Thursday | Unity | September 10

September 10: Thursday — Unity

Bible Focus

• 2 Corinthians 8:13–14, 16, 18–24
• Romans 15:26–27

Summary

• Giving can unite God’s people because it helps believers care for one another.
• Paul wanted Jewish and Gentile believers to see that they were one family in Christ.
• The Gentile believers received spiritual blessings through the Jewish believers.
• They responded by sharing their material blessings with believers in need.
• The churches entrusted the offering to trusted messengers chosen through the churches.
• Giving through the church showed love for fellow believers and loyalty to Christ.
• Giving can become an act of service, fellowship, blessing, and worship.
• Giving to churches and missions in other places strengthens our unity as one worldwide church.

Question

• How does giving help unite God’s people around the world?

Answer

• Giving helps believers share with one another, support God’s work, and show that we belong to one family with one mission.

Reflection

• Does my giving show that I care about God’s people and His work beyond my own church?

Takeaway

• When we share what God has given us, we strengthen the unity of His worldwide church.