1. According to 2 Corinthians 8:2-4, what had the Christians in Macedonia done that resulted in their receiving an apostolic commendation?
2. For what action did Jesus commend the widow mentioned in Luke 21:2-4?
3. According to Jesus’ discussion in Matthew 9:37-38, what is one good reason for Christians to give generously to the church?
4. What does 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 have to say about our giving?
5. According to John 3:16, how much did God give?
6. What does 2 Corinthians 8:12 teach about how God expects us to give?
7. According to 2 Corinthians 8:5, what had the Macedonians given to God prior to giving Him their money?
8. Luke 9:23 discusses one of the ways that we are to give back to God. What is the central message of that verse for us today?
9. According to 2 Corinthians 8:9, what did Jesus Christ do for us?
10. In 2 Corinthians 8:9 we are informed that “through His [Christ’s] poverty [we] might become rich.” What, exactly, does that mean?
11. According to Philippians 2:5-8, what did Christ do for us?
12. What important question did God ask in Malachi 3:8?
13. According to James 1:17, what is the source of the good things we enjoy today?
14. In 2 Corinthians 9:7 we are told that we must do something “in our heart” regarding our giving. What is it?
15. According to 2 Corinthians 9:7, how are Christians not supposed to give?
16. According to 2 Corinthians 9:7, how are Christians supposed to give?
17. What gift did Paul have in mind when he said in 2 Corinthians 9:15, “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!”
18. In 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Paul said that Christians are engaged in a battle. What type of battle is it?
19. What specific point was Paul making when he said in 2 Corinthians 10:11, “Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such we will also be in deed when we are present.”
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