But Jesus Said (Sermon on the Mount)

LifeGroup Study Guide – Week 19: “Generosity Done Right“ 

Stepping In: Getting things started!

1 – What’s your favorite aspect of helping others?

2 – Why is it so difficult to do our good deeds in secret? Why does our flesh cry out for acknowledgement?

3 – What’s something that stood out to you in the weekend message?

Building Up: What is God Saying?

Read Matthew 6:1-4—Then answer the following questions:

Verse 1 – While Jesus is going to give three examples of this issue (giving, prayer and fasting), what is His primary message? How is this different from Matthew 5:16?

Verse 2 – What was the primary issue with the Pharisees as they would give to the needy?

Verse 3 – What are some possible meanings of “not letting your left hand know what your right hand is doing”? How could this verse be misunderstood?

Verse 4 – Why is giving in “secret” so powerful? What are different ways God might reward you for your generosity?

1 Timothy 6:17-19 – What do you learn and how are you challenged in these verses?

Living Out: How do I obey?

1 – “Jesus expects His followers to be GENEROUS.” How is our generosity a great way to show the world who Jesus is? What happens to us when we’re NOT generous?

2 – “There’s a RIGHT WAY and a WRONG WAY to go about it.” What are some of those right or wrong ways to be generous?

3 – “The right way needs to be matched with the RIGHT MOTIVES.” How do you plan to continually keep your motives in check? How can we help each other with this?

4 – As a LifeGroup, you’ll be doing a SERVICE PROJECT together. Keep your eyes and ears open for opportunities to serve those in our Valley. When you come up with a plan, please let us know about it by emailing: john@community.cc.  

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