Poverty - (Psalm 86; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2:5-11)

Poverty Psalm 86 | Philippians 2:5-11 | 2 Corinthians 8:9 God calls you to acknowledge and embrace your poverty because he rescues the poor. I. Need A. The Prayer (vv. 1-4, 7, 14 16-17) B. The Basis for the Prayer (vv. 1-4) C. Understanding Poverty II. Provision A. The Only Hope (vv. 8-12; Philippians 2:9-11) B. The Loving Hope (vv. 2, 5-6, 15-17; Philippians 2:5-8; 2 Corinthians 8:9) III. Response A. A United Heart (vv. 11-12; cf. vv. 8-10) B. A Sign (v. 17) Discussion Starters 1. Monday—Why does the subject of poverty make people uncomfortable? Why do you the Bible won’t allow us to ignore it? 2. Tuesday—How does David use his need as the basis to justify his prayers and expectations that God will answer? Is Psalm 86 something you can pray if you don’t acknowledge your need? 3. Wednesday—How do those who are poor typically describe poverty? In what sense is all earthly wealth an illusion? 4. Thursday—Why is important to acknowledge that the God of the Bible is the only God to whom every knee must bow? 5. Friday—What does it mean that Jesus became poor for your sake? In what sense(s) was he poor?