Berean Bible Church

Giving Under Grace

Stewardship Lesson V

August 10, 2008

Introduction

2 Corinthians 8:16 God put care in the heart of Titus

Christianity is heart business

Review

1. 2 Corinthians 8:5 First gave their own selves to the Lord.

If you are not saved and set apart unto God, your gifts are not acceptable

2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks to God for His gift to you is first.

2. 2 Corinthians 8:12 give willingly

The emphasis is on the mind, not the emotions

3. 2 Corinthian 9:7 give cheerfully

God loves a cheerful giver

4. 2 Corinthians 8:2 give liberally

Many times those who have the least give the most

We continue the outline:

5. 1 Corinthians 16:2 give regularly

On the first day of the week lay aside a gift. Note –for every one of you

6. 1 Corinthians 16:2 give proportionally

That is, as God prospers you give accordingly

Ezra 6:69 after his ability

Acts 11:19 according to his ability

2 Corinthians 8:12 according to what you have

Deuteronomy 8:18 never forget, ability comes from God

7. Philippians 4:16-18 give sacrificially

Verse 19 is a promise made to sacrificial givers.

2 Samuel 24:24 David would not give that which cost him nothing

Hebrews 13:16 with such sacrifices God is well pleased

2 C0rinthians 8:1-4 The Macedonians gave sacrificially

8. 2 Corinthians 9:6 give bountifully

Matthew 6:19-20 lay up treasure in Heaven

Giving can be sowing to reap hereafter more than here. Never give for the sake of material gain.

9. Matthew 10:8 give freely

Give without a cause This was directed to the Apostles going forth to preach

10. Romans 12:8 give with simplicity

Matthew6:2 illustrates what is meant

11. Philippians 1:6 cf Philippians 4:15

Paul called giving a fellowship in the gospel

12. Conclusion

Psalm 103:2 forget not all His benefits