18 | 2 Corinthians 9

Scripture

Primary Text:

2 Corinthians 9 

Supplemental Text:

Matthew 6:1-5, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, 2 Corinthians 8:11-15 

Observations & Applications

Read 2 Corinthians 9:6-15.  

• Are there any commands or instructions?  

• What promises can you claim? 

Read 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

• What word or image came to your mind when you first heard about giving a percentage of your income to the church? 

Read 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

• What would be a sacrificial offering for you in your current season of life? 

How would you describe your heart toward giving?  

How was generosity modeled for you as you were growing up? How can you teach generosity to the next generation?  

What next step in generosity do you need to take? 

Prayer

Ask the Lord to help you and show you how to be a cheerful giver and a good steward of the gifts you've been given. 

Resources

• Double Blessing by Mark Batterson  

• Ignite Through Giving
• Care Groups: Financial Care

• Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey

S.O.A.P. METHOD

Use this tool to study God’s Word 

Romans 10

SCRIPTURE 

Write which passage of scripture you are reading. 

What is this text saying? What is the context? How does it fit with the verses before and after it? Are there any commands or instructions? 

APPLICATION 

How can you apply this verse to your life? What does this mean today? What is God saying to you? 

PRAYER 

Respond to the passage in prayer. Ask God to help you apply this truth to your life and spend some time listening to what He may be telling you.