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Generous Giving and Unity in Jerusalem

Learn about the significance of generous giving in Jerusalem to relieve poverty, promote unity, and glorify God. Explore the biblical references and teachings on the blessings of giving and the right attitude behind it.

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Generous Giving and Unity in Jerusalem

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  1. Poverty in Jerusalem 1. Began early, Ac.2:44-45 2. Jewish persecution, Ac.8-9; Ja.2:1-6…; 5:1-6; Hb.10:32-34 3. Famine, Ac.11:27-30 • Jews of the Dispersion regularly sent contributions to countrymen in Judea • This contribution came from Gentiles • Ro.15:26-27, promoted unity

  2. Eight Words • Contribution, 8:4; 9:13; Ro.15:26 • Ministry, 8:4; 9:1, 12, 13 • Grace, 8:4; 1 Co.16:3 • Liberality, 8:20 • Generous, 9:5 • Service, 9:12 • Collection, 1 Co.16:1 • Alms, Ac.24:17

  3. Outline of Chapter 9 1. Recalls past enthusiasm, 1-2 2. Sends brethren to encourage them, 3-5 3. The blessing of generous giving, 6-15 a. Benefits the giver, 8-11 b. Benefits the recipients, 12 c. Benefits the church, 13-14 • Doxology, 15

  4. Giving, 6-14 • Giving is not loss, but sowing that brings a harvest [if done in right spirit], 6-7 • God can provide means of giving, 8-11 • Their giving will (11-14) . . . • relieve needs of poor saints • increase their thankfulness to God • encourage love for the givers

  5. The attitude behind the gift, 9:5-7 Not all giving is a blessing (Mt.6) • Not grudgingly (in stinginess) 5 • Not from grief, 7 • Not from necessity, 7 • Generous (opposite of greed) 5 • Individual, 7 • Voluntary; pre-planned, 7 • Cheerful, 7

  6. “…sharing w. them and all”(2 Co.9:13) • Unlimited? [2 Th.3:10?] • Misappropriate funds? Context: Ro.15:26; 1 Co.16:1;2 Co.8:4; 9:1, 12 • Thanksgiving to God, 12 • Glorify God, 13 • Glorify God for their obedience, 13 • Sharing, 13 [fellowship] • Prayer for you, 14 • Long for you…grace of God in you, 14

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