Exploring God’s Word with Brad Thurston

The Joy of Giving

Episode Summary

John 3:16 Understanding the nature of God’s character helps us to align our own live according to his values and joys!

Episode Notes

Notice the sequence in this verse:

1. God’s motivation
2. God’s generosity
3. God’s method
4. God’s purpose
5. Verse 17 shows the importance of both a sender and a sent one in order for salvation to occur.
6. As a church we need to identify with the nature and character of God:  see John 15: 10,11

We have the same spirit, the same nature as Jesus. How is that developed and grown in us?

1. First the natural then the spiritual
2. Giving is critical, not the amount, but the heart attitude! 
3. We need to grow in this. See the Philippians church!
4. We need to grow, both as individuals as well as a church. Giving a tenth is just the beginning of moving into spiritual blessing, both individually and as a church

This is what we are doing as a church this year to reach our tithe, or beyond:

Get some food on the tables in the back – help yourselves and leave nothing!

Need to give a tithe from the church, and an increase in our income: 

The church gave to all who were in need. 

1. Sent funds to help with toys for needy children from the Network
2. Sent funds to help with Mathew 25 house – helping in a time of need
3. We will give food to our community on the 18th
4. We will also double whatever you give to Lottie Moon today! If you have no money, then write on the back of the envelope what you would like to give to support the IMB. Goal is double from last year of 700 to 1500 this year.