Don't forget to download the Episode Guide for THIS episode HERE.It's Christmas! This is a season for giving, and I'm sure you have given gifts to those you love and maybe even some you don't even know. You have given the gift of your time, you have purchased gifts, and maybe even shared your talent. But were you GENEROUS? Naomie Raine sings of the generosity of God in her Christmas song, "Generous God (Gloria)."This week, I used it as inspiration to explore the generosity of God displayed in the birth story of Jesus. May we learn how to be more generous by looking deeply at our generous God. In this episode, I discuss the following:Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Explore a themeStart with GodFollow the cross-referenceDefine wordsRead in contextRead the text aloudMake a listConsider the oppositeStudy in various translationsEpisode Guide DownloadOpening lyrics quoting John 3:16Darkness meeting the light John 1:4-5Exploring the theme of God's generosityDefining "generous"Examples in Scripture "proving" that God is generous John 3:161 John 3:1Matthew 20 (Matthew 20:15)Ephesians 3:20-21Exploring the birth story of Jesus and looking for God's generosityGod's generosity in His willingness to make and keep covenants with His chosen people - Genesis 17:1-7God's generosity in His willingness to take on flesh to be "God with us" - Hebrews 2:17Considering our response to God's generosity PraiseSeeking to be more generousAdditional ResourcesLyrics for "Generous God" by Naomi Raine - New Release TodayMy favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate LinkThis Week's ChallengeRead Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2. Consider reading the text aloud and in various translations. Read with a pen in your hand, making a list of how God displays His generosity in these passages of Scripture. Pray and ask God to reveal how you can better reflect His generous nature in your life.In First Century Galilee, two sons test a father's unconditional love. In this story, the Parable of the Prodigal Son comes to life. Purchase "Finding Home" by Susan Macias on Amazon HERE or your preferred online retailer.

#481: "Generous God (Gloria)" by Naomi Raine

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