TODAY:

For God’s Glory: Living Generously For His Kingdom

Part 1 - Growing Generosity

BIG IDEA:

God calls us to participate in His Mission

SCRIPTURES:

2 Corinthians 8:1-7, Ephesians 2:4-7, 1 Kings 17:8-16,

Matthew 6:21

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: What has your experience been with finances and faith/religion/church? Do

you have any hurt or baggage from it? Why or why not?

Q: How do the Scriptures/concepts from this week help you grow as a disciple

who loves God, loves people & serves the world (lives on incarnational

mission) in everyday life?

Q: Based on these Scriptures, how can you move from unbelief to belief, from

just knowing to actually doing in your life?

Connect with God (UP)...

Q: Read 2 Corinthians 8:1-7. The Christians in Macedonia were beyond

excited to be a part of what God was doing in their communities & around

the world. How can you find the same kind of gratitude-driven generosity in

your life?

Q: How can the way we treat our finances be 1) a part of the discipleship

process, 2) an act of worship & 3) a way to participate with what God is doing

around us?

Q: If you have past hurt from how churches or religions have handled finances,

what steps can you take to find healing from that?

Connect with Others (IN)...

Q: This passage shows a deep, sacrificial love between believers in the New

Testament. How can we use our resources to care for other followers of

Jesus in our church family & valley?

Connect with the World (OUT)...

Q: How would you answer the question: “How can raising funds to buy land to

build a multi-use gym facility on bring glory to God & help spread the Good

News?”