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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I Love to Give - Because Jesus Loves to Give

Jeff Miller

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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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I Love to Give - Because I Am a Steward

Jeff Miller

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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?