Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9
Christ’s Riches
God’s
Riches
At
Christ’s
Expense
God is the Creator & owns it all
Gen 1:1; Ex 19:5; Deut 10:14; Ps 24:1, 472, 50:10-12, 112:1-3, 89:11
Jesus, the Son, owns it all too.
Matt 28:18; Col 2:9; Rom 11:33; Phil 2, 4:19; Rev 5:12
Christ’s Poverty
Jesus was poor – Mat 8:20
Jesus was a servant – Mat 20:28
He emptied Himself – Phil 2:3-8
Our Riches
Jesus never promised wealth
Our spiritual blessings – Eph 1
Generosity – 1 John 3:16-18
Take Aways
Have you accepted God’s amazing gift of grace?
If you are already rich in Christ why do you complain about your poverty?
Are you quick to give?
Opportunities – Benevolent Fund, Food Pantry, Every Child, Shoe boxes