Humble Pie

POURED OUT

MEETING AGENDA:

  1. OPENING PRAYER – Ask one person to Open the meeting in prayer. 
  1. DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS – Ask everyone the Development Questions. 
  1. ATTENDANCE – Take attendance through the SG Attendance System. 
  1. TODAY’S LESSON – Go over this week’s SG lesson. 
  1. CLOSING PRAYER – Ask for prayer requests and pray.  

Development Questions

Question #1

Who would like to share a highlight, praise report, or testimony from this week?

Question #2

What did you learn from this week’s sermon? 

Question #3

What was your most important accomplishment this week?

This Week's Passage:

2 Corinthians 9:6–15
8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written:
“They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor;
    their righteousness endures forever.”[a] 10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

Connection Question:

WhaWhat is one time when someone showed incredible generosity toward you, and how did it impact your life?

Truth #1:

Humility Gives Generously and Trusts God’s Provision

Discussion Points:

  1. Humble hearts recognize that everything we possess ultimately belongs to God. (Psalm 24:1)
  2. Trusting God’s provision frees us to give without fear or anxiety. (Matthew 6:31–33)
  3. Contentment enables believers to hold earthly possessions with open hands.
    (Hebrews 13:5)

Growth Question:

How has God provided for you in unexpected ways?

Truth #2:

God Loves a Cheerful and Willing Heart

Discussion Points:

  1. God values the attitude behind our giving as much as the gift itself.
    (Mark 12:41–44)
  2. Humility recognizes that generosity is an act of worship and gratitude.
    (Romans 12:1)
  3. The example of Christ motivates sacrificial giving and service.
    (2 Corinthians 8:9)

Growth Question:

What helps cultivate joy rather than obligation in generosity?

Truth #3:

Lives Poured Out for Others Bring Glory to God

Discussion Points:

  1. God provides abundantly so His people can abound in every good work.
    (2 Corinthians 9:8)
  2. Generosity meets needs while producing thanksgiving and praise to God.
    (2 Corinthians 9:11–12)
  3. A life poured out for others becomes evidence of genuine faith.
    (2 Corinthians 9:13)

Growth Question:

What gifts, talents, or resources has God entrusted to you for serving others?

GO THEREFORE QUESTION:

Paul reminds us that generosity produces thanksgiving and brings glory to God. What is one specific way you can pour yourself out this week through giving, serving, or encouraging someone else so that Christ is honored and others are blessed?

PRAYER:

Question #1

Who are you praying for  
to be saved? 

Question #2

Who can you invite to Church and/or to Small Group?  

Question #3

What are your prayer requests?