STUDY GUIDE
E.G. “JAY” LINK
STEWARDSHIP MINISTRIES
Published by Stewardship Ministries
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Lesson Topic: A Motivsted Giver
Lesson Topic: A Reliable Giver
Lesson Topic: An Extravagant Giver
Lesson Topic: A Selfless Giver
Lesson Topic: An Expectant Giver
Better Way Giving Assessment and Evaluation
A MOTIVATED GIVER
In this exciting series, we are going to examine six powerful New Testament giving characteristics to help you frame a solid, biblical basis for your personal giving. Too often, believers have been taught that the amount of their giving is determined by a mathematical formula and is an obligation they are required to pay. Clean and simple; not much thought; little needed interaction with God. The New Testament, on the contrary, paints a radically different giving picture for us. And admittedly, it is not clean or simple. It requires lots of thought and continuous interaction with God. I call it Better Way giving.
Just as in every area of the Christian life, the New Covenant provides us with a Better Way to live and a Better Way to give. The entire theme of the book of Hebrews is about this Better Way—a better hope (7:19), a better covenant (7:22), a better promise (8:6), a better sacrifice (9:3), a better country (11:16), a better possession (10:34) and a better resurrection (11:35). The book’s whole message is that “God has provided something better for us” (11:40)—a Better Way! And this includes a Better Way to give.
If you will allow it to do so, this study can transform your walk with the Lord and set you free to give like you never dreamed you ever would or even could! And you will have more fun and experience more joy with this Better Way of giving than you ever imagined possible! So, let’s get started on this life-changing journey by considering the first Better Way giving characteristic—A Motivated Giver.
The New Testament gives us three clear and compelling motivations for giving which serve as pillars upon which all the other Better Way giving characteristics rest. So, let’s examine these three foundational giving motivations.
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About Better Way Giving Series (Study Guide)This volume is a helpful study guide for individuals or small groups. It includes six lessons covering different characteristics of biblical giving. Each lesson is packed with scripture that instructs or illustrates a specific giving characteristic which helps to re-fashion our perspective on giving. The engaging texts by Jay Link instruct with a warm and knowledgeable tone, while a series of questions encourage self-assessment and challenge you towards practical application. These insightful lessons will help you think about how you give, and motivate you to view giving in a biblical way. |
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