Rich Givers
How to use Talk It Over
Talking through the message during the week helps you and your group turn what God is saying to you into action steps. Begin with the key questions, add any optional scriptures and questions if needed, and then wrap up by deciding on your next steps.
John’s Main Idea
God has blessed me with more than I need. I’m rich. I will not trust in riches, but in Him who richly provides. Because I have more, I will give more.
Key Questions
- Describe a time when you gave something to bless someone else and in return you were also blessed.
- What blessings have you seen from tithing? If you’re not tithing, what strategy do you have for giving?
- How are you going to be more generous in your giving?
Optional Questions
If needed, include one or more of these Scriptures and questions to extend your conversation.
- With your Bible or Bible App, read and discuss 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, 1 Timothy 6:18, Malachi 3:10, and Luke 21:1-3.
- Do you think God really needs our money? Why or why not?
- How did your parents’ attitude toward giving affect your own?
- Is God truly first in your life? If not, what are you going to do about that question?
- If someone were to look at your checkbook and how you spend your money, what would it say about your heart?
Next Steps
What’s one change you need to make in your life in order to become more intentional or generous in your giving?
DAILY BIBLE READINGS
Take steps to give intentionally and sacrificially by reading and talking over the following Bible passages this week.
Day 1: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Day 2: Malachi 3:6-12
Day 3: 1 Timothy 6:17-18
Day 4: Luke 21:1-4
Day 5: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
Day 6: Deuteronomy 26:1-15
Day 7: Mark 14:1-11