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Abundance:
Bless Me Indeed
Financial stewardship with Larry Stockstill
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Abundance · "Bless Me Indeed"
"Give me the abundance I need to have all my needs met and an excess with which to bless others."
Module 4 · Lesson 1
Abundance: Bless Me Indeed
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About This Lesson
Larry Stockstill unpacks the prayer of Jabez — specifically "bless me indeed" — and what it means to pray boldly for abundance that positions you to bless others. This lesson reframes the prosperity conversation through the lens of biblical stewardship and Kingdom generosity.
Key Points
- The biblical framework for asking God for abundance
- Distinguishing prosperity theology from Kingdom generosity
- How abundance enables you to bless your community
- The stewardship responsibility that accompanies blessing
- Practical steps to cultivate a culture of generosity in your church
Scripture References
- 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 — The Prayer of Jabez
- Malachi 3:10 — Bring the whole tithe
- Luke 6:38 — Give and it will be given to you
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 — The cheerful giver
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Tasks for This Lesson
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Read 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 and journal your reflections
Spend 15 minutes with the Prayer of Jabez. What stands out about Jabez's bold request?
Calculate your church's giving-to-outreach ratio
What % of your church's budget goes toward blessing others outside your walls?
Prepare one question for the Module 4 group call
Bring a specific question about abundance theology for the July 8 Q&A session.
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Module 4 Study Guide
PDF · 8 pages
Recommended: The Blessed Life
By Robert Morris · Book recommendation
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Bonus Audio: Extended Q&A
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Module 4 · Financial Stewardship
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Read 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 and journal reflections
Spend 15 minutes with the Prayer of Jabez. What stands out about Jabez's bold request?
Calculate your church's giving-to-outreach ratio
What % of your church's budget goes toward blessing others outside your walls?
Prepare one question for the Module 4 group call
Bring a specific question about stewardship theology for the July 8 Q&A.
Create a 90-day generosity plan for your church
Outline three specific ways you'll cultivate a culture of generosity in the next quarter.
Complete the personal financial integrity self-assessment
Found in the Module 4 study guide — an honest look at your own financial witness.
Module 3 · Leadership Principles
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Read "Leaders Eat Last" — chapters 1–3
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Write your personal leadership philosophy statement
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Identify 3 potential leaders in your congregation
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Practice the conflict resolution framework with your team
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Bring your question to the Module 3 group call