Because Giving Glorifies God

Review:

1 Corinthians 10:31 - ...whatever you do, do all to the GLORY of God.

How Does Giving Glorify God?

1. Giving results in THANKFULNESS . (2 Cor 9:11-12)


2. Giving proves AUTHENTICITY . (2 Cor 9:13)
   
   
3. Giving grows RELATIONSHIPS . (2 Cor 9:14)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 2 Corinthians 9:11-15

1. How would you define what it means to "glorify God"? How does financial giving glorify God?
    
2. In 2 Corinthians 9:13, Paul says that giving is a proof of genuine salvation. How is giving an evidence that someone is truly born again?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for one another to grow as givers: rightly motivated, generous, and trusting God!

Because God Gives to Me

God's Economics 101:

1. The PRINCIPLE. (2 Cor 9:6)



2. The PRACTICE. (2 Cor 9:7)



3. The PROMISE. (2 Cor 9:8)



4. The PRECEDENT. (2 Cor 9:9)



5. The PROVISION. (2 Cor 9:10)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 2 Corinthians 9:6-10

1. How do people misapply this teaching? (think of the TV preachers!) What does the Bible actually teach about sowing and reaping when it comes to giving?
    
2. Why does Paul quote Psalm 112:9 in 2 Corinthians 9:9?
    
3. Explain "God loves a cheerful giver". What does that mean? Why does God give more to cheerful givers (hint: verses 8 and 10)?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for one another! Specifically to grow in generosity that trusts God to keep His Word about giving.

Because Jesus Loves to Give

When We Give Like Jesus:

We give SELFLESSLY. (2 Cor 8:9)


We FINISH what we start. (2 Cor 8:10-12)


EVERYONE is taken care of. (2 Cor 8:13-15)

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Parents / Children Discussion Questions:

Discuss this passage / sermon with your children this week! Ask: "Why does the church take an offering? What happens with that money?" Explain how the money we give: supports this ministry, helps Harvest Bible Fellowship (which trains pastors and plants more churches), and helps other various needs (Moldova church offering, Action Packs, etc).

Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 2 Corinthians 8:8-15

1. Explain 2 Corinthians 8:9. What does this mean? Why did Paul say this in the middle of a passage on giving? What does this say about how we should give?
    
2. Why did Paul quote Exodus 16:18 in 2 Corinthians 8:15? What was his point?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for one another!

Because I Am a Steward

A Steward Says...

"I got something to GIVE...!" (2 Cor 8:1-3)


"I got something to GIVE, and I WANT to Give it...!" (2 Cor 8:4)


"I got something to GIVE, and I WANT to Give it, because Giving is WORSHIP...!" (2 Cor 8:5-7)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

1. Jesus said, "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matt 6:21)
   Explain What that means in your own words.
    
2. How is the act of giving really an act of worship? (2 Cor 8:5-7) 

Breakout Questions:

Do you struggle with joyful giving? Why or why not?