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Bible Reading: Acts 4:32—5:11
Main Idea: Give with all your heart.
MEMORY VERSE:
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
- 2 Corinthians 9:7
When giving to God, He wants us to give with all our hearts and wants us to be cheerful when we give. We will be talking about two stories with different endings that teach us the WHY we give is more important than what you give.
Read Acts 4:32-33
This Bible reading is Barnabas. He sold his field he owned and brought the money to the apostles and laid it down at their feet. Other Christians wanted to follow Barnabas’ example.
Read Acts 5:1-11
This passage is about Ananias and Sapphira. They sold some property and said that they gave ALL the money from the sale. That was not the case. They kept some of it. It wasn’t that they didn’t give all the money, but that they lied about it. Lying destroys trust.
What is the lesson to be learned?
(**Honesty and also shows us how not to give.)
Application:
When given the chance to tell the full truth even if it means you might get in trouble, think about this story of Ananias and Sapphira. God desires us to give honestly, gratefully, freely, and humbly.
Coloring & Activity Pages:
Ananias & Sapphira lied to God.
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