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Giving is not always as selfless as it appears.
Sometimes we give because we love. At other times, we give because we hope to receive love, gratitude, recognition, approval, or something else in return. Without realizing it, generosity can become a transaction and love can become a ledger.
Sacrificial Giving is a practical Bible study about moving from transactional giving to transformational love. Built around a personal story of childhood, Christmas, service in Ghana, and spiritual growth, the study examines how our experiences can shape what we believe about love, worth, sacrifice, and generosity.
Participants will explore how God’s love differs from human exchange. Christ did not wait for us to deserve His gift. He gave while we were still sinners. His love was not negotiated, earned, or repaid; it was offered freely.
This study examines:
how giving can become a way of earning love or approval
the difference between transactional and transformational giving
why true love is freely offered rather than earned
how Christmas can become an altar instead of a marketplace
how God uses difficult experiences to reshape our understanding of love
why the most Christlike gifts are often given to people who cannot repay us
The study is suitable for any season but is especially meaningful during Christmas, a stewardship emphasis, or a church series on generosity and Christian love.
The Bible study kit includes:
a complete printable Bible study
biblical teaching and personal reflection
group discussion questions
practical application exercises
a closing prayer
PowerPoint presentation slides
printable PDF versions of the study and slides
Best for:
personal Bible study
small groups and Sunday school
Christmas Bible studies
stewardship and generosity teaching
discipleship and mentoring
church leadership groups
Christians examining the motives behind their giving
Estimated study time: 60–90 minutes for a group or 30–45 minutes for personal study.
Giving is not always as selfless as it appears.
Sometimes we give because we love. At other times, we give because we hope to receive love, gratitude, recognition, approval, or something else in return. Without realizing it, generosity can become a transaction and love can become a ledger.
Sacrificial Giving is a practical Bible study about moving from transactional giving to transformational love. Built around a personal story of childhood, Christmas, service in Ghana, and spiritual growth, the study examines how our experiences can shape what we believe about love, worth, sacrifice, and generosity.
Participants will explore how God’s love differs from human exchange. Christ did not wait for us to deserve His gift. He gave while we were still sinners. His love was not negotiated, earned, or repaid; it was offered freely.
This study examines:
how giving can become a way of earning love or approval
the difference between transactional and transformational giving
why true love is freely offered rather than earned
how Christmas can become an altar instead of a marketplace
how God uses difficult experiences to reshape our understanding of love
why the most Christlike gifts are often given to people who cannot repay us
The study is suitable for any season but is especially meaningful during Christmas, a stewardship emphasis, or a church series on generosity and Christian love.
The Bible study kit includes:
a complete printable Bible study
biblical teaching and personal reflection
group discussion questions
practical application exercises
a closing prayer
PowerPoint presentation slides
printable PDF versions of the study and slides
Best for:
personal Bible study
small groups and Sunday school
Christmas Bible studies
stewardship and generosity teaching
discipleship and mentoring
church leadership groups
Christians examining the motives behind their giving
Estimated study time: 60–90 minutes for a group or 30–45 minutes for personal study.