Sacrificially Giving in Acts 4

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The early church sacrificially gave to meet a need that they saw in the church. We sacrificially give to so others can fulfill the Great Commission.

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Acts 4:32–37 ESV
Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

A Common Purpose

The Early Church
The Tower of Babel
Passover celebrated during King Hezekiah’s reign.
The Day of Pentecost

Sacrificially Giving

The Early Church
Giving towards the building of the Tabernacle.
Giving towards the repairing of the Temple during King Jehoash’s reign.
The giving of the Philippians towards Paul’s missionary endeavors.

The Results of Sacrificially Giving

The Early Church
There was an excess of giving for the Tabernacle.
King Jehoash was able to repair the Temple.
Paul had his needs met by the generosity of the Philippians.

Conclusion

We are called to fulfill the Great Commission.
We fulfill the Great Commission by either going or giving so someone can go.
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