Giving in the NT
Giving in the New Testament
1) Name the attitude mentioned in the following verses that should accompany giving:
a) Matt. 6.2-4
b) 2 Cor. 9.7
c) 2 Cor. 8.1-4; 9.5,6
d) 2 Cor. 9.7
e) 2 Cor. 8.4; 9.2
2) What is the underlying motive for giving in the New Testament – 2 Cor. 8.8,24
3) What are two primary purposes for giving in the New Testament?
a) Acts 6.1-7; 11.29; Rom. 15.25; 1 Tim. 5.3
b) 1 Cor. 9.13,14; 1 Tim. 5.17; Phil. 4.15,16; Rom. 15.27
4) What is one result of giving? 2 Cor. 9.11,13
a) What is the primary hindrance to giving by the rich? – 1 Tim. 6.17-19; Lk. 12.15-34
b) What is the primary hindrance to giving by the poor? – Phil. 4.6-19
5) What are some of the promises God gives to those who give?
a) Lk. 6.38
b) 2 Cor. 9.6,8-11
c) Matt. 6.2-4
d) Phil. 4.19
e) 1 Tim. 6.19
6) What are some things to consider as one thinks about giving?
a) 1 Cor. 10.26
b) Ps. 103.2
c) Acts 11.29
d) 2 Cor. 8.3,11,12
e) Phil. 4.19
f) Prov. 3.9
g) Luke 12.34
7) There are no commands or imperatives regarding tithing in the New Testament? Should Christians give at least a tithe? Why or why not?