Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I give generously.
Faith Verse
Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”
Question of the Day: How can I give generously to those around me?
Read about It
Read: 2 Corinthians 8:1–5
There’s something really cool that happens when we wrap our head around how much God has given us. When we begin to think about how much love and patience He has with us, how much grace He has given us, plus all the physical things He has given us like a home, family and friends, and food on our table, it can blow our mind! Even when we are going through difficult times or we have a problem or we can’t do some things that other people get to do, we are still incredibly blessed.
The churches in Macedonia were struggling and the people were going through some difficult times. However, even though they didn’t have much, they were willing to give, even beyond what they could afford, in order to help other people. When we give generously in love and with the right kind of attitude, God will use us to bless those around us.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What was special about the generosity of the churches in Macedonia? Answer 1. Even though they were going through trials and were very poor, “they are also filled with abundant joy, which overflowed in rich generosity.” (2 Corinthians 8:2)
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| Question 2. How were the churches in Macedonia a blessing to others?
Answer 2. They were willing to give to other believers in Jerusalem and help them. (2 Corinthians 8:3–4)
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| Question 3. When was someone generous to you?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. How does being generous show our love for God?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. How can you be generous to someone now?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
God, help me to never forget how much You have given to me. I want to share Your love with others by always being generous. Amen.