September 21, 2025

Stewardship – Deuteronomy 5 – Rev. Justin Young

Main Idea: All is from God.

Against

• Actions
• Attitudes

For

• Attitudes
• Actions

Announcements

🍁 Youth Fall Retreat, from October 10-12, will explore The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School: Asian American Edition and see the difference knowing Jesus makes in facing our unique challenges with identity, culture, and family. Registration closes September 21 (or when our max capacity is reached).

⛪️ The Elder Board will host a question-and-answer session on October 19, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This event will be held in the sanctuary of the main campus. Please submit questions by email to elders@indychinesechurch.org. Questions must be submitted by email and need to be sent by October 12, the week prior to the Q & A session. The purpose of the event is to continue to improve communication throughout our church and to help prepare for our annual church meeting which will be on October 26.

🌏 Global Spotlight: Charles Chow

This Week's Bible Reading

• September 22 - Proverbs 24, 1 Chronicles 8
• September 23 - Proverbs 25, 1 Chronicles 9-10
• September 24 - Proverbs 26, 1 Chronicles 11
• September 25 - Proverbs 27, 1 Chronicles 12
• September 26 - Proverbs 28, 1 Chronicles 13

(Complete plan here.)

Growth Group Guide

1. If you could "borrow" something from a famous person or company without getting caught – but had to give it back in 24 hours – what would you take?
2. Read Deuteronomy 5:1-19. Which of these first eight commandments have you found the most thought provoking? Why?
3. What kind of people need to be told, “You shall not steal”? In what ways are you that type of person?
4. What are some common ways we steal today, and how do we justify it?
5. What attitudes and actions does the eighth commandment commend?
6. How does the gospel help us be generous?
7. Prior to the sermon, how would you have rated your obedience to this commandment? Why? Did your rating change after the sermon? Why or why not?