The Strand Study Bible

MALACHI “MINI” SERIES The Doctrine Of Tithing

I. The Biblical Definition of Tithing

Lesson #1. What is tithing? (Gen 14:20 & 28:22)

1. Biblical tithing was assumed and, yes, even practiced by people for 2,513 years before there was ever a Bible to instruct them to do so (Gen 14:17-20). 2. Biblical tithing meant giving 10% of our income to God (Gen 28:22). 3. Biblical tithing is not something we wait to do (Exo 22:29-30). God said, “ Thou shalt not delay. ” 4. Biblical tithing meant giving 10% of our earned income to God (Exo 23:16). 5. Biblical tithing meant bringing our tithe to the house of the Lord (Exo 23:19). 6. Biblical tithing meant the first of our earnings ought to go to God (Exo 34:26). In other words, the first thing we ought to do is tithe. 7. Biblical tithing is not something we give, but something we owe (Lev 27:30-34). God said, “ the tithe...is the Lord’s...these are the commandments . ” 8. Biblical tithing is God’s way of caring for His ministers (Num 18:20). God said, “ I am thy part and thine inheritance. ” 9. Biblical tithing is not our decision but God’s decision (Num 18:21). God said, “ I have given. ” 10. Biblical tithing must come from the people of God and no other source (Num 18:24).

I. The Biblical Application of Tithing

Lesson #2. Two kinds of required tithing (Mal 3:8)

1. The yearly tithe (Exo 22:29,30 & 23:16,19 & 34:26, Lev 27:30-34, Num 18:20-32, Deut 12:5- 7,17,18 & 14:22,27 & 15:19-22 & 26:1-11 and Neh 10:34-39 & 12:44) 2. The year of tithing (Deut 14:27-29 & 26:12-14)

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