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generos

sow
ity
what?

giving is our
response to need or
opportunity in the
light of God's
generosity to us

he will provide and


increase your resources
and then produce a
great harvest
of generosity in you
(2 Corinthians 9:10)

each decide in your


heart how much to give
(2 Corinthians 9:7)

obedienc
e?
opportunity

Everyone who wishes


to do so is to bring an
offering
(Exodus 35:5)

All whose hearts were


stirred and whose spirits
were moved came and
brought their sacred
offerings to the Lord
(Exodus 35:20)

All who wanted to, both


men and women
(Exodus 35:22)

every man and woman


who was eager to help in
the work the Lord had
given them through
Mosesbrought their
gifts
(Exodus 35:29)

skilled people to whom


the Lord had given
ability and who were
willing to help
(Exodus 36:2)

The people are bringing


more than is needed for
the work which the Lord
commanded to be done
(Exodus 36:5)

So the people did not


bring any more. What
had already been
brought was more
than enough to finish
all the work
(Exodus 36:6,7)

each decide in your


heart how much to give
(2 Corinthians 9:7)

each decide in your


heart how much to give
(2 Corinthians 9:7)

this poor widow put


more in the offering box
than
all the others
(Mark 12:43)

Enjoy what God gives

Enjoy what God gives


Don't neglect family

Enjoy what God gives


Don't neglect family
How much to keep?

A lifestyle choice

Live simply

Live simply
that others
might simply
live

What about tithing?

What about tithing?


For the priests

What about tithing?


For the priests
Poor / widows /
foreigners

What about tithing?


For the priests
Poor / widows /
foreigners
For their own
celebration!

And dont give


reluctantly or in
response to pressure.
(2 Corinthians 9:7)

And dont give


reluctantly or in
response to pressure.
For God loves a person
who gives cheerfully.
(2 Corinthians 9:7)

Give, and you will


receive. Your gift will
return to you in full
pressed down, shaken
together to make room
for more, running over,
and poured into your
lap.
(Luke 6:38)

On the first day of


each week, you should
each put aside a
portion of the money
you have earned.
(1 Corinthians 16:2)

Now regarding your


question about the
money being collected
for Gods people in
Jerusalem...
(1 Corinthians 16:1)

Dont wait until I get


there and then try to
collect it all at once.
(1 Corinthians 16:2)

How should we give?


Sunday offering
Regular giving
Gift aid
Legacies

What should we give


to?
Our own church
God's kingdom
the poor

Yes, you will be


enriched in every way so
that you can always be
generous
(2 Corinthians 9:11)

generos
sow
ity
what?

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