Vs 14–16 - Share an example of someone that has invested in or generously given to you. What's your response to them?
Who/what have you generously invested in?
Vs 17 - In what sense will the spiritual victories of Paul's ministry be "credited" to his financial spiritual partners? What does this make you realize about your own giving?
How does giving strengthen you? What does it strengthen, increase, or grow? Why are these important?
Why is it so much easier to give when you are aware of others around you, and not just focused on your own self?
How can you literally/practically invest in eternity (store up treasures in heaven) this week?
Vs 18 - In what sense is financial giving a "fragrant offering" and an "acceptable sacrifice"? What can keep financial giving from being seen in this exalted way?
Why does God enrich us financially? What are our responsibilities concerning financial blessings?
How, or in what way, are we tempted to give to the Lord and others only when we believe we can afford to do so? How does our love for God and others help us to overcome this temptation?
Read John 3:16. Did God give out of his abundant supply? (No, He gave his ONLY son.) Why did God give? (God LOVED the world, so He gave.)
The gifts that were given to the Apostle Paul were collective, unified gifts from the church at Philippi. What advantages are there in uniting together to collectively give as a church? What are some ways that you can in unity collectively give as a rGroup?
Examine the reasons why you give, or why we don't give, to the Lord and to others.
What is God showing you about your financial partnership with Him?
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