Paul asked the church to give money to help poor Christians in Jerusalem.
He said, “If you plant a few seeds, you'll get a small harvest. If you plant lots of seeds, you'll get a big harvest!”
Paul said not to give because you have to, but because you want to. “God loves a cheerful giver!”
Key Verse
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.2 Corinthians 9:7, ESV
Talk About It
How does it feel to give something away cheerfully?
Story Questions
What did Paul compare giving to?
Planting seeds
What kind of giver does God love?
A cheerful giver
What is God's “unspeakable gift”?
Jesus
Try This Today
Choose something to give away this week, and do it with a big smile!
Pray Together
God, thank you for your amazing gift, Jesus. Make me a cheerful giver. Amen.