BUS102 Fulfill Your Financial Destiny
BUS102 Fulfill Your Financial Destiny
BUS102 Fulfill Your Financial Destiny
Description:
is course will give you Scriptural support for the belief that God delights in the prosperity of His children (Psalm 35:27). It is His desire that we lend and not borrow. We are to be the head and not the tail, above and not underneath (Deut. 28:10, 11). God Himself teaches us to profit (Isaiah 48:17) and has given us the power to make wealth (Deut. 8:18). Several hundred verses in the Bible about silver and gold will be examined, along with a philosophy concerning money, showing that we are to create and release wealth into the kingdom of God. e primary objective of this course is that your head and your heart be united in a firm belief that God wants to prosper you so that you can extend the kingdom by giving to those in need and fulfilling the dreams God has placed in your heart. You will define the following terms:
3 prosperity 3 seed 3 harvest 3 diligence 3 integrity 3 financial mentor 3 financial deliverer 3 seed-faith
You will discuss what the Bible teaches about silver and gold. You will list the seven lies satan has told the Church which have convinced her not to take her ordained position of leadership. You will list the seven things God is doing today to restore His Church to her ordained position of leadership. You will state at least nine things you can do to release poverty into your life. You will state at least nine things you can do to release wealth and prosperity into your life. You will discuss the seven steps in seed faith giving / living. You will list three reasons to respect money. You will state at least ten things we should do or avoid doing during times of waiting for our harvest. You will state six basic principles of prosperity established in Scripture, with at least one supporting Scripture for each. You will list four characteristics of bad soil and four characteristics of good soil. You will list eight keys to staying thankful during times of trouble. You will name three enemies that destroy your financial harvest, and evaluate your life in light of each.
Course Objectives
Academic:
You will quote the following Scriptures from memory:
3 Psalm 35:27 NAS 3 Deuteronomy 8:18 NAS 3 Matthew 25:23 3 Malachi 3:8-10 3 Isaiah 48:17 NAS 3 Proverbs 3:9,10 3 Luke 6:38 3 Ecclesiastes 5:4,5 3 Proverbs 11:14 3 Proverbs 13:18 3 II Corinthians 9:6 3 Deuteronomy 28:1-14
Attitudinal:
As a result of your application of the truths you learn in this course, you may recognize certain changes taking place in your attitudes, adjusting them to the following: You will allow the Holy Spirit to shape your attitude toward money by the application of the Word of God. You will embrace Gods call to leadership in whatever discipline of life He has called you to. You will view your employment from Gods perspective, seeking to accomplish through it the things God wants to accomplish. You will increase your awareness of and gratitude for the wonderful harvests you receive. You will explore the idea of giving with an expectation of receiving a blessing as a result. You will allow the Holy Spirit to adjust any ungodly attitudes you have toward money or wealth by healing any painful memories that contributed to those attitudes.
Behavioral:
If you apply the teaching of this course to your life, you will be changed. Some of these changes will be as follows: You will see money from Gods perspective. You will cooperate with the Holy Spirit in the development of discipline in your life, especially in the area of money. You will press in to the positions of leadership to which the Lord is calling and anointing you. You will cooperate with the purposes of God through your employment. You will fulfill all financial vows you have made before God. You will inventory the seeds that are within your power to sow, and ask the Lords guidance in sowing them wisely. You will follow the plan of action which the Lord gives to you for achieving your financial destiny.
Course Texts:
Fulfill Your Financial Destiny book and CDs by Mark and Patti Virkler Powerful Principles of Increase by John Avanzini 31 Reasons People Do Not Receive eir Financial Harvest by Mike Murdock Healing Your Financial Soul by David Hicks
4. Read the entire book 31 Reasons People Do Not Receive eir Financial Harvest, completing the related exercises here in your Student Notebook. ese answers will be submitted to your instructor for grading at the end of the course. 5. Read the entire book Healing Your Financial Soul by Hicks, answering all questions, doing all exercises and activations, and filling in all blank areas. Include the questions found here in your Student Notebook. ese answers will be submitted to your instructor for grading at the end of the course. 6. Earn at least a B on the Final Test. e course objectives are the key to success on the exam. 7. Write a paper stating the theology of money, wealth and prosperity which you have developed under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and as a result of your meditation on the Scriptures. Build your theology on Scripture and include any personal insights the Lord gave you through journaling. Also include any instructions the Lord has given you in the area of finances as a result of your experiences in this course. is paper is to be a minimum of five pages, double-spaced, maximum 12 point font, and is due in Lesson Twelve. 8. Memorize Deuteronomy 28:1-14 in any translation you choose.
Course Requirements:
1. Classroom students must faithfully attend classes. Extension students must listen to all CDs as assigned. 2. Read the entire book Powerful Principles of Increase by Avanzini two times as follows: Beginning at the start of the course, prayerfully read one lesson every day, once in the morning and once in the evening. At the end of each Section is a Summary. Read this for review on the same day you read the first lesson of the next Section. 3. Read the entire book Fulfill Your Financial Destiny by Virkler, answering the discussion questions at the end of each chapter and filling in all blank areas. ese answers will be submitted to your instructor for grading at the end of the course.
Course Schedule
Lesson 1
Assignment to be completed:
Begin reading Powerful Principles of Increase at a rate of one lesson per day, twice per day, as instructed in the Course Requirements. Listen to the Appropriating Covenant Blessings CD, Disc 3 of the Fulfill Your Financial Destiny series. Write a brief summary of the basic assertions of the teaching, and your personal response to it. Do you agree? Disagree? Are you confused and need to study more? Did you previously disagree but are now convinced? Did God speak to you through the teaching? Listen to disc 5, taking notes as you listen. Read the Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 of Fulfill Your Financial Destiny by Virkler. Answer the discussion questions at the end of the chapter. Memorize Psalm 35:27 NAS. Begin memorizing Deuteronomy 28:1-14. Complete and correct Self-Test One.
Related objectives:
You will quote Psalm 35:27 NAS. (Let them shout for joy and rejoice, who favor My vindication; and let them say continually, e Lord be magnified, who delights in the prosperity of His servant.) You will quote Deuteronomy 28:1-14. You will list the seven lies satan has told the Church which have convinced her not to take her ordained position of leadership. You will list the seven things God is doing today to restore His Church to her ordained position of leadership. You will embrace Gods call to leadership in whatever discipline of life He has called you to. You will press in to the positions of leadership to which the Lord is calling and anointing you. You will allow the Holy Spirit to shape your attitude toward money by the application of the Word of God and you will begin to see money from Gods perspective. You will view your employment from Gods perspective, seeking to accomplish through it the things God wants to accomplish.
Subjects to be explored:
Our destiny is to be financially independent Removing the Sacred/Secular split