Lesson 1013 Tithes and
Discover the scriptural foundation and importance of giving tithes and offerings, from the examples set by patriarchs like Abraham and teachings in the Old and New Testaments. Learn about the blessings that come from faithful giving and the principle of biblical stewardship.
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Lesson 1013 Tithes and Offering Youth Search the Scriptures
Text:Genesis 14:17-24; 28:16-22; Malachi 3:7- 18; 1 Corinthians 16:1-3 Memory verse: Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. (1 Corinthians 16:2).
Introduction The teaching and principle of giving tithes and offering is scriptural and important It is not a limited to the old testament or just the new testament only. A proper understanding of this topic is needed to combart the satan inspired false teaching being perpetrated by modern teachers. Also, obedience to this injuction brings blessing.
We shall consider 3 subheadings Beginning of tithing Biblical Giving Blessing of tithing and Offering
Point 1: Beginning of tithing Gen14:17-24; Heb 7:1-8; Gen28:16-22; Levi 27:30-34; Num 18:21-24; Deut 12:5,6; 2 Chro 31:5-12; Mal3:7-12; Rom15:4; Matt23:23; 1 Corin16:1-3) Before the law , Abraham gave tithe to Melchisedec Jacob also promised to pay tithe before the law. God wants Christian to pay tithes following the example of Abraham. God affirmed this practice by making it as part of the law and the children of Isreal were required to pay tithe. Jesus also put his stamp of authority on the practice in the new testament. Christ is the final authority on all matters of Christian faith , and the disobedience of this injunction could cause God s wrath.
Point 2: Biblical Giving Matt6:1-4; Mal 3:7-11; Ex 35:5,29; Deu 16:10; 23:23; 2 Cor 9:6-8; 8:11,12) Giving can be in the form of alms, tithes and offering. Tithes is the 10% of gross earnings of employees or the profit of business people. Offering is whatever is giving above the tithe. Biblical giving is based on the management of the spiritual, physical, material resources God has given us to be used for the expansion/ benefit of his kingdom. God has the divine ownership of our lives. Thus, we are to surrender our resources with joy fo God s use.
Point 2 Contd God counts failure to pay tithe as a disobedience that would attract punishment. Giving should not be done reluctantly but with cheerfulness and wholeheartedly. Tithe is the minimum reqirement and a Christian can do more in appreciation for God,s blessing.
Point 3: Blessing of tithing and Offering (1 Corinthians 16:1-3; 2 Corinthians 8:2; Proverbs 3:9,10; Malachi 3:10-18) Our giving should be guided by the following points: Give to God first before spending on personal things. Plan to give and make it systematic not harpazardly. We must make conscious effort to give to God irrespective of situation. We must be consistent in giving. Let giving be part of your worship. Giving is spiritual investment in God s bank and it will bring great returns to the giver. Mal 3v 11-12
Questions 1: Why must we give our tithes and offerings? 2: How does God expect us to manage the resources He has placed in our care? 3: According to Malachi 3:10, is God interested in giving back to us when we give to Him? 4: Should we give to God before or after we have taken care of all our needs? 5: What lessons can we draw from 1 Corinthians 16:2 as regards giving? n 6: What are the practical ways of giving for the advancement of God s work?
