Rich in Time
August 30, 2026
The Rich Young Ruler was young, but youth did not guarantee that he would respond to Jesus later. His decisive moment came when Jesus said, “Come, follow me.” Join us for the conclusion of Rich! as we consider how to give God not only our money and abilities, but our attention, availability, relationships, service, and days.
Passage
Ephesians 5:15-17
Principle
God has not given us time to ##control##, but to ##steward## wisely and ##surrender## daily.
Practice
Establish a daily ##time## and ##place## to be with God ##before## giving your attention to a ##screen##.
Small Group Questions
Use this outline for personal reflection, as a couple or family, or with a small group.
HANGOUT
Question
- What technology, app, device, or form of entertainment saves you the most time — or at least promises to?
- Where do you feel most tempted to say, “I don’t have time,” even though you may actually be spending time somewhere else?
HEAR
Read Ephesians 5:15-17
- What does Paul mean when he says to “look carefully” how we walk?
- What is the difference between asking, “Is there anything wrong with this?” and asking, “What is the wise thing to do?”
- How might technology make it harder to “understand what the will of the Lord is”?
Read Luke 14:15-24
- What excuses do the invited guests give for missing the banquet?
- Why is it significant that their excuses involve ordinary things like property, work, and marriage rather than obviously sinful things?
- What good things might be crowding out your availability to God?
Read Luke 10:38-42
- How would you describe the difference between Martha and Mary in this passage?
- What does Jesus mean when He says, “One thing is necessary”?
- How might screens, notifications, entertainment, or constant availability keep us distracted and anxious like Martha?
HUDDLE
- What is one way technology may be robbing you of intentional time with God?
- What is one digital habit that is shaping you more than you want to admit?
- When and where will you spend intentional time with God each day this week before giving your attention to a screen?
- What digital boundary would help protect that time?
- Talk about it, invite accountability, and pray together.
Daily Reading
As you read each passage, look for connections to this week’s sermon and small group discussion. Invite the Holy Spirit to be your teacher as you seek Him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.
- Day 1: Ephesians 5:15-17
- Day 2: Luke 14:15-24
- Day 3: Psalm 90:1-17
- Day 4: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
- Day 5: James 4:13-17
- Day 6: John 9:1-5
- Day 7: Galatians 6:7-10
Passage to Memorize: Ephesians 5:15-17
Think Deeper
- How long are you awake before you first look at a screen?
- How intentional are you about spending time with the Lord?
- What is one thing that is taking time away from your time with God?
Suggested Resources
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, by John Mark Comer
Redeeming Your Time, by Jordan Raynor
An Unhurried Life, by Alan Fadling
Check out these and other books from our suggested reading list at https://bit.ly/AspireSMB.