- What do we learn from Paul in this section about how to patiently and gently encourage faith, as opposed to coercing, guilting, or obligating actions?
- How does the promise of reaping bountifully if we sow bountifully encourage us to be generous with all our time, energy, possessions, and money?
- What does the fact that God loves a cheerful giver teach us about embracing God’s promises by faith?
- How does the promise that God will make all sufficiency abound for us and will enrich us in every way encourage us that we can give generously?
- How does selfless giving encourage the faith of others and cause thanksgiving and praise to be given to God? How does this encourage us to be a channel of God’s blessing?
- Is there any good works (9:8) that God is putting on your heart to pursuing by faith?
