REALLIFE STUDY GROUP

“In Search Of The Perfect Giver!”

 

ICEBREAKER:  If you could go anywhere or do anything you wanted this Christmas what would it be?

 

DEFINITION: 

Perfect: Hebrew; tamiym; meaning

a)    complete, whole, entire, sincerely

b)   whole, sound, healthful

c)    entire (of time), upright , without spot, without blemish

d)   sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity

e)    what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact

Perfect: Greek; teleios; meaning full grown, adult, of full age, mature

 

OUTLINE:  7 Attributes Of A Perfect Giver

The Perfect Giver…

1.    Gives verbally (Words of affirmation & encouragement)

2.    Gives physically (Acts of service & affection)

3.    Gives patiently (Kindness, gentleness)

4.    Gives attentively (Uninterrupted eye contact, complete focus)

5.    Gives gratefully (Willingly, cheerfully and appreciatively)

6.    Gives generously (Lavish sacrifice)

7.    Gives honorably (Honor is one of the greatest gifts of all)

 

TEXT:  James 1:17, Matthew 5:48, Matthew 19:21, Romans 12:2, James 1:4, 1John 4:18

 

STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS:

1.    What was wrong with the giving of the following people in the Bible? Cain (Genesis 4), King Saul (1 Samuel 15), Ananias & Sapphira (Acts 5)

2.    George Mueller said, “God judges what we give by what we keep.”  What do you think is on God’s Christmas list from us this year?

3.    The verbal gift of words of affirmation is so important. Share a comment or word someone said to you that blessed and encouraged you in your life from your boss, teacher, coach, parent, spouse, friend, child.

4.    The physical gift of a smile, hug, or just a cup of water given when one is thirsty changes atmospheres and attitudes. Name a place in your life or world that you could change the atmosphere with a hug or and act of service or kindness. What could you do?

5.    To Whom in your life do you need to give the gift of patience?

6.    According to James 1:17 Father God gives both good gifts and perfect gifts. Good gifts are temporal (temporary) and perfect gifts are eternal. Name a good gift and name a perfect gift.

7.    Who in your life needs your undivided attention and whose undivided attention would you like to have (The president, the governor, your banker, your mentor, your father, a celebrity…)?

8.    Mother Teresa said, “If you give what you do not need, it isn't giving.” It is not a bad thing, it just isn’t really sacrificial. Perfection is all about growing up and maturing. Mature people stop just thinking about themselves and their needs. Who has a need this year for Christmas that God has called or burdened you to meet?