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Giving Justly
Lesson 11

2. Lesson Outline Introduction A. Robin Hood Justice B. Lesson Background
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Lesson Outline
Introduction A. Robin Hood Justice B. Lesson Background

3. Share the Wealth What do you think is meant by the following quote:
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Share the Wealth
What do you think is meant by the following quote:
“Unless we share our wealth, we will share their poverty”?
How is this true for the Christian who sees someone in need but refuses to respond in generosity?
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Share the Wealth
“Unless we share our wealth, we will share their poverty.”
What kind of poverty is being implied?
Today’s lesson examines principles for responding to situations of dire need among fellow believers.
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Lesson Outline
I. Excellent Giving (2 Corinthians 8:7-9) A. Corinthians’ Goal (vv. 7, 8) B. Jesus’ Example (v. 9)

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Christian Giving
The Christians in Jerusalem were suffering greatly because of a famine.
In his previous letter to the Corinthians, Paul asked them to make weekly contributions to a fund for the purpose of helping the Christians in Jerusalem.
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Christian Giving
Now Paul sends the Corinthians further instructions on how to complete their mission of giving.
Read 2 Corinthians 8:7-15.
Use these verses to identify key words that make the Christian system of giving superior to all others. You will need to unscramble the key words, and then summarize their meaning.
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8. Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:7-9 It is based on AGECR (v. 7).
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Christian Giving
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
It is based on AGECR (v. 7).
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9. Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:7-9 It is based on GRACE (v. 7).
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Christian Giving
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
It is based on GRACE (v. 7).
Christians who give because of grace will not only support their local congregation but also share with other ministries.
It proves that their love is ENINGUE (v. 8).
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10. Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:7-9 It is based on GRACE (v. 7).
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Christian Giving
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
It is based on GRACE (v. 7).
Christians who give because of grace will not only support their local congregation but also share with other ministries.
It proves that their love is GENUINE (v. 8).
Their giving is a joy, not a duty; a privilege, not an obligation.
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11. Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:7-9
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Christian Giving
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
It is patterned on Jesus’ APEMLEX (v. 9).
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12. Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:7-9
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Christian Giving
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
It is patterned on Jesus’ EXAMPLE (v. 9).
Jesus left Heaven and became poor in order to make us rich.
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What Do You Think?
How do you avoid basing your giving on unscriptural principles?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
Regarding a partial or unbalanced consideration of biblical giving principles
Regarding secular “feel good” motives
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What Do You Think?
How does your giving to Christian causes and organizations differ from your giving to secular causes?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
In times of immediate crisis
In terms of motive
In terms of delayed giving via pledges
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Lesson Outline
II. Freewill Giving (2 Corinthians 8: 10, 11) A. Well Begun (v. 10) B. Get It Done (v. 11)

16. Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:10, 11
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Christian Giving
2 Corinthians 8:10, 11
They had been among the ISRFT to give a year earlier (v. 10).
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17. Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:10, 11
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Christian Giving
2 Corinthians 8:10, 11
They had been among the FIRST to give a year earlier (v. 10).
They were eager to help.
Now Paul challenges them to HINIFS what they started (v. 11).
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18. Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:10, 11
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Christian Giving
2 Corinthians 8:10, 11
They had been among the FIRST to give a year earlier (v. 10).
They were eager to help.
Now Paul challenges them to FINISH what they started (v. 11).
Believers follow through on their commitment.
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19. What Do You Think? How do you stay motivated to keep giving?
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What Do You Think?
How do you stay motivated to keep giving?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
When finances are tight
When tempted to divert a regular offering to buy a luxury item
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Lesson Outline
III. Equitable Giving (2 Corinthians 8:12-15) A. Willing and Able (v. 12) B. Relief and Burden (vv )

21. Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:12, 13
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2 Corinthians 8:12, 13
They will give from what they have ALABIVEAL (v. 12, 13).
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22. Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:12, 13
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Christian Giving
2 Corinthians 8:12, 13
They will give from what they have AVAILABLE (v. 12, 13).
It’s not about what they “should” give, but what they “can” give.
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23. Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:14, 15
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Christian Giving
2 Corinthians 8:14, 15
At a future time the Jerusalem Christians may PUPSLY their need.
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24. Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:14, 15
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Christian Giving
2 Corinthians 8:14, 15
At a future time the Jerusalem Christians may SUPPLY their need.
Turnabout is fair play.
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What Do You Think?
How would you deal with the challenges of depending on someone else’s generosity?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
When making your need known
In receiving the gift
In maintaining the relationship
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What Do You Think?
How do you establish the dividing line between unbiblical hoarding and reasonable savings for future needs?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
Regarding short-term emergency or “rainy day” savings
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Lesson Outline
Conclusion A. Their Examples B. Our Obligation C. Prayer D. Thought to Remember

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How Rich Are We?
Some months it feels like we just don’t have enough money to go around.
How can we give to others when we have barely enough to take care of ourselves?
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29. How Rich Are We? Yet we probably have more to give than we think.
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How Rich Are We?
Yet we probably have more to give than we think.
A 2015 Pew Research Center study reached these conclusions:
The U.S. stands head and shoulders above the rest of the world [in terms of income].
More than half of Americans were high income by the global standard.
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30. How Rich Are We? 2015 Pew Research Center study:
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2015 Pew Research Center study:
Another 32% were upper-middle income.
Almost nine-in-ten Americans had a standard of living that was above the global middle-income standard.
Most of us do have extra dollars; it just takes planning and sacrifice to free them up.
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How Rich Are We?
What planning can you do to help you be a better steward of your finances?
What sacrifice can you make (large or small) to make funds available to help out the less fortunate in your church and community?
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33. Thought to Remember Measure generosity as God does. Copyright © 2017
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Thought to Remember
Measure generosity as God does.

34. Loving and just behavior
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Loving and just behavior