New Covenant Giving (Part 2) // 04.19.26

As we continue our study of what giving looks like for the Christian under the New Covenant, we'll answer the questions, "Is tithing a perpetual command that predates the Law?" and "Can I give time and service instead of money?" We'll also look at Paul's instructions to the Corinthians regarding giving, which offer many insights still helpful to us today.SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:- What is the best and worst investment you’ve ever made?- Why does it matter that we serve God with our time and energy and our money? How does each expression affect our hearts?- Read Mark 12:41-44. What do you think Jesus wanted His disciples to understand that would require a change in their previous thinking about giving?- Is it any easier or harder for a rich person to store up treasure in Heaven than for a poor person? Why or why not?- Read 2 Corinthians 8:1-5. How does the Macedonian churches' response of begging for the privilege to give during their own extreme poverty challenge your understanding of what it means to give sacrificially?- How should a Christian balance sacrificial generosity in the present with responsible planning for the future?