Roundtable Discussion – How do we Alleviate Poverty?
We explore together how Jesus addresses poverty in the context of His Kingdom. This is why we pursue the Storehouse Vision, which is the gospel being preached, and the Kingdom of God coming to the earth as it is in heaven. https://newbreed.co/storehouse/
Background Discussions
Systemic Poverty
Homes for Hope
Shakan Global Mission
Needs not my Own
Mully
New England Center for the Abolition of Poverty
For you have the poor with you always, and whenever you wish you may do them good
Mark 14:7
No one among them was poor
Acts 4:34
But there will be no poor among you
Deut 15:4
Contradiction of scripture?
Or a conditional promise?
How do we get there from here?
Some discussion Questions
If we just had enough money, would that solve the problem?
If we just redistributed the world’s money, would that solve the problem?
Is poverty a state of mind?
Is poverty inherited?
Is poverty a curse?
Does my poverty get alleviated based on your generosity? or God’s help?
Understanding “The Way”
Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime
– Author Unknown
Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!
– Jesus Matt 7:9-11
Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, gazed into heaven, and gave thanks to God. He broke the bread and the two fish and distributed them to his disciples to serve the people—and the food was multiplied in front of their eyes!
Mark 6:41
Scriptures Referenced in Call
Philippians 4
The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself
Proverbs 11:25
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others
Philippians 2:3-4
Great resources on the subject of how to address poverty from a biblical standpoint:
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