Generous Giving – 2 Corinthians 9:10-15
January 7th, 2009Open
- What is a lesson on money that you learned from your parents?
- Tell of a time when you received a generous gift. How did you feel?
- Tell of a time when you gave a generous gift. How did you feel?
Study
Read 2 Corinthians 9.10-15 and discuss the following:
- As you read the text, why do you think Paul reminds them of that God gives our necessities?
- Why does he mention the multiplication factor for their resources?
- How do you think that generous giving is an acknowledgement of the gospel?
- To certain Jews, “righteousness” involved giving to those in need. Jesus said that our righteousness was to exceed theirs (Matthew 5.20). In what ways do you think our righteousness is generous? Where are we lacking?
- What are the real motivations for giving generously to those in need?
Apply
- When have you received something by being generous?
- How does God’s promise in verse 8 help your giving?
