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As Jesus journeys onward in His corrective teaching, He now tackles the sensitive topic of giving. It isn’t sensitive to Jesus, because giving should be a normal practice for a follower of Christ. In this teaching Jesus approaching giving from a different perspective. He doesn’t tell us how much. Instead He talks about how we give. He moves it from the outside to the inside; our hearts. Should be interesting. See you there. 

The How Of Giving

Give....

1. With the right __________________________ 

Matthew 6:1

Proverbs 16:2

2. Without __________________________

Matthew 6:2-3

John 8:54

Acts 5:1-11

3. Knowing there is a _________________________________

Matthew 6:2-4

2 Corinthians 8:4-5

 I know it is a short text of scripture today but go ahead and read Matthew 6:1-4. Write down thoughts and questions for discussion in your groups.

1. Obviously this teaching of Jesus was on giving. Before we get into it, why do you think some people have such a difficult time giving? Explain And maybe you had a difficult time with giving and can share your story with others.

2. Jesus in the text is digging deeper into our hearts. He wants us to give, but to give with a right heart. Why do you think Jesus is interested in not just the act of giving, but also in the attitude of giving? 

3. Then Jesus adds that we are to give but NOT to boast about our giving. Now if we are honest, some people really want credit and for others to know how much they gave. Especially if it’s a large amount. Why do we want credit? Why do we want to boast about our giving? Explain

4. Now back to our motives and attitude in giving. Read the story I told from scripture on Sunday. Acts 5:1-11. This couple gave. But there were problems in their giving. Read the text multiple times and write down thoughts and questions. Share with your group.

5. In Matthew 6:2-4 we find there are rewards for our giving. And there is nothing wrong with receiving rewards from God. But notice there are two possible rewards:

*Honored by men: Vs. 2

*Rewarded by God: Vs. 4

Question: I will assume that you have been a giver. What are some rewards that you have seen in your life from giving? And I don’t believe that the rewards are always monetary.