STUDY QUESTIONS FOR “the importance of giving”

1. What important spiritual principle is found in Acts 20:35?

2. What important spiritual principle is found in Philippians 2:4?

3. According to James 1:27, what is “pure and undefiled religion”?

4. In the Judgment Day scene in Matthew 25:34-36, what had certain individuals done that caused Jesus to acknowledge them as His, and to allow them into Heaven?

5. In the Judgment Day scene in Matthew 25:41-46, what had certain individuals done that caused Jesus not to acknowledge them as His, and not allow them into Heaven?

6. According to the material contained in this lesson, what did Job’s friends do that appeared to be commendable on their part?

7. What does Romans 12:15 admonish Christians to do?

8. By what name is the teaching found in Matthew 7:12 known today, and how does it ap­ply to giving?

9. What important principle about giving is found in Malachi 3:8-1 that still applies to Christians today?

 10. What does 2 Corinthians 9:7 admonish all Christians to do when it comes to giving?

 11. According to Acts 2:45, what did first-century Christians do (in regard to giving) that was so commendable?

 12. According to Acts 4:34, what was the end result of the generous giving habits of first-century Christians?

 13. In Acts 5:1-11 we read about Ananias and Sapphira. What did they do that was sinful; what was their motive; and what was their punishment?

 14. What does Galatians 6:10 admonish Christians to do when it comes to giving?

 15. What principle (discussed in this lesson) is found in 2 Corinthians 8:12-15 in regard to what people are expected to give?

 16. What command is found in 1 Corinthians 16:1- that applies to Christians today regarding giving of their financial means?

 17. According to 2 Corinthians 9:13, God received glory when certain Christians in Corinth took specific actions. For what actions did Paul commend those Christians?

 18. What important principle is found in Romans 12:1-2 regarding “how much” Christians are expected to offer God in every area of life?

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