07/06/2025
โ๏ธ SERMON STUDY ON TITHE โ A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE
๐น I. What is Tithe?
Tithe means "a tenth."
In Hebrew: Ma'aser (ืึทืขึฒืฉึตืืจ) โ โtenth part.โ
Biblically, it is giving one-tenth of income or produce to God.
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๐น II. Origin and Historical Evidences of Tithe
๐ธ Before the Law (Patriarchal Period):
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Genesis 14:18โ20 โ Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth.
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Genesis 28:20โ22 โ Jacob vowed to give a tenth to God.
๐ธ Under the Law (Mosaic Period):
๐ Leviticus 27:30โ34 โ Tithe is holy and belongs to the Lord.
๐ Numbers 18:21โ26 โ Given to the Levites.
๐ Deut. 14:22โ29 โ Tithing included supporting Levites, widows, and strangers.
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๐น III. Types of Tithes in the Bible
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Old Testament Tithes:
1. Levitical Tithe โ For Levites (Num. 18:21โ24).
2. Festival Tithe โ For religious celebrations (Deut. 14:22โ27).
3. Charity Tithe โ For orphans, widows, strangers (Deut. 14:28โ29).
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New Testament:
Not directly commanded but affirmed:
๐ Matthew 23:23, Hebrews 7:1โ10
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๐น IV. Bible Doctrines About Tithe
1. Stewardship โ Psalm 24:1
2. Worship โ Proverbs 3:9โ10
3. Faith โ Malachi 3:10
4. Covenant Loyalty โ Obedience to God's commands
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๐น V. Key Bible References
๐ Gen. 14:20, Gen. 28:22
๐ Lev. 27:30, Num. 18:21โ26
๐ Deut. 14:22โ29, Mal. 3:8โ12
๐ Matt. 23:23, Heb. 7:1โ10
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๐น VI. Bible Characters Related to Tithe
๐ง Abraham โ First to tithe (Gen. 14:20)
๐ง Jacob โ Made a vow to tithe (Gen. 28:22)
๐จโ๐ฆณ Levites โ Received tithes (Num. 18:21)
๐ Hezekiah โ Restored tithing (2 Chr. 31:5โ6)
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๐น VII. Biblical Rules about Tithe
โ Bring the first and best โ Prov. 3:9
โ Tithe regularly โ Deut. 14:22
โ Donโt substitute bad for good โ Lev. 27:33
โ Give with reverence โ Deut. 26:12โ15
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๐น VIII. Spiritual Rules and Benefits
Rules:
โ Give cheerfully โ 2 Cor. 9:7
โ Prioritize God's Kingdom โ Matt. 6:33
Benefits:
๐ง Overflowing blessings โ Mal. 3:10
๐ก๏ธ Divine protection โ Mal. 3:11
๐ฑ Spiritual maturity
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๐น IX. Tithe Dishonor โ Punishment Examples
๐ Malachi 3:8โ9 โ โYou are robbing Meโฆ You are cursed.โ
๐ 1 Sam. 2:12โ17 โ Hophni & Phinehas dishonored offerings
๐ Acts 5:1โ11 โ Ananias & Sapphira lied about giving
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๐น X. Tithing: Doโs and Donโts
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Doโs:
โ Give first and best
โ Be consistent
โ Give with joy
โ Support ministry
๐ซ Donโts:
โ Donโt give grudgingly
โ Donโt show off
โ Donโt withhold Godโs share
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๐น XI. Tithe & the Kingdom of God
Tithing builds the church, funds missions, and reveals your heartโs treasure.
๐ Matt. 6:21, Matt. 6:33
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๐น XII. Tithe & Christology
Jesus affirmed tithing with the right heart (Matt. 23:23).
Melchizedek = type of Christ (Heb. 7) โ receiving tithes as High Priest.
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๐น XIII. Tithe & Eschatology (End Times)
๐๏ธ Tithing = laying up treasure in heaven (Matt. 6:19โ21)
๐ฏ๏ธ Faithful giving = readiness for Christโs return (Luke 19:11โ27)
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๐น XIV. Tithe & the Gospel
We tithe not to earn grace, but as a grateful response to Godโs love.
๐ 2 Corinthians 8โ9
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๐น XV. Final Challenge
๐ Examine your heart
๐ Give with joy
๐ Be faithful stewards
๐ Support God's kingdom
> ๐ "Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits..." โ Proverbs 3:9
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