6. Generous Living

This journey encourages Generous Living - Faithfully stewarding what God has given and not being controlled by it. 
If there is anything we have that we can't give away, we don't own it; it owns us.

A good question to ask yourself as you do this group is: 

​How are you managing your time and resources for kingdom purposes?

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Bible Passages for this journey:

1. Romans 8:31-32 
2. Matthew 6:19-24 
3. Luke 18:18-25
4. 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
5. Ecclesiastes 2:1-11
6. Proverbs 30:7-9
7. 1 Timothy 6:6-10
8. Mark 12:41-44
9. 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 

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Each Journey Group session will involve the following sections...
1.  THANKFUL: 
What are you thankful for/celebrating this week?

2. ACCOUNTABILITY: 
How have you shared with someone else, what you learned last week?
How did your "I wills..." go? (See next sections)

3.  BIBLE DISCOVERY:

1. What does the Bible passage say? (Retell and read the passage out loud.)
2. How would you say that? (Retell in your own words.)
3. What do you need to do this week, following what you have just read? Craft a sentence starting, "I will..." 
4. What did you learn about God or Jesus? (optional extra)
5. What did you learn about yourself or humanity? (optional extra)

4.  SHARE: 
Who will you share this with?
5.  HELP: 
What is one challenge you are facing this week?
​Is there some way our group can help?
​Is there someone I can help outside my group?

Journeys of Growth:

1. Experiencing God
2. Community Transformation
3. Sacrificial Service
4. Authentic Relationships
5. Personal Transformation 
6. Generous Living 
7. ​Disciple-Making
8. Spiritual Responsiveness

We are all at different stages on each of these journeys, but in our mentoring we want to spur each other on further along the road. ​Click on the journey title to see the relevant bible passages to look at.

Reflection:
After your Journey, you may want to reflect on how you have grown in the following areas:

1. What are you celebrating from your journey group?
2. What have you learned about God’s presence/the Holy Spirit?
3. What have you learned about others?
4. What have you learned about the Bible?
5. What changes have you made to your life as a result of what you have read? 
6. Have you experienced any spiritual growth? If yes- what does this look like?

Deeper questions:

1. How are you managing your time and resources for kingdom purposes?
2. How are you using your spiritual gifts to bless others?
3. How are you giving away your money and resources?
4. How are you showing hospitality?
5. How are you living out your God-given calling?
6. What can you do to grow in these areas?