Christ gave Himself for us, 2 Cor. 8:9 The greatest gift, Jn. 15:13 Willingly Purposely.

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Christ gave Himself for us, 2 Cor. 8:9 The greatest gift, Jn. 15:13 Willingly Purposely

We can give to the Lord Our hearts Our lives Our possessions

A command & pattern, 1 Cor. 16:1 Like discipline, 2 Thes. 3:6 All churches, 1 Cor. 4:17

Liberally Macedonians, 2 Cor. 8:1-5; 9:6 Israel & tabernacle, Ex. 35, 36 Special needs  Parking lot  Air conditioner  Roof

As purposed, 2 Cor. 9:7 Dedication, Dan. 1:8 Forethought

Cheerfully, 2 Cor. 9:7 Willingly, 2 Cor. 8:12 Love, 1 Cor. 13:3

As prospered, 2 Cor. 8:12-14; 1 Cor. 16:2 Income – contribution Bills UP, Contribution DOWN? 10, 15, 20 percent? Raises Bi-weekly, monthly

Sacrificially David, 2 Sam. 24:18-25 Widow, Mk. 12:41-44 Christ, 2 Cor. 8:9

Beware of dangers Lying, Acts 5:1-11 Self-glory, Matt. 6:1-4

To help saints in need, 1 Cor. 16:1, 2 Saints only  Acts 2:44, 45; 4:32-37; 6:1-6; 11:27-30  Rom. 15:25-27  1 Cor. 16:1, 2; 2 Cor. 8:4; 9:1  Gal. 2:10  1 Tim. 5:16

To help saints in need, 1 Cor. 16:1, 2 Must be a need, Acts 2:44, 45 Family 1 st, church 2 nd, 1 Tim. 5:3, 4, 16

Teaching, Mk. 16:15, 16 Preaching, 2 Cor. 11:8; Phil. 4:10-19; 1 Cor. 9:1-14 Place, 1 Cor. 11:20, 22; Jas. 2:2 Materials  Tracts  Magazines  Bulletins  CDs

Give to children: good or wicked? Give to a church? Give to faithful saints? Widow, orphan Poor saints in USA or Philippines Elder, preacher

Sets an example, 2 Cor. 9:1, 2 Supplies needs, 2 Cor. 9:12 Thanksgiving to God, 2 Cor. 9:12 Manifest obedience, 2 Cor. 9:13 Prayers for you, 2 Cor. 9:14 Reminder of God’s gift, 2 Cor. 9:15 Salvation of souls, Phil. 4:10-19

Christ gave Himself for us, 2 Cor. 8:9 The greatest gift, Jn. 15:13 Willingly Purposely

We can give to the Lord Our hearts Our lives Our possessions