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… Read More »Lesson 12: Offerings are Given by the Grace of God
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… Read More »Lesson 11: Giving Offerings is Sharing with Others
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… Read More »Lesson 10: Offerings Require Obedience
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… Read More »Lesson 9: Offerings Supply the Ministry
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… Read More »Lesson 8: Offerings Can Be Used for Charity
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… Read More »Lesson 7: Offerings Result in Thanksgiving
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… Read More »Lesson 6: Generous Offerings Take Sacrifice
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… Read More »Lesson 5: Offerings Should Be Given Carefully
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… Read More »Lesson 4: Offerings are Like Seeds Planted for a Harvest
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… Read More »Lesson 3: Offerings are Generous Gifts to God