Generosity…God Goes First- 10/17/21

Generosity…God Goes First

2 Corinthians 8:7-9

Sermon Notes:

Application Questions

Ice Breaker

In your own words, define generosity?

Who is the most generous person you know? Describe them to the group.

It’s been said that generosity is a central activity of the followers of Christ to reveal God to the world. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?

Read 2 Corinthians 8:7-8

Why is Paul writing this passage?

What is Paul inviting the church to do?  What was the gift to be used for?

Why is this an invitation and not a command?

How does generosity serve as an indicator of our relationship to God?

Why do people think of generosity in terms of dollars and cents instead of a condition of our heart?

Read Philippians 2:6-7

What did Jesus give up in order to step into our world?

How do we see God’s generosity expressed?

How do people use generosity as a tool to show how much they can do for God?

Why is generosity a demonstration of how much God has done for us?

How is God calling you to grow in your generosity?

Application

What did you learn this week?

What will you do this week?

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