‘Beautiful Giving.’
2 Corinthians 8:10-15.
a) 2 Corinthians 8:10. Apostle Paul knew the Corinthian Church’s genuine desire to give to those people who needed.
b) 2 Corinthians 8:11. They were to complete their giving well. Giving from what they had and not being burdened by giving.
c) 2 Corinthians 8:12. It is wanting to give that makes the gift acceptable.
d) 2 Corinthians 8:13. All giving should be done fairly. Not “expectation” but Grace.
e) 2 Corinthians 8:14. We should all be able to give out of our abundance. There are times of giving and receiving.
f) 2 Corinthians 8:15. The beautiful fairness of Biblical Giving.
(This QT teaches me about Beautiful Giving)
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‘The Lord’s Perfect Time.’
John 11:6.
a) Jesus knew the situation.
b) Lazarus, whom Jesus loved so much, was sick.
c) Jesus stayed where He was. (He did not go to another place)
d) For two days before going to Lazarus.
(Through this Second one I trust The Lord’s Perfect Time)
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Chris.
Giving should never be a burden – it should be a joy. Whether we have a Gift of Giving or we just simply want to give, our giving should never be a burden. If we are not able to give because of our circumstances we should not feel guilty.
