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2 Corinthians 8 · Preschool

Sharing Hands

Name Date

Color the friends sharing bread. God loves it when we share!

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have.”

2 Corinthians 8:12 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Share a snack with your child. Say: The churches in Paul's day shared what they had. God is happy when we share, even a little.

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2 Corinthians 8 · Kindergarten

Glad to Share

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Trace the Words

Trace each word with your pencil.

SHARE
GIVE
JESUS
GLAD
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have.

2 Corinthians 8:12 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each word to its picture.

SHARE
GIVE
JESUS
GLAD

Mini Maze

Help find the way through the maze.

Draw It

Draw friends sharing bread.

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for Jesus, who gave so much. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What can you share?
  • Who became poor for us?

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2 Corinthians 8 · Grade 1

Generous Giving

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Trace the Words

Trace the words and the verse.

GIVE
GRACE
JESUS
WILLING
SHARE
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have.

2 Corinthians 8:12 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each sentence to its picture.

Poor churches gave a lot.
Giving is a gift from God.
Jesus became poor for His people.
God wants a willing heart.
Share so all have enough.

Draw friends sharing bread.

Memory Verse

“For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have.”

2 Corinthians 8:12 (WEB)

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for Jesus, who gave so much. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why did poor churches give?
  • What kind of heart does God love?
  • What would you like to say to God about this chapter?

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2 Corinthians 8 · Grade 2

Churches That Shared

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Read the Story

Some churches were very poor. But they were full of joy. They gave all they could, and even more!

Paul asked the church in Corinth to give too. He reminded them of Jesus. Jesus was rich in heaven. He came to earth and became poor to help people.

God does not ask people to give what they do not have. He loves a willing heart. When people share, everyone can have enough.

Memory Verse

“For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have.”

2 Corinthians 8:12 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. Were the churches rich or poor?

    PoorEveryone can have enoughJesus

  2. How much did they give?

  3. Who became poor to help people?

    Everyone can have enoughJesusA willing heart

  4. What does God love?

    A willing heartPoorEveryone can have enough

  5. What happens when people share?

    A willing heartPoorEveryone can have enough

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

RIAABOODRCDBCRIPGENEUCOBORAHHNOTKVADBWDRHLECILUADEORENOANJRVTPEVICUSEYSSTYEKKMTVS
  • ABUNDANCE
  • READINESS
  • BROTHERS
  • POVERTY
  • ACCORD
  • GRACE
  • LOVE
  • LACK

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for Jesus, who gave so much. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Which toy or snack could you give to a friend?
  • Who did Paul send to help?

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2 Corinthians 8 · Grade 3

Rich Toward Others

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Read the Story

Paul told about the churches in Macedonia. They had hard times and were very poor. Still, they gave with great joy, more than anyone expected. First, they gave themselves to the Lord.

Paul asked the Corinthians to give generously too. He reminded them that Jesus was rich, yet He became poor for them. Through Jesus, they became rich in God's grace.

Paul wrote, For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don't have. When some had plenty, they could help those in need. Paul sent Titus to help gather the gift.

Memory Verse

“For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have.”

2 Corinthians 8:12 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What did the Macedonian churches give first?

  2. Who became poor for others?

  3. What makes a gift acceptable?

  4. Who did Paul send to gather the gift?

Generous Giving

Write what happened in each box.

1
2
3
4

Word Search

Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.

GYTLACKFIABUNDANCEREADINESSNGVFWVJDYCWPOVERTYBROTHERSOMGRACEYUPRKHLOVEPJNIACCORDP
  • ABUNDANCE
  • READINESS
  • BROTHERS
  • POVERTY
  • ACCORD
  • GRACE
  • LOVE
  • LACK

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for Jesus, who gave so much. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What can you give to help others?
  • Why is Jesus our example?

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2 Corinthians 8 · Grade 4

The Grace of Giving

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Read and Think

Paul describes the grace God gave the churches of Macedonia. Though they were in a severe trial and deep poverty, their joy overflowed in rich generosity. They gave as much as they were able, and beyond, begging for the privilege of sharing in the gift for believers in Jerusalem. Above all, they first gave themselves to the Lord.

Paul urges the Corinthians to excel in this grace of giving, just as they excel in faith, speech, knowledge, and love. This is not a command but a test of the sincerity of their love. Paul points to Jesus as the great example. Though He was rich, He became poor for their sake, so that through His poverty they might become rich.

A year earlier they had been eager to give, so Paul encourages them to finish the work. A gift is acceptable according to what one has, not what one does not have. The aim is fairness. Their plenty now can supply others' need, and later others may help them. Paul is sending Titus and two trusted brothers so the gift will be handled honorably before the Lord and before people.

Show What You Know

  1. What did the Macedonian churches give first?

  2. Who is the great example of giving?

  3. What makes a gift acceptable?

  4. Why did Paul send Titus and two brothers?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

brotherslovepovertygrace
  1. Paul describes the God gave the churches of Macedonia.
  2. Though they were in a severe trial and deep , their joy overflowed in rich generosity.
  3. Paul urges the Corinthians to excel in this grace of giving, just as they excel in faith, speech, knowledge, and .
  4. Paul is sending Titus and two trusted so the gift will be handled honorably before the Lord and before people.

Think About It

  1. The Macedonians gave themselves to the Lord before they gave money. Why do you think that order matters?

  2. Paul says the goal of sharing is fairness, so needs are met. What needs around you could you help meet?

Memory Verse

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.”

2 Corinthians 8:9 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for Jesus, who gave so much. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you thank God for what He has given you?
  • What needs could you help meet?

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2 Corinthians 8 · Grade 5

Excel in This Grace

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Read and Think

Chapters 8 and 9 address the collection for the poor believers in Jerusalem, a project dear to Paul's heart. He begins with the example of the Macedonian churches, such as Philippi and Thessalonica. In a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty overflowed in a wealth of generosity. They gave beyond their means, of their own accord, pleading for the favor of taking part. This was grace at work, and it began with giving themselves first to the Lord.

Paul does not command the Corinthians; he invites them to prove the genuineness of their love. The deepest motive is the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. Though He was rich, for their sake He became poor, so that by His poverty they might become rich. The incarnation and the cross are the pattern for Christian generosity.

Paul gives practical guidance. Readiness matters more than amount, because a gift is acceptable according to what a person has. The goal is not to burden one church to relieve another but to achieve equality. Paul cites the manna in Exodus 16, where the one who gathered much had nothing left over and the one who gathered little had no lack. Finally, Paul commends Titus and two brothers appointed by the churches. He takes care to do what is honorable not only before the Lord but also before people, guarding against any suspicion in handling the gift.

Show What You Know

  1. What was the collection for?

  2. What is the pattern for Christian generosity?

  3. What Old Testament story does Paul cite about equality?

  4. Why does Paul take care to be honorable before people?

Crossword

53142

Across

  1. Your ____ at this present time supplies their lack

Down

  1. For if the ____ is there
  2. As for our ____
  3. For you know the ____ of our Lord Jesus Christ
  4. And he who gathered little had no ____

Think About It

  1. Paul grounds generosity in the grace of Jesus, who became poor for others. How does remembering what Christ gave change the way believers view their money?

  2. Paul was careful to handle money honorably. Why is integrity in money matters so important for a church's witness?

Memory Verse

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.”

2 Corinthians 8:9 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for Jesus, who gave so much. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How does Christ's grace shape giving?
  • Why does honesty with money matter?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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