We would all love to be generous and be able to help others in need. So why don’t we? Because we don’t plan for it. Intentions are great but true generosity requires planning.
Episode Breakdown:
00:20 We did it! Part 3!
01:50 What a tease.
02:34 It takes a little planning
07:00 Our generosity
9:45 What’s it gonna cost me?
11:50 Why we don’t get around to it…
14:40 We get something out of it…
16:30 Unique; behind the scenes view
19:39 Where does it all go?!?!
21:30 Dreaming together
22:50 Who?
25:05 Final things
29:00 Qs and Bloops
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SHOW NOTES:
▶ Notes & Questions: https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2021-11-14_cg.pdf
▶ Transcript: https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2021-11-14.pdf
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▶ Suggested Bible Readings:
Matthew 6:21
Luke 6:38
Luke 21:1-4
James 2:15-16
▶ Music we listened to making this episode:
Lindsey Stirling- The Arena: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MCjU-Du3eI
Only Murders in the Building: Mabel & Tim https://youtu.be/nhbavMxSGZ0
Cake- I Will Survive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9rCUQjmkxU
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Discussion Questions:
- How have you seen God working in the last week?
- If you had a billion dollars, what are some ways you would love to use it to help others?
- What is one thing that stood out to or challenged you in this series?
- Read Matthew 6:21. In your own words, what do you think Jesus was getting at here? Have you ever experienced this dynamic in your life?
- How can your group pray for you this week?