TODAY:

For God’s Glory: Living Generously For His Kingdom

Part 3 - Joyful Generosity

BIG IDEA:

Joyful generosity is evidence of a heart that loves God & others

SCRIPTURES:

2 Cor. 8:8-12, 2 Cor 9:5-7, Mark 14:3-9, 1 Samuel 16:7

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: Would you consider yourself a “cheerful giver?” 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 Cor. 8-9. What are some of the ways Paul tried to motivate the church in

Corinth to live generously? What things did he avoid using as motivators?

Q: In what ways does sharing & generosity test the sincerity of one’s love for God?

Q: Read Mark 14:3-9. What can we learn from this woman’s act of pouring perfume

on Jesus? How does she demonstrate a heart motivated for the right reasons?

Connect with Others (IN)...

Q: The Corinthian church was held accountable by Paul. How can we as a church

encourage & hold each other accountable for how we steward God’s resources?

Connect with the World (OUT)...

Q: Generosity is a tangible way that our faith moves from our head, to our heart, to

our hands. What opportunities are around you to be the physical representation of

Christ to the world?