How do you tell when God’s grace is at work in a community?

People are moved by ____________ and _____________ to join hands and to rise to the needs they see around them, by sharing generously.

How do you tell when the grace of God is at work in a community?

They are moved to share the love of God beyond their ________ or _________ boarders.

This prophetic moment challenges the church in Antioch not just to be generous but to be strategic in their generosity.

Take aways:

Sometimes it takes more than a moment it takes a movement of generosity.

It takes more than an impulse, or an intention, it takes partnerships and a carefully coordinated plan.

Sometimes like the Macedonians, your desire to give will move you way out past your own comfort zone.

"Sharing with others is the way to real joy.” ~ Ron Sider

Keep The Conversation Going

1. Spend some time sharing about your past week.

2. What stood out to you most from the message about generosity and gratitude? Why?

3. Can you recall a time you were moved to give, even when your resources felt limited? What happened?

4. How does the "negativity effect" mentioned in the message show up in your day-to-day life? How might focusing on gratitude help shift your perspective on generosity?

5. In Acts, Peter and John gave what they had even when they had no money. What are some non-material gifts you can offer to others?

6. How have you seen God's grace move people to join hands and rise to the needs around us at Pathway? Spend some time celebrating those moments.

7. Barnabas and the early church shared their possessions and supported each other's needs. What barriers exist today to that kind of radical generosity?

8. The message highlights giving "as each one is able." How do you discern what you are able to give in different seasons?

9. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the needs around you? How did you respond, and what role did faith play?

10. The church in Acts responded strategically to a coming famine. Where do you see opportunities for more strategic generosity in our church or city?

11. What practical steps can you take this week to practice generosity and reflect the grace of God to those around you?

Prayer

Spend some time praying together as you wrap up.