money Matters
Venue: Changi Village Hotel
Date: 11-13 May 2006         
Session #7

4. Joseph

a) Sold as a slave                    Genesis 37:28

b) Success in work                 Genesis 39:2

c) Imprisoned                         Genesis 39:20

d) Successful again                Genesis 39:21-23

e) Secrets of success

i) Spirit filled              Genesis 41:38

ii) Discerning             Genesis 41:39

iii) Wise                       Genesis 41:39

5. Job

a) Blessing of the Lord                                            Job 1:10

i) Outstanding qualities                                  Job 1:8

ii) Honoured by the Lord

b) Understanding of Reversals in life                  Job 42:12-16

i) Encountering severe losses

ii) Enduring spirit

iii) Example of trust

6. David

a) Riches and honour from the Lord                         1 Chronicles 29:12, 28

b) Giving abundantly to support the Temple           1 Chronicles 29:1-5

c) Joy in giving                                                               1 Chronicles 29:9, 13, 17

d) Deep humility                                                            1 Chronicles 29:14-15

e) Legendary planning and giving                              1 Chronicles 28-29

f) Monumental and Lasting significance                   2 Chronicles 6-7

g) Inspirational example                                               1 Chronicles 29

7. Solomon

a) God’s blessing

i) Wisdom and knowledge                            2 Chronicles 1:12

ii) Riches, wealth and honour                      2 Chronicles 1:12

b) In response to humility

i) Prayer for wisdom                                      2 Chronicles 1:8-9

ii) Prayer for knowledge                                2 Chronicles 1:8-9

8. The Macedonian Churches                                2 Corinthians 8-9
(Special challenge to cultivate the grace of giving     2 Corinthians 8:6-7)

a) Grace of God                                  2 Corinthians 8:1

b) Riches of liberality                       2 Corinthians 8:2

c) Giving “beyond ability”                2 Corinthians 8:3

i) A willing mind                        2 Corinthians 8:12; 9:1

ii) Preparation                            2 Corinthians 8:10, 9:5

iii) Completion                           2 Corinthians 8:11; 9:3

iv) Sowing and Reaping          2 Corinthians 9:6

v) Cheerfully                              2 Corinthians 9:7

vi) All sufficient grace              2 Corinthians 9:8