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Poverty in Jerusalem. 1. Began early, Ac.2:44-45 2. Jewish persecution, Ac.8-9; Ja.2:1-6…; 5:1-6; Hb.10:32-34 3. Famine, Ac.11:27-30 Jews of the Dispersion regularly sent contributions to countrymen in Judea This contribution came from Gentiles Ro.15:26-27, promoted unity. Eight Words.
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Poverty in Jerusalem 1. Began early, Ac.2:44-45 2. Jewish persecution, Ac.8-9; Ja.2:1-6…; 5:1-6; Hb.10:32-34 3. Famine, Ac.11:27-30 • Jews of the Dispersion regularly sent contributions to countrymen in Judea • This contribution came from Gentiles • Ro.15:26-27, promoted unity
Eight Words • Contribution, 8:4; 9:13; Ro.15:26 • Ministry, 8:4; 9:1, 12, 13 • Grace, 8:4; 1 Co.16:3 • Liberality, 8:20 • Generous, 9:5 • Service, 9:12 • Collection, 1 Co.16:1 • Alms, Ac.24:17
Outline of Chapter 9 1. Recalls past enthusiasm, 1-2 2. Sends brethren to encourage them, 3-5 3. The blessing of generous giving, 6-15 a. Benefits the giver, 8-11 b. Benefits the recipients, 12 c. Benefits the church, 13-14 • Doxology, 15
Giving, 6-14 • Giving is not loss, but sowing that brings a harvest [if done in right spirit], 6-7 • God can provide means of giving, 8-11 • Their giving will (11-14) . . . • relieve needs of poor saints • increase their thankfulness to God • encourage love for the givers
The attitude behind the gift, 9:5-7 Not all giving is a blessing (Mt.6) • Not grudgingly (in stinginess) 5 • Not from grief, 7 • Not from necessity, 7 • Generous (opposite of greed) 5 • Individual, 7 • Voluntary; pre-planned, 7 • Cheerful, 7
“…sharing w. them and all”(2 Co.9:13) • Unlimited? [2 Th.3:10?] • Misappropriate funds? Context: Ro.15:26; 1 Co.16:1;2 Co.8:4; 9:1, 12 • Thanksgiving to God, 12 • Glorify God, 13 • Glorify God for their obedience, 13 • Sharing, 13 [fellowship] • Prayer for you, 14 • Long for you…grace of God in you, 14