1. Application Do the Hard Thing
Give
A Group Project – Together, write a summary statement of Luke 18:18-27; 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
what you have learned about giving from this study.
March 14, 2010 – Pastor Tom & Michael Alben
(Growth Group Leaders: Would you please email the summary
statement from your G.G. to jamesmike87@gmail.com. • Following the rules does not equate to following Jesus.
Michael will post responses to a discussion page on our
website.)
• Are you mastered by God or are you mastered by your stuff?
For personal application: Consider the following questions,
meditate on them and listen to God’s direction in your life.
a. If outside auditors were to look over your checkbook what
would they conclude about your top loyalties? Is there any
• Let God have your earthly treasure and store up treasures in
way you would want to change? Heaven by following Jesus.
b. Do you give to God off the top (as you first receive your
income) or from what’s left over (at the end of your pay
period)? Any new direction you sense from your study?
• Biblical giving engages the heart and the mind.
Prayer Corner:
• Pray for people you know who are struggling in the • Biblical giving elicits a response from the God of heaven.
present economy. Ask God how you might bless and
encourage them.
• Ask the Lord to provide for the needs of our church and
other local churches through the faithful giving of
members and attendees.
Prayer Tip: • Biblical giving extends your influence as far as eternity.
The Bible encourages prayer with fasting. Biblically this
means to give up a meal to feast upon the Lord and
spend the time praying. Give it a try this week!
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2. Growth Group Study Guide
(5 continued)
Week of _March 14, 2010_
(Final Study Guide for Winter Term. d. Luke 12:13-21
Watch for new studies right after
Easter.)
Getting Started e. Luke 21:1-4
1. Last week’s application encouraged us to look for an
opportunity to be still and to pray. Share about an
experience that you had in prayer this last week.
f. Galatians 6:6-10
2. How do you feel when the topic of giving comes up?
6. Read 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 and respond to the following.
a. By “sowing and reaping” imagery, is Paul saying that if you
3. Tell about someone you know who is a giver. What influence give $100 you will get $1,000? Why or why not?
have they had on you?
4. Share a time when you have been blessed by giving. b. How is giving money away a source of cheer for the giver?
Into the Word
c. What do you make of the “allness” in verse 8?
5. What can you learn about giving from these passages?
a. Genesis 14:13-20
d. For what purpose will God materially bless these people?
b. Proverbs 3:9-10
How does generosity affect righteousness and the ever-
widening circles of people giving thanks to God?
c. Malachi 3:6-12