Giving Like a Macedonian

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Giving Like a Macedonian “Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia” (2 Corinthians 8:1)

Giving Like a Macedonian “…that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality.” (2 Corinthians 8:2) The Macedonians… Gave despite “a great trial of affliction.” Life was HARD for them! Gave with “joy” Gave though in “deep poverty”. Were rich in liberality - they had an abundance of generosity

Giving Like a Macedonian “For I bear witness that according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely willing” (2 Corinthians 8:3) The Macedonians… Gave beyond their ability Were freely willing to give

Giving Like a Macedonian “…imploring us with much urgency that we would receive the gift and the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.” (2 Corinthians 8:4) The Macedonians… Begged to have the opportunity to enjoy the privilege of giving.

Giving Like a Macedonian “And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord…” (2 Cor. 8:5) The Macedonians… Gave themselves first to the Lord.