Question 8:  Why should I give? What is a tithe?  Does God really need my money?

TITLE: Joyful Giving

TEXT: II Corinthians 9:6-11

THEME: God wants you to freely give to Him out of gratitude.

Why should I give to God and His work?

I. Sowing bountifully leads to _____________ bountifully. (6)

A. Titus is coming for a collection to help the impoverished Macedonians.

B. Paul has asked them to give generously like the model set by Jesus.

C. Paul uses a _________________ analogy to demonstrate we reap more than we sow.

II. Giving to God is a matter of a grateful ____________. (7)

A. Giving is something we purpose in our ____________.

B. God loves a cheerful giver.

III. Generous giving reflects and produces _________________. (8-11)

A. God blesses materially and ___________________.

B. The blessing He gives allows us to be generous.

C. Our generosity will result in thankfulness to God.