While We Are Waiting: Generous
2 Corinthians 8:1-9,13-15
Pastor Bob Hiller
6/28/2015
Series:
While We Are Waiting
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/oLXm5LfswYY
2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.
1. ____________, like everything else in life, is a ____________ from God.
2. But, ____________, like all good gifts, easily becomes an ____________.
3. Jesus frees us from money's ____________ so we can ____________ of ourselves.
4. The call to give to the ____________ of God's church is a call to ____________ your idols.
Scripture Readings
Lamentations 3:22-33
2 Corinthians 8:1-9,13-15
Mark 5:21-34
Continue the Conversation
To help you apply the sermon here are some questions to talk over with your friends and family.
1. How has God provided for you in your life?
2. What do you think about the distinction which sees our material goods as gifts rather than possessions?
3. What is it that makes you afraid to give generously?
4. If you are not in a position to give financially of yourself, what are some other ways you can give?
