Offerings

DEFINITION  The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 9:14, “And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.”  MAIN POINTS GRACE: The biblical definition for grace not only refers to forgiveness of sin, but also it can …

DEFINITION  The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 4:28, “Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.” MAIN POINTS SHARING IS CARING: Jesus taught His disciples in the same …

DEFINITION The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 9:13, “Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.” MAIN POINTS …

DEFINITION The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 9:12, “This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.” MAIN POINTS SERVICE YOU PERFORM: Giving offerings is a charitable service that God expects us …

DEFINITION The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 9:9, “As it is written: ‘They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.” MAIN POINTS FREELY SCATTERED: When we give our offerings we should do so freely and with a joyous heart because we know we are …

DEFINITION The offering is a gift to God after our tithes.  SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 9:11, “You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” MAIN POINTS THANKSGIVING: People “give thanks” to God when they benefit from offerings given …

DEFINITION The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 9:11, “You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” MAIN POINTS ENRICHED: It is God’s desire to enrich you so you can be …

DEFINITION The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 9:7, “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” MAIN POINTS FROM THE HEART: Offerings should be given from the heart and not the manipulation …

DEFINITION  The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 9:6, “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” MAIN POINTS SOW SEED: The biblical word sow means, “plant.”  Therefore, Paul in the above passage is comparing one’s offerings to seeds that are …

DEFINITION The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians 9:6, “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” MAIN POINTS GENEROUS: To be generous means to “give freely in abundance.” Being generous is the opposite of being selfish and stingy. At the …