Questions for Discussion & Application

1. What questions do you have about today’s passage and message?
2. Where do we see materialism and greed encouraged by our culture? How can we guard against this influence? 
3. Where do you find it most difficult to live with generosity? Why?    
4. How have you experienced God’s generosity toward you in your own life? How does this motivate you to live with generosity?   
5. Why does trusting God to be your loving Father who provides for you, enable you to be generous?
6. Why is it essential that we plan and budget to be generous? What is your plan to be generous?    
7. What should be our attitude when we give money to the Lord’s church and work (see 2 Corinthians 9:6-7)? What has helped you to grow in having these attitudes as you give?