Engaged Life:
Week 2 - Give Generously
August 21st, 2022
Pastor Kyle Johnson
We gather
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. —Hebrews 10:24 (NIV)
Give
What Jesus did…
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What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore the more important aspects of the law—justice, mercy, and faith. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things. —Matthew 23:23 (NLT)
But
Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.” —Mark 12:41-44 (NIV)
And
Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. —Mark 10:21-22 (NIV)
This is not
Generosity breaks the
What steps is God
And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people. —1 Corinthians 8:1-4 (NIV)
Notes:
Discussion Questions:
1 – Why is giving such a sensitive subject in the Church?
2 – Read Mark 12:41-44. How do you personally react to this story?
3 – What does it mean to trust God with your finances? How well are you doing with that?
4 – What steps is God calling you to make in generosity?