112110 Notes
Pastor Bob Westfall
November 21, 2010
“Intentional Generosity“ 2 Corinthians 9:7
Questions for further study: 1.
Giving our finances, influence, skills and time is not something we do in our own strength. Read 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 and notice every time the word “grace” is used. (A commentary or comparing translations may help identify the 10 times the Greek word is used in these chapters.) According to Paul, how does the grace of God empower us to live generously?
2.
What principles about proportionate giving—giving based on how God has blessed us—do you find in 2 Corinthians 8:1-15? Which principle do you need to apply to your own giving?
3.
Generous living does not happen by accident (see 1 Corinthians 16:2). As we conclude this series, take time to consider a specific way you can be more intentional in your giving.
Generous living is intentional. (2 Corinthians 9:7)
Four principles of intentional generous living:
Firstly – Generous living is to be our first priority. (1 Corinthians 16:2)
Proportionately – The more you have, the more you have to live generously. (1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 8:12)
Generously – We are to give freely and liberally of our God-given finances, influence, skills and time. (2 Corinthians 9:6)
Sacrificially – We are to surrender our needs and desires in order to help others and advance the cause of Christ. (2 Corinthians 8:1-4)
My next step today is to: A B C
Evaluate my generosity Choose one principle to improve on in my life Spend less on Christmas – Advent Conspiracy
2010 Advent Conspiracy Offering: Let's conspire together this Christmas to spend less on gifts and more to help those in need. Our Advent Offering on Sunday, December 19, will care for needs both globally and locally. Our Goal: $55,000 $17,000 will be used to expand our India C2C partner church Child Development Center by adding new classrooms and a roof $33,000 will go to clean water projects in East India $5,000 will be used locally to assist His Hands Free Medical Clinic relocate to their new facility Prayerfully consider how you can participate in blessing others this Christmas. Write “Advent Offering” in the memo of your check and mail your check to the church office or place in the offering basket on or before Sunday, December 19.
November 21, 2010
“Intentional Generosity“ 2 Corinthians 9:7
Questions for further study: 1.
Giving our finances, influence, skills and time is not something we do in our own strength. Read 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 and notice every time the word “grace” is used. (A commentary or comparing translations may help identify the 10 times the Greek word is used in these chapters.) According to Paul, how does the grace of God empower us to live generously?
2.
What principles about proportionate giving—giving based on how God has blessed us—do you find in 2 Corinthians 8:1-15? Which principle do you need to apply to your own giving?
3.
Generous living does not happen by accident (see 1 Corinthians 16:2). As we conclude this series, take time to consider a specific way you can be more intentional in your giving.
Generous living is intentional. (2 Corinthians 9:7)
Four principles of intentional generous living:
Firstly – Generous living is to be our first priority. (1 Corinthians 16:2)
Proportionately – The more you have, the more you have to live generously. (1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 8:12)
Generously – We are to give freely and liberally of our God-given finances, influence, skills and time. (2 Corinthians 9:6)
Sacrificially – We are to surrender our needs and desires in order to help others and advance the cause of Christ. (2 Corinthians 8:1-4)
My next step today is to: A B C
Evaluate my generosity Choose one principle to improve on in my life Spend less on Christmas – Advent Conspiracy
2010 Advent Conspiracy Offering: Let's conspire together this Christmas to spend less on gifts and more to help those in need. Our Advent Offering on Sunday, December 19, will care for needs both globally and locally. Our Goal: $55,000 $17,000 will be used to expand our India C2C partner church Child Development Center by adding new classrooms and a roof $33,000 will go to clean water projects in East India $5,000 will be used locally to assist His Hands Free Medical Clinic relocate to their new facility Prayerfully consider how you can participate in blessing others this Christmas. Write “Advent Offering” in the memo of your check and mail your check to the church office or place in the offering basket on or before Sunday, December 19.
