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Breakthrough Concept #2: God owns everything. I am His money manager.

The “Oikonomia” Principle: All that we are, and all that we have belongs to God and has been temporarily entrusted to us to manage according to His wishes. -1 Cor. 4:1-2

The Setting: Correction of the Pharisees and instruction of His disciples concerning wealth.

The Story: Luke 16:1-11

• Mismanagement occurs and dismissal soon follows.
• Two options are considered and a third is taken.
• A commendation by the owner, a good lesson from a bad example, “he was shrewd.”

The Teaching: Faithfulness with material wealth is a prerequisite to being entrusted with spiritual wealth and rewards.

The Test: Two basic financial practices that demonstrate God is our #1 priority.

1. Generous stewards give the FIRST and BEST to God. -Pr. 3:9-10

2. Generous stewards give REGULARLY and SYSTEMATICALLY. -1 Cor. 16:2

Three questions wise stewards regularly ask

1. Am I using the money entrusted to me in accordance with the Owner’s wishes?

2. Am I carefully keeping account of where all the Owner’s funds are going?

3. Am I becoming “best friends” with the “Owner” by the privilege and opportunity of managing His resources?

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Hope in the Night - Boundaries

From a mission to the public schools to missionary journalism, from reaching the unreached to AI and online missions, we have traveled the globe to find stories of God at work around the world. On this episode of Missions Today, we’ll look at five highlights from 2025 and hopefully bring a bit of encouragement to your heart about the ways God is at work in the lives of people all over the world. Check out 2025 Highlights on this week’s episode of Missions Today.

Mission Field: Public Schools with Joel Penton

On a Military Mission with Brian Kleager

Expanding the Reach of the Gospel with Doug Lucas

AI and Online Missionaries with Yvonne Carlson

Missionary Journalism with Jim Killam

The Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Galatians to expose false teaching, for he knew the gospel was at stake. Today, Derek Thomas reveals that the gospel is just as much at stake in our day as it was in the first century.

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Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary.
 
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Caller Questions & Discussion:

In this end-of-year recap episode, Maria Baer and John Stonestreet reflect on the significant cultural shifts of 2025, discussing major stories such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the rise of antisemitism, and the evolving landscape of transgenderism. They explore the implications of these events on society and the church, emphasizing the importance of truth and the need for a return to meaningful relationships in the face of technological advancements like AI. The conversation also touches on the changing dynamics of Christian leadership and the ongoing challenges and opportunities for the church in a rapidly shifting cultural context.

Segment 1 – Charlie Kirk and Antisemitism

• A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World

• Breakpoint article: The Charlie Kirk Effect

• Quiet Revival Bonus Podcast

• Rise of Antisemitism

Segment 2 – Charlie Kirk and Culture

Segment 3 – Transgenderism, AI, Return to Masculinity and 2025 Deaths