Sermon Discussion Guide: 8/17/25

Sermon Recap

Title: Why We Tithe
Text: 2 Corinthians 8-9

Big Idea: Generous giving flows from grace.

Outline:
I. The Call of Generosity (2 Cor. 8:1-15; 9:1-5)
II. The Character of Generosity (2 Cor. 8:16-24; 9:6-15)
III. The Source of Generosity (2 Cor. 8:9; 9:15)

Discussion Questions

1. Who has been an example of generosity in your life?

2. What teachings have you heard on the topic of tithing?

3. How do you personally struggle in the realm of generosity and/or tithing? (Moralism, legalism, greed, stinginess, etc.)

4. How do you see the New Testament amping up the teaching on tithing and contributing to the leadership of the church?

5. How can we better serve the Gospel and steward our resources for the glory of God in practical ways?

6. How have you grown in your generosity as you’ve grown in your understanding of grace?

7. Are there any needs around you now that you could meet? What is preventing you from doing so?