Giving in the NT

Giving in the New Testament

1)      Name the attitude mentioned in the following verses that should accompany giving:

a)      Matt. 6.2-4

b)      2 Cor. 9.7

c)      2 Cor. 8.1-4; 9.5,6

d)     2 Cor. 9.7

e)      2 Cor. 8.4; 9.2

2)      What is the underlying motive for giving in the New Testament – 2 Cor. 8.8,24

3)      What are two primary purposes for giving in the New Testament?

a)      Acts 6.1-7; 11.29; Rom. 15.25; 1 Tim. 5.3

b)      1 Cor. 9.13,14; 1 Tim. 5.17; Phil. 4.15,16; Rom. 15.27

4)      What is one result of giving? 2 Cor. 9.11,13

a)      What is the primary hindrance to giving by the rich? – 1 Tim. 6.17-19; Lk. 12.15-34

b)      What is the primary hindrance to giving by the poor? – Phil. 4.6-19

5)      What are some of the promises God gives to those who give?

a)      Lk. 6.38

b)      2 Cor. 9.6,8-11

c)      Matt. 6.2-4

d)     Phil. 4.19

e)      1 Tim. 6.19

6)      What are some things to consider as one thinks about giving?

a)      1 Cor. 10.26

b)      Ps. 103.2

c)      Acts 11.29

d)     2 Cor. 8.3,11,12

e)      Phil. 4.19

f)       Prov. 3.9

g)      Luke 12.34

7)      There are no commands or imperatives regarding tithing in the New Testament? Should Christians give at least a tithe?  Why or why not?