Life Group Study - September 28, 2025

Disciples, Not Donors

Read: 1 Corinthians 16:1–4   
Brief Context: Paul gives practical instruction for the Corinthian church on regular, intentional giving to support believers in need.  
Say: Paul shows us giving isn’t about fundraising—it’s about discipleship and trust.  
Ask: Why do you think Paul wanted their giving to be regular, intentional, and not impulsive? How do our rhythms of giving shape our trust in God?  
Supporting Passages: Acts 2:42–45; Hebrews 10:24–25  

Read: 1 Corinthians 16:2 — “each one of you”  
Brief Context: Paul calls everyone to participate—not just a few generous donors.  
Say: Generosity is measured not by equal amounts, but by equal participation.  
Ask: Why is it important that generosity is personal, not passive? How does it change a church community when everyone has “skin in the game”?  
Supporting Passages: Acts 4:32–34; Matthew 6:24  

Read: 1 Corinthians 16:2 — “as he may prosper”  
Brief Context: Giving is proportional—not about comparison, but about faithfulness with what God has entrusted to us.  
Say: Jesus praised the widow’s offering because it was sacrificial, not because it was large. God sees proportion, not pretense.  
Ask: How do we guard against giving for show instead of giving from faith? What does proportional generosity look like in your life right now?  
Supporting Passages: Luke 21:1–4; Matthew 23:23; 2 Corinthians 9:7  

Read: 1 Corinthians 16:3–4   
Context: Paul ensured that giving was stewarded with accountability and integrity.  
Say: God cares not just about what is given but how it is stewarded. Integrity in handling resources builds trust in the mission.  
Ask: Why is accountability in finances so important for the church? How does it build trust for discipleship and mission? 
Supporting Passages: 1 Peter 4:10; Luke 16:11; 1 Corinthians 4:1–2 

Reflective Passages: Matthew 6:19–24, Acts 2:42–45, Acts 4:32–34, Luke 21:1–4, 2 Corinthians 9:6–8