Journey of Generosity

Main Thought

Many things in life are a journey of progression and growth. Generosity is no exception to this idea. As we walk with Jesus, we’re meant to become generous like Him. God’s Word (the Bible) has the power to adjust our perspective. Proper perspective brings contentment when we remember what matters most. Confidence and trust grows within us as we follow the proven principles of God’s Word. Our priorities and convictions grow alongside our trust in God as we walk with Him by faith. If we’ll commit to continuing in this journey, then we’ll eventually grow into a life of generosity on earth that is felt in eternity.

Main Passages

13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” 16 And he told them a parable, saying, “The land of a rich man produced plentifully, 17 and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ 18 And he said, ‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.”’ 20 But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ 21 So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

- Luke 12:13-21

19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

- Matthew 6:19-21

7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

- 2 Corinthians 9:7

Discussion Questions

  1. What stands out to you in the Main Thought and/or Main Passages above?

  2. Have you ever felt blessed by Christ-centered generosity - either as someone who received, or as someone who gave? What happened?

  3. What kinds of blessing and benefits await those who develop generous hearts?

Bonus: in your personal time with God (outside the Life Group meeting), review the categories of givers listed at the end of Pastor Roland’s notes for the “Journey of Generosity” sermon from November 12, 2023. (You can find this in the “Sermons” section of our website.) What kind of giver are you right now? How can you partner with God, and journey onward toward the next step? Pray for God’s grace, joy, and provision as you walk with Him by faith!