Reference

1 Kings 17:7-16, 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2
Give to God Generously and First

Stewardship 2026

Give To God Generously and First

Scripture:
1 Kings 17:7–16
2 Corinthians 8:1–7
1 Corinthians 16:1–2


The Story

The story in 1 Kings 17:1–16…

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The Message of the Story

The message of the story in 1 Kings 17:7–16...
(See also Matthew 6:19–21)

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Give to God Generously

(See also 2 Corinthians 8:1–7)

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Give to God First

(See also 1 Corinthians 16:1–2)

  1. Give to God first and give regularly.
  2. Giving is to be planned.
  3. Giving is to be proportional.

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Taking It Home

We encourage you to take a few minutes today and this week to process this morning’s message. These questions are designed for discussion with your family, a friend, mentor, spouse, and small group. They are also useful for self reflection.

  1. What stands out to you in these passages from the Bible? From the message?
  2. What is difficult for you to understand or accept in these passages from the Bible? From the message?
  3. What is God saying in these passages and through what we heard in the message about Himself? About people? About you?
  4. What examples are there to follow, commands to obey, or promises to stand on from these passages in the Bible, and from what we heard in the message?