rob fennell, atlantic school of theology [email protected] the stewarding self
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Welcome and Prayer
Poll #1:
Who is here?
OverviewOur faith in a self-giving God The character of giving in the Bible
The ways in which human nature and
Christian identity are formed by giving
A few quick pollsShort videoTime for group interactionQuestions and commentsWrap-up within about an hour
Our faith in a self-giving God
Poll #2:
Speaking for yourself, how much is your personal giving impacted by your sense of who God is or what God is like?
Giving in the Bible
Giving in the Bible Gen 18:1-15 (Abraham & Sarah’s
guests)1 Kings 17:7-16 (the widow of
Zerephath) Luke 21:1-4 (the widow’s mite)Matt 14:13-21 (the loaves and
fishes) Luke 19:1-19 (Zaccheus’
hospitality)Luke 8:1-3 (Joanna, Susanna, et
al)Matt 25:31-46 (sheep and goats)Acts 2:42-47 (apostolic sharing)
Poll #3:
What other images of giving in the Bible are important to you?
Human nature & Christian identity :formed by giving?
“Learning how to give - with no thought of return, with no conditions attached, with no hesitation - is the core spiritual exercise of practising how to love as we have been loved by God.”
“Generosity and empathy are built-in human instincts. But translating these instincts into daily practices requires nurture."
- David Ewart, "Giving as God Gives,” Observer New Series 78, no. 5 (Dec 2014), 44
Poll #4:
The next time you talk to someone or a group about faith, discipleship, following Jesus, or a related subject, how likely are you to include a few words about giving?
Short video
Drew Melby, “Growing Up in a Generous Family”
Source: http://vimeo.com/22080086orhttp://www.generousgiving.org/allvideos
Group interaction
Possible topics:
What resonated with you in Rob’s remarks,
or in the video?What made you say, “um, no”?What would you add about the
relationship between the giver and giving?
Questions and comments
Stewarding Our Stewards: THE NEXT CONVERSATION
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Tatamagouche Centre, Tatamagouche
February 20-22,Friday 7pm – Sunday 1:30pm
Thanks for sharing this time. Blessings!
Rob Fennell
Atlantic School of Theology
www.creedalandlovingit.wordpress.com