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Series in 2 Corinthians—2 Corinthians 8 & 9----October 12, 2008—Pastor John Moriarty

I. The Offering – Romans 15:25-28

II. The Church In Jerusalem Was In Trouble—

· Persecuted –Acts 8:1

· Economic hardships –Acts 11:28

III. The Macedonian Churches: A Good Example

· They gave beyond their ability—8:3

· They pleaded to give—8:4

· They gave their all (not only money) to Jesus—8:5

IV. Thanking The Money Collectors—vs. 6; 17-19

V. Excel In Everything—8:7

· In faith

· In speech

· In knowledge

· In complete earnestness (deep sincerity and serious)

· In love

· In the grace of giving

VI. Being Challenged To Give—9:5

VII. A Clear Biblical Principle—9:6; 10-11; Malachi 3:6-10

VIII. A Heart Matter Quiz—9:7 (circle the correct answer)

· Give out of…

A. reluctance

B. compulsion

C. being cheerful