282. The Collection for God’s People

Open It

1. *Who has been generous to you over the years?

2. What do you think of organizations that depend on donations?

Explore It

1. For whom was the collection that Paul requested? (16:1)

2. Whose example was the Corinthian church to follow? (16:1)

3. *Who was to contribute to the collection? (16:2)

4. *How were the Corinthians to know how much money to give? (16:2)

5. When were the Corinthians to set aside money for their gifts? (16:2)

6. *Why did Paul give such specific instructions to the Corinthians? (16:2)

7. What specific instructions did Paul give the Corinthians regarding the collection? (16:2–3)

8. What did Paul plan to do during his visit to the Corinthian church? (16:3)

9. Who was to deliver the gift to Jerusalem? (16:3)

10. Why would letters of introduction be important for those delivering the gift? (16:4)

Get It

1. What can we learn from the giving practices of the early church?

2. What attitudes or actions of the early Christians do you think you should imitate?

3. What characteristics of the early church should your church imitate?

4. Which of Paul’s instructions on giving were meant exclusively for the Corinthian church?

5. What principles should govern our giving to the work of the Lord?

6. *How should we decide how much to set aside for the church?

7. What kind of discernment should we show in our giving?

8. In what ways can church leaders be kept accountable in using the money given to the church?

9. *How do you think you can be a better steward of the resources God has given you?

Apply It

1. *How can you improve your attitude or practices in supporting God’s work financially?

2. What considerations should you keep in mind when planning your giving?