Bitcoin & the Bible Small Group
Video series exploring how biblical principles intersect with the world of Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Basics & Why the Local Church Should Care
In this opening video, we explore explains how Bitcoin’s scarcity, decentralisation, and indivisibility align with biblical stewardship principles, laying the groundwork for the course.
Week 1 – Ground Rules & Foundations
Key Takeaways (from transcript):
Christ first – all decisions about money must centre on God. “Bitcoin-only” group – focus on the crypto, not on making passive income. No time-preferences – trust God’s timing over personal gain. Goal – use Bitcoin to glorify God and support church tithing.Excerpt: “Hey guys, thanks for coming … we put Christ first because we have all sinned … this is a Bitcoin only group … we are here to bring your faith closer to Christ and ultimately allow you to give back to the church in a way that maybe you never had before.”
Week 2 – What Bitcoin Is
Summarised points (from transcript):
Bitcoin = digital money, built on a decentralised public ledger (blockchain). Key features: scarcity (21 M coins), decentralised validation (no central authority). Why believers care: Bitcoin’s design aligns with biblical stewardship and freedom.Excerpt: “In this video we learn the fundamentals ... Bitcoin’s technical definition ... what it means for believers.”
Week 3 – Bitcoin’s Values & Ethics
Highlights:
Ownership: control over private keys = true ownership, not custodial storage. Transparency: every transaction publicly recorded but pseudonymous. Stewardship: decentralised network resists censorship, aligning with faith-based freedom.Excerpt: “We explore how Bitcoin reflects principles of honesty, ownership, and stewardship …”
Week 4 – Bitcoin vs. Traditional Finance
Key points:
Bitcoin’s scarcity vs fiat inflation. No central bank – resistance to government control. Security: proof-of-work ensures fraud-resistant ledger.Excerpt: “Contrasts Bitcoin’s security and scarcity with fiat’s inflation and government control.”
Week 5 – Practical Use & Tithing with Bitcoin
Takeaway:
How to convert fiat to Bitcoin. Setting up a personal wallet (desktop, mobile, hardware). Tithing in BTC – practical steps, benefits of digital stewardship.Excerpt: “Explores how to give tithes in Bitcoin, benefits of digital stewardship, and practical steps.”
Week 6 – Next Steps & Community Impact
Wrap‑up:
Encouragement to keep learning and experimenting. Building a local “Bitcoin faith community.” Using Bitcoin to amplify church outreach and ministry.Excerpt: “Encourages ongoing learning, community building, and using Bitcoin to amplify church outreach.”