I. The act of giving

A. New Testament examples (Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35; 11:27-30)
B. A command (1 Corinthians 16:1-2; Hebrews 8:6; 7:4)

II. A spiritual activity

A. An act of grace (2 Corinthians 8:1-2, 6-7)
B. An act of fellowship (Psalm 41:1-3; Acts 20:35; Luke 12:32-34; Philippians 1:5-7)
C. An act of joy (2 Corinthians 9:7)
D. Giving liberally/sacrificially (2 Corinthians 8:3-5, 12; 9:6)
1. The apostles (Mark 1:18, 20; Luke 5:27-28)
2. The widow (Luke 21:3-4)
3. Barnabas (Acts 4:36-37)