A GENEROUS LIFE: 1) Extravagant Giving

Sermon Date: 
Feb 02 2020
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SERMON STUDY NOTES FOR FURTHER STUDY/REFLECTION

KEY VERSES
• My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise. Psalm 51:17
• Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little. – Luke 7:47
• Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. – Ephesians 5:1-2

INTRODUCTION
Treasures in the Heart
Making a Living or a Life

MOTIVATION BEHIND OUR GENEROSITY
Experiencing God’s Love & Generosity
God Paid a Debt only He could Pay

RELIGIOUS RESPECT OR REVERENCE
Outward Respect vs. Inward Conversion
Self-Righteous vs. Mourning over Sin
Trouble Being Good and Missing God’s Grace

CONCLUSION
Extravagant generosity expresses the depth of gratitude being forgiven.
Affectionate worship reveals the joy in the freedom found in Christ.

GOING DEEPER - GROWING STRONGER
Renewing of My Mind
a. What made this account appear so scandalous?
b. Why did the woman act the way she did towards Jesus?
c. How do feelings and emotions relate to our faith?
d. Explain the implications behind the parable of the two debtors?
e. Why was the crowd stunned when Jesus announced His forgiveness?
f. Was it the woman’s act of love & gratitude that saved her (v.50)?

Reflecting in My Heart
a. What stood out to you from today's message?
b. Do you feel out of the reach from God’s forgiveness? What is Jesus saying to you through today’s message?
c. Are you embarrassed or do you embrace other’s expressive acts of worship?

Responding in My Faith
a. What ways will you reveal more depth of gratitude & devotion towards Jesus?
b. Who would you have been today if God did not intervene and forgive you through Jesus? Reflect upon this question and then write a letter of gratitude to God.

With gratitude to serve with you,
Pastor Trevor