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Malachi 3:6-12
Defining giving: Giving is an intentional expression of thanksgiving to God in three forms: time, talents, and resources.
A. What is the Tithe?
Genesis 4:3-4 NIV
1. The tithe is defined as one-tenth of what is received.
Genesis 4:3-4 NIV
1. The tithe is defined as one-tenth of what is received.
Genesis 14:20 NIV
2. The tithe is the first and best one-tenth portion.
Exodus 23:19 NIV
Proverbs 3:9 NIV
3. The tithe belongs to God and is holy.
Leviticus 27:30 NIV
B. Does the Tithe Apply to Me Today?
1. Is the principle of giving a tenth to God simply a part of the Mosaic Law?
Genesis 28:22 NIV
2. Since Jesus’ resurrection, we are under grace, and no longer under the Law, so does this mean that the tithe no longer applies?
Matthew 5:21-22 NIV
Matthew 5:27-28 NIV
3. Does Jesus have anything to say about the tithe?
Matthew 23:23 NIV
C. How much are we supposed to give?
Three Perspectives:
- The early organized Church
- The Wesleyan Church
- John Wesley
D. Giving is a Matter of the Heart.
Luke 6:38 NIV
2 Corinthians 9:6-7 NIV
Matthew 6:19-21 NIV
At Christ Wesleyan, we do not take your tithes and offerings, you have to make the effort to return them and give them to God. That is why the giving boxes are on the walls. It is intentional on our part, that your giving has to be intentional on your part.
Decide in your heart what to give and then give it. Then wait to see what God will do!!
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Giving and Attendance Update
Giving last Sunday: 127.1%
Giving year to date: 96%
Last Sunday’s attendance: 1,900
Salvations to date: 13 | Baptisms to date: 0