So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:12
16 Then He spoke a parable to them, saying: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. 17 And he thought within himself, saying, ‘What shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops?’ 18 So he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there I will store all my crops and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.” ’ 20 But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?’ 21 “So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”
Luke 12:16-21
Discussion Questions:
- When you think about your current season of life, are you living with the awareness that time is limited? What are some ways you may be assuming “there will always be tomorrow”? If your remaining years w need ere fewer than you expect, what priorities would to change? （Leader tip: Encourage honest reflection, not theoretical answers）(Psalm 90:12)
- In Deuteronomy 8 and Luke 12, we see how abundance can quietly replace dependence on God. In what areas of your life (career, family, finances, comfort, reputation) are you most vulnerable to self-sufficiency? How can success slowly redefine our identity without us noticing? What practical habits help you “remember the Lord your God” in seasons of prosperity? Optional follow-up: Is spiritual drift more dangerous in hardship or success? Why? （Deuteronomy 8:10–18；Luke 12:16–21）
- Jesus commands, “Remain in Me…apart from Me you can do nothing.” What does “remaining” look like practically in your weekly rhythm? Is your walk with Christ intentional or mostly reactive? Are there signs in your life that suggest spiritual vitality or subtle withering? Be specific: Word, prayer, worship, community, obedience. (John 15:4–5)
- Jesus’ parables remind us that it is not how we begin, but how we finish. What does “finishing well” mean to you personally? If Christ were to return “this very night,” would there be anything unfinished in your obedience? What one concrete step can you take this week to live more ready? (Matthew 25:1–13; Luke 12:40)
Sermon Summary
This week’s sermon invited guest speaker George Chang to reflect on numbering our days and living with eternal perspective. He emphasized the brevity of life, the dangers of spiritual drift, and how success can quietly displace dependence on God. Using Scripture and personal testimony, Chang highlighted the necessity of remaining in Christ, bearing fruit, and embracing pruning for growth. He reminded believers that salvation is a lifelong journey of intentional faith, perseverance, and obedience. Ultimately, the measure of a Christian life is not how we begin but how we finish—faithfully serving God until the end.