The Commands of Christ #7 Give Luke 6:38

Remember:

Do Stick to the bible stories.

Do only talk 30%, trainers, and let your group talk 70%.
Do let the Holy Spirit work, rather than looking for right answers
Dont talk about politics.
Dont talk about religion, either good or bad.
Dont chase rabbits (subjects which are appealing, but off the topic)
Dont dominate the conversation; let everyone participate

First Third of the Disciple Cycle (20-30 minutes): Trainer tells his/her story, then ask one or more of them to
tell their story if they are comfortable doing so.
Second Third of the Disciple Cycle (20-30 minutes): Ask two willing volunteers to read the story below in two
different translations, (ask two different people, or you read it once, and one other person reads it once)
then Pray a SHORT PRAYER, (or ask someone to pray) for The Holy Spirit to teach us. Trainer then retells the
story, to model for them to retell later.
*Tell the Story: The Widow gives her all: Mark 12:41-44
(ESV Bible) Mark 12:41 And he (Jesus) sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money
into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. 42 And a poor widow came and put in two small
copper coins, which make a penny. 43 And he called his disciples to him and said to them, Truly, I say to you,
this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. 44 For they all
contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to
live on.
(The Message Bible) Mark [12.41-44] (Jesus) Sitting across from the offering box, he was observing how the
crowd tossed money in for the collection. Many of the rich were making large contributions. One poor widow
came up and put in two small coinsa measly two cents. Jesus called his disciples over and said, The truth is
that this poor widow gave more to the collection than all the others put together. All the others gave what
theyll never miss; she gave extravagantly what she couldnt affordshe gave her all.
Sword Bible Study Method: (remember: encourage ALL participation and answers)
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What does this story say about Jesus?

What does this story say about the Lawyer? What about the priest, the levite, and the Samaritan?
What are the sins to avoid in this story? What are the promises to claim in this story?
What are the examples to follow in this story? What are the commands to obey in this story?
Who do you identify with in this story? Why?

Final Third of the Disciple Cycle (20-30 minutes): Practice

Get in groups of 2-3, and retell the Bible story above to each other in their own words. (or do a skit to
retell the story)
Ask 2-3 willing volunteers to retell the story to everyone.
Trainers, share whom they will tell this story to this week. Do they have a friend they can share this
story with this week?
Share personally (trainers) what you will do this week because of this story. Ask them what they will do
because of this story.
Pray for them to succeed at what they said they would do. (and other needs)

Command #7 Give
CommandIn Luke 6:38, Jesus says

*Tell the StoryThe Widow Gives from Mark 12:41-44

What do we learn about God?

What should we give to God? Our money, time and our lives.

Why should we give to God? 2 Corinthians 9:6-7Give generously

Is there an
example?

Is there a
command?

and we will receive generously. God loves a cheerful giver.

How do we give to God? 2 Corinthians 9:7Cheerfully, not

under compulsion. Matthew 6:1-4Secretly, not for recognition.
What do we learn about man?

Who do we give to? 2 Corinthians 9A collection was given to

a church. Acts 4:34-35 - The church gave to all who had need.

PrayerLord everything I have is yours. Teach me to give. Show me needs that I can help with my time and
money.
AssignmentDecide this week with your family an amount of time or money you will give for the work of the
church each week.