Homilist 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 Moreover, brothers, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;… This is as much a doctrine as any taught in God's Word, although it may not be so popular as some others. I. HOW DID THE MACEDONIANS GIVE? 1. In affliction. 2. In poverty. 3. In self-abnegation. They gave more than they were able to give. 4. In willingness. Not grudgingly — "Praying us with much entreaty." 5. Beyond expectation — "Not as we hoped." II. TO WHOM DID THEY GIVE? 1. To Corinth; that was Home Missions. 2. To Jerusalem; that was Foreign Missions. III. WHAT DID THEY GIVE? 1. Their own selves. 2. Their money. IV. WHY DID THEY GIVE? 1. They were moved by what Christ had sacrificed for them. 2. They "gave to God." (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; |
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