Instructions on Giving (February 16, 2025)
February 16, 2025 (Lesson 12)
INSTRUCTIONS ON GIVING
- Give Graciously and With Integrity (2 Corinthians 8:1-7; 9:1-5)
- Give Proportionately (1 Corinthians 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8:8-15)
- Give Cheerfully (2 Corinthians 9:6-15)
Central Truth: Cheerful generosity is the Christian way of life.
Focus: Survey Paul’s instructions on giving and adhere to principles of Christian generosity.
Evangelism Emphasis: A Christian’s generosity showcases trust in Christ to the unbeliever.
Golden Text: “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7)
Daily Devotions
Monday – Generous Giving for Tabernacle Construction (Exodus 36:1-7)
Tuesday – Generous Giving for Temple Construction (1 Chronicles 29:1-9)
Wednesday – Nehemiah’s Generosity (Nehemiah 5:14-19)
Thursday – Generosity Commended (Luke 21:1-4)
Friday – Generously Giving of Oneself (Acts 20:17-35)
Saturday – Generosity Will Be Rewarded (1 Timothy 6:17-19)