Quiet Time Notes
Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God
Giving (Part III)
October 17th, 2010Previous |
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- Giving with Joy - 2 Corinthians 9:7-8
- Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give. Plan your giving.
- God does not want you to give reluctantly or under compulsion. You should feel a joy, excitement, and enthusiasm when you give.
- God loves a cheerful (in Greek "hilarious") giver.
- The Privilege of Giving - 2 Corinthians 8:3-5
- The Macedonians urgently pleaded to give.
- They understood that it was a privilege because they had first given themselves to the Lord.
- Special Times of Giving, Time of Victory, and Joy for God's People
- The Israelites gave to build the temple and the people rejoiced (1 Chronicles 29:1-9)
- The building of the tabernacle: the people willingly brought more than needed (Exodus 35:20-29,36:2-7)
QUESTIONS
- Am I a cheerful giver? What keeps me from giving cheerfully?
- Am I eager or reluctant to give, especially at special contribution times?
- At what time was I the most joyful about my giving? Why?
Key Phrase: When building of the tabernacle, the people willingly brought more than needed