Tithes, Offerings, Gifts
Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 12: 4-7, Psalm 96:7
Genesis 14:88ff
Abraham gives the tithe to Melchizedek.
(Hebrews 7:1-10 references this event.)
Genesis 28:22ff
Jacob promises gifts to God.
Exodus 25: 1-8
God invites offerings to create a place of worship.
Deuteronomy 12:4-7
Proper worship described, including the giving of offerings.
Deuteronomy 14:22-29
Tithing described.
Deuteronomy 18:1-8
Tithing to provide for the priesthood.
Deuteronomy 26:1-15
Offerings in response to receiving gifts from God.
Leviticus 27:1-34 (30-34)
Tithing defined.
Nehemiah 10:37
Tithing referenced.
Malachi 3:6-12
Tithing referenced as a response to God. A promise included.
Psalm 54:1-7
Freewill offerings promised.
Psalm 56:8-13
Vows and thank offerings promised.
Psalm 96:7-7
Bring offerings, as a part of worship.
Psalm 100
Worship with singing and thanksgiving.
Psalm 119:105-108
Fulfill oaths, make offerings of praise.
Psalm 150
Worship and praise with skill and passion!
Matthew 23:23
Don’t neglect the spirit of the law while keeping the fine points of it.
Mark 12:41ff
The comparative worth of the Widow’s gift.
2 Corinthians 9:5ff
A cheerful giver and God’s promise.