"For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord..." –2 Corinthians 8:3 In the book of 2 Corinthians, Paul describes the Macedonian church as an example of great generosity. Despite "a severe test of affliction" and "extreme poverty," these Christians continued to give. And they didn’t just continue to give; they continued to give generously. And they didn’t just continue to give generously; they continued to give generously with great joy. How is this possible in the midst of affliction and poverty? They recognized that everything they had was to be shared, because all of it was a gift given to them by the grace of God. NOTE: This clip is from December 2008, when Pastor Mark preached through 2 Corinthians 8 and 9. Find Pastor Jamie on Facebook and Twitter.