07/06/2025
✝️ SERMON STUDY ON TITHE – A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE
🔹 I. What is Tithe?
Tithe means "a tenth."
In Hebrew: Ma'aser (מַעֲשֵׂר) — “tenth part.”
Biblically, it is giving one-tenth of income or produce to God.
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🔹 II. Origin and Historical Evidences of Tithe
🔸 Before the Law (Patriarchal Period):
✅ Genesis 14:18–20 – Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth.
✅ Genesis 28:20–22 – Jacob vowed to give a tenth to God.
🔸 Under the Law (Mosaic Period):
📖 Leviticus 27:30–34 – Tithe is holy and belongs to the Lord.
📖 Numbers 18:21–26 – Given to the Levites.
📖 Deut. 14:22–29 – Tithing included supporting Levites, widows, and strangers.
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🔹 III. Types of Tithes in the Bible
✅ Old Testament Tithes:
1. Levitical Tithe – For Levites (Num. 18:21–24).
2. Festival Tithe – For religious celebrations (Deut. 14:22–27).
3. Charity Tithe – For orphans, widows, strangers (Deut. 14:28–29).
✅ New Testament:
Not directly commanded but affirmed:
📖 Matthew 23:23, Hebrews 7:1–10
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🔹 IV. Bible Doctrines About Tithe
1. Stewardship – Psalm 24:1
2. Worship – Proverbs 3:9–10
3. Faith – Malachi 3:10
4. Covenant Loyalty – Obedience to God's commands
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🔹 V. Key Bible References
📌 Gen. 14:20, Gen. 28:22
📌 Lev. 27:30, Num. 18:21–26
📌 Deut. 14:22–29, Mal. 3:8–12
📌 Matt. 23:23, Heb. 7:1–10
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🔹 VI. Bible Characters Related to Tithe
🧔 Abraham – First to tithe (Gen. 14:20)
🧔 Jacob – Made a vow to tithe (Gen. 28:22)
👨🦳 Levites – Received tithes (Num. 18:21)
👑 Hezekiah – Restored tithing (2 Chr. 31:5–6)
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🔹 VII. Biblical Rules about Tithe
✔ Bring the first and best – Prov. 3:9
✔ Tithe regularly – Deut. 14:22
✘ Don’t substitute bad for good – Lev. 27:33
✔ Give with reverence – Deut. 26:12–15
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🔹 VIII. Spiritual Rules and Benefits
Rules:
✔ Give cheerfully – 2 Cor. 9:7
✔ Prioritize God's Kingdom – Matt. 6:33
Benefits:
💧 Overflowing blessings – Mal. 3:10
🛡️ Divine protection – Mal. 3:11
🌱 Spiritual maturity
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🔹 IX. Tithe Dishonor – Punishment Examples
📍 Malachi 3:8–9 – “You are robbing Me… You are cursed.”
📍 1 Sam. 2:12–17 – Hophni & Phinehas dishonored offerings
📍 Acts 5:1–11 – Ananias & Sapphira lied about giving
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🔹 X. Tithing: Do’s and Don’ts
✅ Do’s:
✔ Give first and best
✔ Be consistent
✔ Give with joy
✔ Support ministry
🚫 Don’ts:
✘ Don’t give grudgingly
✘ Don’t show off
✘ Don’t withhold God’s share
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🔹 XI. Tithe & the Kingdom of God
Tithing builds the church, funds missions, and reveals your heart’s treasure.
📖 Matt. 6:21, Matt. 6:33
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🔹 XII. Tithe & Christology
Jesus affirmed tithing with the right heart (Matt. 23:23).
Melchizedek = type of Christ (Heb. 7) – receiving tithes as High Priest.
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🔹 XIII. Tithe & Eschatology (End Times)
🕊️ Tithing = laying up treasure in heaven (Matt. 6:19–21)
🕯️ Faithful giving = readiness for Christ’s return (Luke 19:11–27)
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🔹 XIV. Tithe & the Gospel
We tithe not to earn grace, but as a grateful response to God’s love.
📖 2 Corinthians 8–9
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🔹 XV. Final Challenge
🙏 Examine your heart
🙏 Give with joy
🙏 Be faithful stewards
🙏 Support God's kingdom
> 📖 "Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits..." — Proverbs 3:9
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