Power of Generosity

For Cornelius

1. GENEROSITY WAS EVIDENCE OF HIS DEVOTION.

"He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly"

Acts 10:2 (NIV)

For Zacchaeus

2. GENEROSITY WAS EVIDENCE OF HIS REPENTANCE.

"But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, 'Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.'"

Luke 19:8 (NIV)

For Mary

3. GENEROSITY WAS EVIDENCE OF HER GRATITUDE.

"A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee's house, so she came there with an alabaster jar of perfume."

Luke 7:37 (NIV)

Life Group Questions:

1. Why do you think generosity can be evidence of what is happening in a person's heart?

2. Of the three examples—devotion, repentance, and gratitude—which one most challenges you personally when it comes to generosity? Why?

3. What is one practical way you can allow your generosity to reflect your heart toward God this week?