Outline:
1) Roadblocks to giving
2) Old Testament giving
3) New Testament giving

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Mark 12:41-44 (NASB)

41 And Jesus sat down opposite the treasury, and began watching how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large amounts. 42 And a poor widow came and put in two lepta coins, which amount to a quadrans. 43 Calling His disciples to Him, He said to them, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the contributors to the treasury; 44 for they all put in out of their surplus, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she owned, all she had to live on.”

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Philippians 4:15-20 (NASB)

15 You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; 16 for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs. 17 Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account. 18 But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Theme: Giving for the cause of God’s Gospel and Kingdom in this life brings God-glorifying rewards, both in this life and for eternity.

Outline: 4 Principles to learn about faithful giving to help you store up your treasures in heaven rather than on earth.

1. Understanding the Right Cause (verses 15-16)
2. Cultivating the Right Heart (verses 15-16, 18)
3. Desiring the Right Rewards (verses 17,19)
4. Living for the Right Reason (verses 15-20)

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Philippians 4:15-20 (NASB)

15 You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; 16 for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs. 17 Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account. 18 But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Theme: Giving for the cause of God’s Gospel and Kingdom in this life brings God-glorifying rewards, both in this life and for eternity.

Outline: 4 Principles to learn about faithful giving to help you store up your treasures in heaven rather than on earth.

1. Understanding the Right Cause (verses 15-16)
2. Cultivating the Right Heart (verses 15-16, 18)

To Be Continued…

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