Lessons on Giving - 1

Genesis 28:18-22

Introduction

1.       Myths about giving

2.       Reactions to teaching on giving  

Discussion

1.       The tithe in Israel ’s covenant

a.       Lev 27:30-34 – the tithe is the Lord’s – see Mal 1:6-9; 3:8-10  

b.       Num 18:21-22 – a tithe of the tithe given to Aaron the priest  

c.       Deut 12:17-19; 14:22 -27 – the tithe eaten before the Lord  

d.       Deut 14:28 -29 – the tithe every third year for the Levite, alien, orphan and widow  

e.       Matt 23:23-24 – Jesus’ remarks concerning the tithe  

2.       Jewish tithes and the New Covenant

a.       Jer 31:31-34  

b.       Heb 8:7-13 – these tithes made obsolete  

c.       Some considerations – the change of government from a theocracy to a civil government  

3.       Voluntary contributions under the Old Testament law

a.       Abraham – Gen 14:17-20  

b.       Jacob – Gen 28:22  

c.       The offering for the tabernacle – Ex 25:2 and 36:6-7 “more than enough”  

d.       David – 2 Sam 24:24  

e.       The poor widow – Luke 21:1-4  

Conclusion

1.       Matt 6:19-24

2.       True giving begins with a decision to give everything to God