1. A Generous Life: Getting Started

2. James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

3. The Lord is my ________ Provider

5. Matthew 6:31-33 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

6. I can expect the Lord to meet my ______, but not my ______ needs greed

7. I am His ________ manager

8. Matthew 25:21 His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!”

9. He is ________ and expects me to ____ ___ _______ watching give an account

10. I Corinthians 4:2 Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful

11. Managing involves _______ giving

12. ____ or ____, He expects me to _____ Rich give poor

13. II Corinthians 8:1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches.

14. Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability… II Corinthians 8:2-3

15. I can expect Him to ____ ___ _____ when I _____ meet my needs give

16. No man should appear before the Lord empty-handed: Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you. Deuteronomy 16:16-17

17. Take a step: Decide to trust the Lord, asking Him to meet your practical needs, as you take the risk to give to His Kingdom work. Then give and watch Him take action in your life!