As an itinerant rabbi with disciples, Jesus was dependent on the hospitality and generosity of others. So, who funded Jesus’s ministry? The answer will make you chuckle and marvel at who God uses to advance His purposes in the world. But in order to find out who funded Jesus, we need to learn about the wealthy city of Magdala. By the end of this episode, you’ll be inspired to be more intentional about using the gifts and resources God has given you to advance His purposes here on earth.

• What was your biggest takeaway from the teaching? 
• Where in your own life have you been touched by the generosity and hospitality of others? 
• What are some of the concrete ways (be specific) you are investing in God’s kingdom right now? 
• What are some of the ways you’ve been thinking about or feel compelled to invest in God’s kingdom? 
• Reflect on Lynne Twist’s quote about “being known not for what we accumulate but what we allocate.” Where in your life have you given in such a way that it makes you think, “Yeah, that’s the kind of thing I want to be known for supporting?” 
• How will you begin living out the truths of this teaching this week?  

• Gospel Patrons by John Rinehart  
• The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist 
• Teaching Series Episode 122 — Rabbis and Disciples Pt 6: Jesus’s Occupation 

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