27 | 2 Corinthians 8

The Way of Jesus

In Season 2, Episode 27, the podcast team continues to unpack the 7 Marks of Discipleship and Being Generous with Gulf Coast Campus Pastor Blake Houston.

Episode Resources:

7 Marks

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Be Generous

Weekly Challenge

Scripture

Primary Text: 2 Corinthians 8

Observations & Applications

1. Read 2 Corinthians 8:1-5. What stands out to you from this section of Scripture regarding generosity?

2. Read 2 Corinthians 8:6-12. What do you notice about generosity in this passage?

3. Read 2 Corinthians 8:13-15. Paul speaks about fairness in generosity, that those with more should help those with less. How can we live this out in practical ways today?

S.O.A.P. METHOD

Use this tool to study God’s Word 

SCRIPTURE 

Write which passage of scripture you are reading. 

OBSERVATION

What is this text saying? What is the context? How does it fit with the verses before and after it? Are there any commands or instructions? 

APPLICATION 

How can you apply this verse to your life? What does this mean today? What is God saying to you? 

PRAYER

Respond to the passage in prayer. Ask God to help you apply this truth to your life and spend some time listening to what He may be telling you.