Transformational Generosity (Pt. 2) | Resources
Text: 2 Corinthians 9:10–15
“Now the one who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will also provide and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us. For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. Because of the proof provided by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone. And as they pray on your behalf, they will have deep affection for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”
3 Ways Generosity Changes Others
1. Provision happens (9:10–11)
2. Worship happens (9:11–13)
3. Unity happens (9:14)
Take-Home Truth
Generosity isn’t a donation—it’s a declaration of God’s grace at work through His people. It always changes others more than it costs us.
Reflection Questions (Personal)
When have you personally experienced someone’s generosity and felt thankful to God because of it?
How might your giving create gratitude in someone else’s life?
What difference does it make to know that your generosity can cause others to glorify God?
How does it change your motivation for giving when you realize that God uses it to spread His gospel?
Discussion Questions (Group)
Paul says others will “overflow in many thanksgivings to God” because of generous giving. What might that look like in our context?
How does generosity connect believers across different places, stories, and needs?
What practical needs in our community could be met if we all moved one step to the right?
What story of gratitude might God be writing through your obedience?