Scripture: Luke 12:16-23

Clip Location: 00:12:58 through 00:13:58 (DVD Chapter 3)

Synopsis: As Drover and Lady Sarah Ashley travel across the Outback, he explains why the simple life is better. Since stuff can be taken away, in the end, "all you really own is your story."

Gospel Filter: Worrying about our "stuff" is a trap that adults fall into as easily as teenagers. But in the end all we really do have is our story. Introduce your teenagers to the author of that story.

Discussion Questions:

• If there was a fire, and you could only save three of your possessions, what would they be, and why?

• Why do we love "stuff" so much? Is it wrong to like material things? Why or why not?

• Read aloud Luke 12:16-23. Why does Jesus say the pursuit of possessions is foolish? Is Jesus saying we shouldn't own things? Explain.

• How can you know if you're putting possessions before your relationship with God?

• What steps could you take to consider God and his Kingdom before the pursuit of possessions?