Main Thought
Jesus Christ loved us with a “crazy love.” He loved us faithfully and powerfully. He forgives and blesses us generously. Isn’t it natural to reciprocate this kind of love? That’s what God invites us to do when He we give financially toward His Kingdom. We learn to be generous because of all the ways that God gave to us first. Why would the God of the universe ask us for anything, and use the gifts of ordinary people? One of the biggest reasons is that our generosity gives us a place in His story. It makes a long-lasting difference and impacts the lives of others. But it doesn’t have to stop there. If we allow the blessing of God to come through us, it’ll often come to us. That’s what it means to experience the crazy generosity of God.
Main Passages
Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will send them at once.” 4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying, 5 “Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’” 6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them.
- Matthew 21:1-6
7 They brought the donkey and the colt and put on them their cloaks, and he sat on them. 8 Most of the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” 10 And when he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up, saying, “Who is this?” 11 And the crowds said, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.”
- Matthew 21:7-11
Discussion Questions
What stands out to you in the Main Thought and Passages above?
Have you experienced the blessings of God recently? If so, how?
How do you currently respond to God’s generosity toward you? Is there a way that you can grow in your response to God’s blessings?