Generosity:

QUESTIONS TO REFLECT AND DISCUSS:

Passages to consider: Proverbs 18:16, Proverbs 11:25, Romans 2:6, 1 Cor 15:58, Gal. 6:9, 2 Cor. 9:6-8

Ice Breaker: What is the best/worst white elephant gift you have given/received?
ï What was impactful to you from the sermon?

Questions:
1. Read Psalm 24:1-2; John 3:16-17 & Matthew 6:19-21. What insights do these passages give us about God, us, contentment and generosity?

1. What has been your experience with generosity?
   Who is a generous person in your life? Share some things you have learned from them.
2. What moves you toward generosity? What can get in the way of generosity for you?
3. Take a look at 1 John 3:16-18 and Matthew 25:31-46.
   How do these passages challenge you about loving God and loving others?
4. How would choosing contentment and practicing intentional generosity (after tithing) impact your lifestyle, finances and relationships? What adjustments or changes would be easiest? What would be challenging?
5. Which challenge – obedience, contentment, generosity – are you accepting at this time? What does a way forward in this area look like for you? (ideas: confession & repentance, tithing, budgeting, downsizing, create a generosity fund)

TRY IT! This week, first, make a list of all the ways God has been generous with you – try listing 25 things. Then, put some money in your pocket with the intent to give it away. Look for who God would have you be generous and bless. You might even try this with your kids.

Passages to prepare for next week: – Christmas Advent Series begins: Make Room
God made room -Genesis 3:15; Genesis 22:15-18; Psalm 2:1-12: Isaia1h 9:2-7; Micah 5:2