Extension of God's Grace
Published on Sep 18, 2017
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Extension of God's Grace
An extension of God’s grace - 1,6,7,9
From God - pf. pass vs. 1
A lasting condition of the heart
A lifestyle for those who follow Jesus
Photo by Mykl Roventine
Flows
out of life's circumstances
Flows out of life’s circumstances
Jerusalem church is in great need 1 Cor. 16:1-4
Macedonians give in the midst of life’s difficulties
Severe trials - squeezed
Being tested
(Illus. Under Roman rule, have lost their gold and silver mines, iron mining is being taxed along with everything else , they are under intense persecution for their connection with Jesus)
Intersection of their joyful hearts (derivative of the word for grace) and poverty (beggin’ on the streets poor……)
Idea of two streams coming together to form a larger river
Rich generosity
Rich in character not necessarily material things
Openness in their character that gives with no ulterior motives or expectation for payback – no IOU under the gift
Jerusalem church is in great need 1 Cor. 16:1-4
Macedonians give in the midst of life’s difficulties
Severe trials - squeezed
Being tested
(Illus. Under Roman rule, have lost their gold and silver mines, iron mining is being taxed along with everything else , they are under intense persecution for their connection with Jesus)
Intersection of their joyful hearts (derivative of the word for grace) and poverty (beggin’ on the streets poor……)
Idea of two streams coming together to form a larger river
Rich generosity
Rich in character not necessarily material things
Openness in their character that gives with no ulterior motives or expectation for payback – no IOU under the gift
Photo by matwag
Privilege
to share together
A position of favor
Connected to the word for grace
A place from which to share with others
koinonia
A kind of ministry
Serving other Christians’ physical needs
Word from which we get “deacon”
Connected to the word for grace
A place from which to share with others
koinonia
A kind of ministry
Serving other Christians’ physical needs
Word from which we get “deacon”
Photo by ~ Marjolein ~
Making a Commitment
To Give God's Way
Submission
Gave themselves
Set their priorities
First
To the Lord – important
target here……
Sync with God’s desires
Run the need “through” the
Lord’s will
Prayer
Gave themselves
Set their priorities
First
To the Lord – important
target here……
Sync with God’s desires
Run the need “through” the
Lord’s will
Prayer
Photo by jonathan romain
What we Have
basis for our giving
Our God given ability vs. 3
Giving helps us remember the source of our ability to give….or live for that matter
Which is more than we can do on our own
Start and finish based on your means
Out of what you have vs. 11
Not on what you don’t have vs. 12
That is well received or acceptable vs. 12
Giving helps us remember the source of our ability to give….or live for that matter
Which is more than we can do on our own
Start and finish based on your means
Out of what you have vs. 11
Not on what you don’t have vs. 12
That is well received or acceptable vs. 12
Photo by Menage a Moi
The Heart
is where giving starts
Joy vs. 2
Honesty – without ulterior motives or the need for payback vs. 2
Personal desire that God provides vs. 1, 3
Enthusiastic vs. 4
Much encouragement
Begged for the chance to help
Motivated by God’s love
For others vs. 7
Authenticated by circumstances vs. 8
Willingness vs. 12 results in a passionately held conviction that they should be involved -
Honesty – without ulterior motives or the need for payback vs. 2
Personal desire that God provides vs. 1, 3
Enthusiastic vs. 4
Much encouragement
Begged for the chance to help
Motivated by God’s love
For others vs. 7
Authenticated by circumstances vs. 8
Willingness vs. 12 results in a passionately held conviction that they should be involved -
Photo by Neal.
Standards
giving using good examples
Example of the Macedonians
Gave themselves first to the Lord
Example of the Corinthians
Excel in faith, words, knowledge and love
Decided to follow through despite some discouragement
Example of Jesus
Willingly released his power and position on our behalf…..
Example in the wilderness
Needs were met based on the size of the family
Example of life’s ups and downs
You will need help eventually and these folks will be around to provide it……..
Gave themselves first to the Lord
Example of the Corinthians
Excel in faith, words, knowledge and love
Decided to follow through despite some discouragement
Example of Jesus
Willingly released his power and position on our behalf…..
Example in the wilderness
Needs were met based on the size of the family
Example of life’s ups and downs
You will need help eventually and these folks will be around to provide it……..
Photo by HomeSpot HQ
Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters,[a] what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity.
15 As the Scriptures say,
“Those who gathered a lot had nothing left over,
and those who gathered only a little had enough.”[d]
“Those who gathered a lot had nothing left over,
and those who gathered only a little had enough.”[d]
For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford, but far more. And they did it of their own free will. They begged us again and again for the privilege of sharing in the gift for the believers in Jerusalem.
They even did more than we had hoped, for their first action was to give themselves to the Lord and to us, just as God wanted them to do. So we have urged Titus, who encouraged your giving in the first place, to return to you and encourage you to finish this ministry of giving.
Since you excel in so many ways—in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us[c]—I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving.
I am not commanding you to do this. But I am testing how genuine your love is by comparing it with the eagerness of the other churches.
You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.
Here is my advice: It would be good for you to finish what you started a year ago. Last year you were the first who wanted to give, and you were the first to begin doing it.
Now you should finish what you started. Let the eagerness you showed in the beginning be matched now by your giving. Give in proportion to what you have. Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have.
Of course, I don’t mean your giving should make life easy for others and hard for yourselves. I only mean that there should be some equality. 14 Right now you have plenty and can help those who are in need. Later, they will have plenty and can share with you when you need it. In this way, things will be equal.
As the Scriptures say,“Those who gathered a lot had nothing left over,
and those who gathered only a little had enough.”
Some Review
- Tithes - 10% locally
- Gifts - specific needs
- Offerings - projects
Tithes – the regular 10% for support of the local ministry
Above the tithe, not instead of…..
Gifts – for specific ministries - Philippians 4:10-20
Offerings – for buildings, furnishings, projects, etc - Exodus 35-36
Above the tithe, not instead of…..
Gifts – for specific ministries - Philippians 4:10-20
Offerings – for buildings, furnishings, projects, etc - Exodus 35-36
So.....
What do you want to give?
To whom would you like to give?
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- Submit yourselves to the Lord in prayer
- Ask for an enthusiastic giving target
- I already give and will continue giving
If you would like a little more structure.....
Submit yourselves to the Lord in prayer
Today
Future ______________?
Ask for an enthusiastic giving
target
How much am I going to give 2-10%______
Who will receive the gift ______________
Start giving
Date I will make my first gift___________
I already give and will continue giving
Submit yourselves to the Lord in prayer
Today
Future ______________?
Ask for an enthusiastic giving
target
How much am I going to give 2-10%______
Who will receive the gift ______________
Start giving
Date I will make my first gift___________
I already give and will continue giving
