Church of the City New York cover image

Church of the City New York

Leverage: Money - Jon Tyson

Feb 6, 2024
Jon Tyson teaches about leveraging money for the Kingdom and developing a vision and theology of giving. He emphasizes the importance of having a Godward view of giving and highlights the nature of giving in Christianity. He also explores the dangers of Mammon and the love of money, and the power of secret and spontaneous giving.
01:04:41

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Developing a vision and theology of giving is essential for spiritual maturity and discipleship.
  • The biblical perspective on money emphasizes the relational and sacrificial aspect of giving.

Deep dives

The Call to Generosity and Gratitude

This podcast episode begins with an expression of gratitude for the growing online audience and emphasizes the importance of the podcast in sharing the message of the church. It introduces a Christmas offering called Living the Liturgy, aimed at bringing theological resources and supporting the ministry in New York. The speaker expresses joy in walking alongside the listeners and helping equip them for their journey. The teaching text from 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 is discussed, highlighting the example of the Macedonian churches' generous giving, their sacrificial nature, and their desire to participate in service to the Lord's people. The Corinthians are encouraged to excel in the grace of giving, testing their love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. Lastly, the passage emphasizes the sacrificial giving of Jesus and the goal of equality in giving as written in the book of Exodus.

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner