The Big Idea – God at Work in Repetition

Patterns and sequences help us see how numbers change over time. In families, wealth can grow or shrink across generations. Some groups face barriers that break the pattern of building wealth. God calls us to build wisely so future generations are blessed.

• Family A saves $1,000 per year for 3 generations:

  • Generation 1: $1,000
  • Generation 2: $2,000
  • Generation 3: $3,000

  This forms a sequence: 1,000 → 2,000 → 3,000 …

  Family B cannot save because of unfair wages:

  • Generation 1: $0
  • Generation 2: $0
  • Generation 3: $0

  This shows a broken sequence caused by inequity.

  Scripture Connections

  • Proverbs 13:22 (KJV): “A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children.”
  • Deuteronomy 6:7 (KJV): “And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house.”

Which word(s) stand out to you.

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