Biblical Generosity 1
This enabled the Macedonian churches to give generously despite their extreme poverty.
What is God’s grace?
The Macedonians give, according to 2 Corinthians 8:3, in relation to their financial ability.
What is beyond their ability?
Galatians 6:10 urges believers to do this with their time when they have the opportunity.
What is do good to all people.
The Bible says giving without this feeling in your heart is empty.
What is love?
Using these (like singing or drawing) to help others is being generous.
What are talents (or abilities)?
This emotion accompanied the Macedonians’ giving, described as "overflowing".
What is joy.
The Macedonians urgently plead for, viewing it as a privilege.
What is the opportunity to share in the ministry of giving?
In the Parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10, the Samaritan gives this to the injured man besides money.
What is his time?
Inviting someone to your house for a meal or to hang out is this kind of generosity?
What is hospitality?
The Bible says you should use these to encourage or help others feel better.
What are kind words (or encouraging words)?
Before giving to others, the Macedonians first did this.
What is gave themselves to the Lord?
Paul encourages the Corinthians to excel in this "grace" alongside faith and love?
What is giving?
Philippians 2:3-4 this is what believers should prioritize over their own interests when using their time.
What is the interests of others.
When someone hurts you, the Bible says you should be generous with this.
What is Forgiveness?
When you have two jackets and give one to someone who needs it, you’re being generous with this.
What is sharing possessions (or stuff you own)?
This spiritual discipline Paul likens generosity to, suggesting it requires growth?
What is Faith, speech, knowledge, or love. (any one)
The Macedonians’ giving was in accordance with His will.
What is God’s will?
1 Peter 4:10-11, time is considered a resource to serve others as faithful stewards of this.
What is God’s grace?
Telling a friend about Jesus or how God helped you is being generous with this.
What is your faith (or your testimony)?
This is listening or showing you care to someone who’s sad.
What is compassion (or kindness)?
This was ultimate example of generosity where this person became poor so others could become rich.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Though he was rich, he became poor so that you might become rich.
What is Jesus Christ?
Colossians 3:23-24 This is how believers should approach their work and use of time?
What is do it heartily, as for the Lord.
Doing this with or for a friend who needs help is a generous way to share God's love.
What is prayer?
This motivated Jesus to give up His life for us.
What is love for us?