“Stories to Tell; Gifts to Share:” Giving to the Church
September 22, 2013
Scripture references: Deuteronomy
24:17-22; Acts 4:32-37; Luke 8:1-3
As we focus on stories, gifts, and
giving—that is, stewardship—today we
see three lessons in which the key message has to do with sharing. In the Deuteronomy lesson, the Israelites are
instructed to leave crops behind for others to take; in the New Testament
lessons, the emphasis is on communal distribution. Either way, however, the point is that the
resources you possess are not to be used solely on the self.
How do you determine, how much is enough when it comes to financial resources? What benchmarks do you use?
What motivates you to give?
How is your giving to your church an
expression of faith? An expression of
gratitude?
What blessings do you receive from your
giving?
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