A Tale of Three Churches – II Corinthians 8:1-15A. The Tale of Three Churches1. The Church in Jerusalem – (II Cor. 8:4; Gal. 2:9; Rom. 15:23ff; I Cor. 16:1-4)a. The “collection” was a _______________ of Paul’s 3rd missionary journey.b. The Jerusalem church at this time (50’s)2. The Church in Corinth – (II Cor. 8:10-11, 6-7)a. Corinth was a _______________ city noted for its prosperity and peace at this time.b. But _______________ church difficulty had distracted them from following through on their commitment.3. The Church in Macedonia (II Cor. 8:1-5)a. The __________ of the Macedonian Church – Phil 1:27b. The Effects of God’s _______________ - Joy leading to Generosity (1-2)B. Trinity Church1. __________ to give – Because of __________ (II Cor. 8:8-9)a. Because Jesus gave to us! Incarnation as an act of Grace. Phil 2:5-8b. The state of Humiliation – 2. __________ to give - _______________ (II Cor. 8:1-4; Phil 2:12-13)a. Give according to your __________ and maybe beyond them (II Cor. 8:3; 12-13)b. Give __________ and out of joy, not under _______________ (II Cor. 8:3b-4)c. Give according to biblical _______________ (II Cor. 8:5)d. Give according to other’s __________ and God’s __________ to provide (II Cor. 8:13-15)