SERIES: Signs
TITLE: They Exhibit Generosity
TEXT: 2 Cor.9:6-15 (p.968); I Cor.16:1-2 (p.962)
- WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?
“The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it.” Ps.24:1 (NASB)
“The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, declares the Lord of hosts.” Haggai 2:8
5 things characteristic of our giving:
1. It should be done (systematically).
2. It should be done (individually).
3. It should be done (consistently).
4. It should be done (proportionately).
5. It should be done (privately).
- HOW DOES IT WORK?
According to 2 Cor. 9 we are to:
1) Sow (bountifully). [v.6]
2) Give (cheerfully). [v.7]
3) Give (liberally). [vv.8-11]
4) Give (joyfully). [vv.12-14]
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