THE NEW SPIRIT COVENANT OF GIVING Text: II Corinthians 8:7
What Are the Major Differences and Similarities of Tithing and Giving?
I. THE PRINCIPLE OF GIVING A. Commanded/Condemned Genesis 14:18-20
I. THE PRINCIPLE OF GIVING (Contd.) There were a number of tithes expected 1. The seed of the land; fruit of the trees; herds and flocks 2. 1/5 added to redeemed tithes 3. Flocks and herds not redeemed 4. Tithe for the Levites/priests 5. Priests were to tithe from the tithe 6. Bring the tithes to the storehouse
I. THE PRINCIPLE OF GIVING (Contd.) There were a number of tithes expected 7. There were other offerings expected - Burnt Offerings - Grain Offerings - Fellowship Offerings - Sin Offerings
I. THE PRINCIPLE OF GIVING (Contd.) ON TOP OF ALL OF THIS THEY HAD TO PAY TAXES
I. THE PRINCIPLE OF GIVING (Contd.) B. Committed and Complimented II Corinthians 8:8 II Corinthians 8:7 II Corinthians 8:2-5
II. THE POTENTIAL OF GIVING A. Great Resources Psalm 50:9,10 Malachi 3:10 II Corinthians 8:9 Philippians 4:19
II. THE POTENTIAL OF GIVING (Contd.) B. Great Relationship Job 31:28 Genesis 3:9