Giving Generously

Pastor Jacob

August 20, 2023

Main Idea

At Our Saviors Church, Pastor Jacob spoke on the message of Giving Generously. He encouraged us to appreciate the gift of each day and reminded us that we are all on a temporary assignment on Earth. Pastor Jacob also reminded us of Jesus' generosity with his words, giving us new commandments and encouraging us to tell others how much we care for them. Lastly, he spoke on the four types of financial giving in the Bible and why our attitude towards money matters so much to God.

Scripture References

Psalm 90:12 NIV, Psalm 90:12 GNT, John 13:34-35 TPT, Leviticus 19:18 NKJ, John 15:9 TPT, Malachi 3:10-12 NLT, Acts 10:31 NKJ, Matthew 6:24 NKJ, Matthew 6:24 AV

What would you do if you only had one month left to live?

Why is it so difficult for some of us to tell others how much we love them?

Discussion Questions:

Why does our attitude towards money matter so much to God?

Who would you visit or call to share words of love, affirmation and appreciation to if you only had 30 days to live?

If you had 30 days to live, would you live generously with your money, possessions, and resources?

Summary

At Our Saviors Church, Pastor Jacob spoke on the message of Giving Generously. He asked us a series of questions regarding what we would do if we only had 30 days left to live. Pastor Jacob then shared how Jesus lived passionately, gave generously, loved completely, learned humbly, and left boldly in his last 30 days. He also shared how Jesus was generous with his words, giving us new commandments and encouraging us to tell others how much we care for them. Lastly, he spoke on the four types of financial giving in the Bible and why our attitude towards money matters so much to God.