2 Chronicles 24:4-14
Points:
· Am I willing to be generous?
· What financial legacy will I leave?
· Generosity makes things happen.
· 4…There was within the heart of Joash to renew the house of the LORD
· What has God put in your heart?
· Most people when offered vision that requires discomfort choose comfort.
· Maturity is when you can speak truth to your mentor.
· Matthew 6:21 – Where your treasure is, there you heart will be also.
· If you are not being generous, your soul is sick.
· Intending to is failure to.
· The offering is forthe Temple, but the offering is to God.
· Generosity makes things happen.
· When you are generous, you are just like Jesus.
· Your generosity makes things happen
· Heavenly Father, Show me my part and give me the courage to do it.
Discussion Questions:
Starter: Please share a time in your life when you saw generosity make a difference.
Go Deeper
1. Read 2 Chronicles 24:4-5.
2. Notice Joash is not satisfied with the status quo. What status quo bothers you? What call to action may be present?
3. The Levites are passive aggressive. Why do you think they resisted Joash’s command.
4. Read 2 Chronicles 24:6.
5. Think about the courage it took for Joash to confront Jehoiada. Is there someone in your life you need to have the courage to confront? Who? Why?
6. Read 2 Chronicles 24:8-12
7. Notice the details of the officials who handled the money and what they did with it. What does this say to churches about the way they handle God’s money?
8. Read 2 Chronicles 24:13-14.
9. Generosity makes things happen in the Temple. What is God saying to you about your generosity and what could be done with it?
