Understanding the Practice of Tithes and Offerings in the Bible

TITHES & OFFERING TEXT Genesis 14:17-24; 28:16- 22; Malachi Corinthians 16:1-3 3:7-18; 1

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 gatherings when I come. (1 Corinthians 16:2) be no

Our topic today is an important teaching of the Bible. The practice of paying tithe and giving offerings have been from the beginning. God expects every friend of Jesus to give offerings with the right attitude and the blessings of doing this will come upon the giver in abundance. INTRODUCTION tithes and

THE STUDY IS IN THREE PARTS 1. MEANING AND BIBLE PRACTICE OF TITHES AND OFFERING 3. BLESSINGS OF GIVING TITHES AND OFFERING 2. RIGHT ATTITUDE IN GIVING TITHES AND OFFERINGS

A TITHE is one-tenth or 10 percent of your pocket money received from your parents and loved ones that you give to God through your church, while OFFERING is the extra that you give unto the Lord above your tithe. 1. MEANING AND or gifts you BIBLE PRACTICE OF TITHES AND OFFERING Before the law was given by God, children of God gave their tithes unto God. Abraham gave Melchizedek, king of Salem (Genesis 14:18-20). Genesis 14:17-24; Malachi 3:7-18; 1 Corinthians 16:1-3 his tithe to

1. MEANING AND BIBLE PRACTICE OF TITHES AND OFFERING Jacob, the grandson of Abraham also gave tithe of all he had. Giving tithes and offering is commanded by God (Malachi 3:10; Leviticus 27:20) and in the New Testament Jesus Christ approves it. God commanded that all friends of Jesus should practice giving of tithes and offerings and as we obey God s command, God will shower his blessings on us.

2. RIGHT ATTITUDE IN GIVING TITHES AND OFFERINGS: Genesis 14:22-24; Luke 6:38; 1 Corinthians 9:1-7 Whenever we are given pocket money and gift by our parents or love once, as friends of Jesus we must give to God first before doing anything with the money or gift. We must joyfully and heartily As friends of Jesus, we must make up our mind to give always, not minding our needs; give always and not wait for our teachers to remind us. The Bible encourage us to give with the grace of God in your life.

2. RIGHT ATTITUDE IN GIVING TITHES AND OFFERINGS: Genesis 14:22-24; Luke 6:38; 1 Corinthians 9:1-7 If you have been spending or keeping your tithes and offering, you have been robbing God. You must repent and ask God to forgive you. God want your tithes and offerings and do not use your tithes to buy biscuits, sweets and other things. Give your tithes cheerfully and God will bless you. always, willingly and

3. BLESSINGS OF GIVING TITHES AND OFFERING: Genesis 14:17-20; Malachi 3:10-12; 1 Corinthians 9:8-15 The secret of having plenty is giving. Giving is like keeping money in God's bank, and this will bring a lot of interest in form of blessings 3:11,12) You will not lack any good thing if you give unto God will supply all your needs: food, clothes, books and others. God will also promote you and rebuke the devourer in your family. to those who give (Malachi

3. BLESSINGS OF GIVING TITHES AND OFFERING CONT D. However, you must understand that these blessings are for those who give unto the Lord with a clean heart. If you have not become a friend of Jesus, surrender unto confessing your forgiveness and cleansing in the blood of Jesus and turning away from them. Then as you give, the blessings of God will be multiplied in your life. the Lord now by for sins, asking

QUESTIONS Mention three people who practiced tithing and giving of offering in the Bible. What should be your attitude when giving your tithes and offering? What is the meaning of tithes and offering? What must a sinful child do to be able to give acceptably to God? Mention five blessings of giving your tithes and offering.

LESSON & THOUGHT & ACTIVITY THOUGHT: All I have is given to me by God and I must give in return. LESSON: Giving tithe and offering is from God and it brings blessings to the children who obey it. a command ACTIVITY: The children are to be in two groups. Each group is to discuss the importance of obeying God in giving tithes and offerings. A child is to come out from each group and share what was discussed.

CHORUSES & HOMEWORK HOMEWORK: CHORUSES: They are to make pledges for the building of God's house. Children are to redeem all the pledges made in giving for the church building. (1) Give, it shall be given unto you. (2) Let us continue to give. (3) God must be honoured in my life everyday.

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