Christ gave Himself for us 2 Cor 8

Christ gave Himself for us, 2 Cor. 8: 9 • The greatest gift, Jn. 15: 13 • Willingly • Purposely

We can give to the Lord • Our hearts • Our lives • Our possessions

A command & pattern, 1 Cor. 16: 1 • Like discipline, 2 Thes. 3: 6 • All churches, 1 Cor. 4: 17

Liberally • Macedonians, 2 Cor. 8: 1 -5; 9: 6 • Israel & tabernacle, Ex. 35, 36 • Special needs FParking lot FAir conditioner FRoof

As purposed, 2 Cor. 9: 7 • Dedication, Dan. 1: 8 • Forethought

Cheerfully, 2 Cor. 9: 7 • Willingly, 2 Cor. 8: 12 • Love, 1 Cor. 13: 3

As prospered, 2 Cor. 8: 12 -14; 1 Cor. 16: 2 • Income – contribution • Bills UP, Contribution DOWN? • 10, 15, 20 percent? • Raises • Bi-weekly, monthly

Sacrificially • David, 2 Sam. 24: 18 -25 • Widow, Mk. 12: 41 -44 • Christ, 2 Cor. 8: 9

Beware of dangers • Lying, Acts 5: 1 -11 • Self-glory, Matt. 6: 1 -4

To help saints in need, 1 Cor. 16: 1, 2 • Saints only FActs 2: 44, 45; 4: 32 -37; 6: 1 -6; 11: 27 -30 FRom. 15: 25 -27 F 1 Cor. 16: 1, 2; 2 Cor. 8: 4; 9: 1 FGal. 2: 10 F 1 Tim. 5: 16

To help saints in need, 1 Cor. 16: 1, 2 • Must be a need, Acts 2: 44, 45 • Family 1 st, church 2 nd, 1 Tim. 5: 3, 4, 16

Teaching, Mk. 16: 15, 16 • Preaching, 2 Cor. 11: 8; Phil. 4: 10 -19; 1 Cor. 9: 1 -14 • Place, 1 Cor. 11: 20, 22; Jas. 2: 2 • Materials FTracts FMagazines FBulletins FCDs

Give to children: good or wicked? Give to a church? Give to faithful saints? • Widow, orphan • Poor saints in USA or Philippines • Elder, preacher

Sets an example, 2 Cor. 9: 1, 2 Supplies needs, 2 Cor. 9: 12 Thanksgiving to God, 2 Cor. 9: 12 Manifest obedience, 2 Cor. 9: 13 Prayers for you, 2 Cor. 9: 14 Reminder of God’s gift, 2 Cor. 9: 15 Salvation of souls, Phil. 4: 10 -19

Christ gave Himself for us, 2 Cor. 8: 9 • The greatest gift, Jn. 15: 13 • Willingly • Purposely

We can give to the Lord • Our hearts • Our lives • Our possessions