The Generous God
Group Notes Overview
This sermon series includes an additional section in the group notes focused on practical application. You can work through it together during Life Group or take it home to complete during the week. To support your reflection on your personal journey of generosity, printable and online resources will be available each week.
Connection
Make sure to spend some time catching up with one another and share your highs and lows of the week.
Worship
Bible
God’s extravagant generosity through Jesus is the foundation of all Christian giving.
What stands out to you about the example of the Macedonian churches in this passage?
How does understanding Jesus’ sacrifice change the way we view generosity?
In what ways can we cultivate a joyful response to God’s generosity?
Practical Application
Have a think about where you might be on the generosity ladder. How are you going to move up the ladder and what practical steps do you want to take?
Consider your current giving habits. If you’re giving sporadically, commit to giving regularly as an act of worship.
Does someone in your group have a testimony about moving from sporadic to regular giving and the impact it had on their faith and relationship with God?
Click here for a helpful booklet on generosity by John Stott.
Prayer
Praise God for His generosity in sending Jesus to us.
Pray for joy in responding to His grace through consistent giving.
Ask for God’s guidance in how He’s calling you to participate in His mission through giving.