Key Scriptures
-2
Corinthians 9:6-15 -John
12:24
-Luke
19:11-27 -Matthew
25:14-46
-Luke
12:42-48 -Acts
4:32-35
Introduction
A steward is an individual entrusted with another person’s
property. As a disciple of Jesus Christ, it is important
to know that everything you own comes from God and that He
has appointed us to be stewards in everything including our
financial resources. Every good steward must always
be faithful and watch over his master’s property well,
thus he must always act in the interest of his master.
-Acts 17:25 -Matthew
25:14 -Romans
14:12
-Luke 16:12 -Matthew
25:30 -1Corinthians
4:12
1. Why Should A Disciple Give?
- The Bible teaches us to give.
-Malachi 3:7-12
- Jesus commanded us to give.
-Luke 6:38
- Giving is the way of showing our love to God.
-1 Corinthians 13:4
- Jesus said it is more blessed to give.
-Acts 20:35
- Our hearts and our affections will be where our treasures
are.
-Matthew 6:19-21
- Because Jesus gave Himself as a sacrifice for us.
-2 Corinthians 8:9
- Giving releases the giving of God.
-Proverbs 11:24-25 -Proverbs
19:17
- God wants us to sow our money as seed into this work
and we will see Him bring the increase.
-2 Corinthians 9:6-13
- Because all giving will be an eternal investment.
-1 Timothy 6:17-19
- Tithing is giving a tenth of all our income regularly
to God for His work.
-Numbers 18:21 -Leviticus
27:22
- Tithing is a tenth part of all your income including
all you earn weekly, monthly, and everyday.
-Genesis 28:22
- Tithing is a commandment of God that cannot be compromised.
-Leviticus 27:30-34
- Tithing is a reminder that all we have comes from and
belongs to the Lord.
-Deuteronomy 8:11, 17-18
3.Biblical Examples of Tithing
- Abraham gave his 10 percent to Melchizedek.
-Genesis 14:18-20
- Jacob gave 10 percent at Bethel.
-Genesis 28:22
- Jesus Christ confirmed tithing in His teachings.
-Matthew 23:23 -Luke
11:42 -Hebrews
7:1-21
- God commanded that the tithe should be given into His
storehouse.
-Malachi 3:8-12
4. Freewill Offerings and Tithing
- While tithing is commanded giving of 10 percent of our
income, freewill offerings is giving any amount from your
heart.
- There is no percentage to freewill offering.
- Freewill offering must be giving cheerfully, not grudgingly,
bountifully and not sparingly.
- Bible Tips on Tithes and Offerings
- Tithing is for the use of the work of the Lord.
- Your must tithe in your local church where you are established
and have a shepherd who feeds you with the Word of God
for spiritual nourishment.
- The church you attend should be the designated place
for your tithe.
- You cannot attend a church and be giving your tithe elsewhere.
- If we don’t tithe and give offerings, we are robbing
God.
-Malachi 3:10
- Tithes and offerings are used to take care of church
needs and to support its ministry.
5. How Should We Give Our Tithes and Offerings?
When
we give, we should give:
-1 Chronicles 29:3, 5, 9 -2
Corinthians 8:3-12
-Luke 21:1-4
-2 Corinthians 9:7
-2 Corinthians 9:3
-2 Corinthians 9:6 -2
Corinthians 8:14-15
-1 Corinthians 16:1-2
-2 Corinthians 8:24
-2 Corinthians 9:11-12
6. The Benefits of Giving Tithes and Offerings
- God promise to bless those who pay tithes and offerings.
- Malachi
3:10, Acts 20:35
- The windows of heaven will open for you. - Malachi
3:10b
- God will protect you. - Malachi
3:11
- God will give you power to prosper. - Deuteronomy
8:18
- Jesus said when we give; it will come back to us. -
Luke 6:38
- Your bans will be filled. -
Proverbs 3:9-10
Questions
- Who is a financial steward?
- Why should I give to God?
- What is the difference between tithes and offerings?
- A. What is your understanding of tithe?
B. Where should a believer give his tithes and offerings?
How will your giving please God? |