Read for This Week’s Study: Gen. 6:5–14, Heb. 11:8–13,
2 Cor. 4:18, Gen. 13:10–12, Gen. 32:22–31, Heb. 11:24–29.
Memory Text: “ ‘For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole
world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange
for his soul?’ ” (Mark 8:36, 37, NKJV).
Jesus gave us the world’s best investment strategy when He said:
“ ‘Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth
and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay
up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust
destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal’ ” (Matt. 6:19,
20, NKJV). Jesus concludes His investment strategy by saying,
“ ‘For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also’ ” (Matt.
6:21, NKJV). In other words: show Me what you spend your money on,
and I will show you where your heart is, because wherever you put your
money, your heart is sure to follow, if it’s not there already.
Do you want a heart for the kingdom of God? If so, then put your
money where it will reap eternal rewards. Put your time and your
money and prayer into God’s work. If you do, you will soon become
even more interested in that work, and your heart will follow, as well.
This week we will review texts and illustrations that show us how to
store up treasures in heaven and, ultimately, reap an eternal reward
