Bible Truths About Giving

Bible Truths About Giving
 I Kings 17:7-24  |  Pastor Terry Wilcox

Observations

1. Elijah was obedient to the . I Kings 17:8
2. The widow recognized Elijah as a . I Kings 17:12
3. The plan was . I Kings 17:14
4. The miracles were . I Kings 17:16, 22
   The outcomes of their obedience:
   They had food, her son lived, and she .
   I Kings 17:16, 22, 24

This story introduces the subject of stewardship, which is the management of the resources God gives us.

The widow’s resources: firewood, flour, oil, , and a son. She was confronted with the question, “What are you going to do with what you have?”

1. is God’s.
   a. By right of . Psalm 24:1,2
   b. By right of . I Corinthians 6:19-24
2. God has made us  (managers).
   Genesis 1:26-28, Matthew 25:14-30
   a. Everyone has responsibility for .
   b. Those who manage well will be .
3. We will give an  for our management.
   Romans 14:12
   a. How we use our . Ephesians 5:15-16
   b. How we talk to and about . Ephesians 4:29-32
   c. How we spend our .

Personal Notes