A discussion of tithing would be incomplete without looking at the verses in the books of Moses that discuss tithing and attempting to understand their detail. The main references are: Numbers 18: 21-32 Leviticus 27:31-33 Deuteronomy 14: 22-29 There are other verses that also relate to tithing, but the above references have the greatest detail. … Continue reading –>
Lesson 8, February 24, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read I Corinthians 9:13,14. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. What is the purpose and primary use of the tithe? c. Personal Application : What do you understand about what God means when … Continue reading –>
Memory verse quote. Does it surprise you to read in the Bible that the Lord said to Paul, His champion leader in the early Christian church, “the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel”? (1 Corinthians 9:14, NKJV). How does God’s church today fulfill that command? What is … Continue reading –>
There are two hymns in the SDA Hymnal that have the word “Tithe” in them: Hymn 634, “Come, All Christians, Be Committed” and Hymn 639, “A Diligent and Grateful Heart”. “Tithing is an important expression of faith” is in the first line of the introduction to this week’s lesson study: There is quite a listing of … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Returning a faithful tithe dates to the time of the patriarchs and endorsed by Jesus Himself. Paying a tithe offers us the privilege of living in partnership with God. Lesson 7, February 17, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 22:10-12. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most … Continue reading –>
An honest heart. What is it? “But on the good ground, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience” (Luke 8:15). Honesty, your lesson states, is something we have to learn. It doesn’t come naturally. What is one tremendous benefit of being honest at … Continue reading –>
Our memory text, Luke 8:15 prompts us to have “an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience”, sing: Hymn 639, “A Diligent and Grateful Heart” and Hymn 27, “Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart!”. The titles of Monday and Tuesday’s studies give us the key word ‘Faith’: Hymn 517, “My Faith Looks Up to … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Real stewardship forms the basis for purpose, success, meaning, and a sense of belonging. Lesson 6, February 10, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 11:8-12. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. In what ways could we be loyal to … Continue reading –>
Faithfulness. Whenever you have opportunity to hold to what is right, how does your decision to do what God says help you fight–and win–the “good fight of faith”? Have you ever been tempted to do “what comes naturally” rather than what you know God wants you to do? How are concepts of “trust” and “faithfulness” … Continue reading –>
Welcome to Singing with Inspiration for this week. The memory text shows we are required to be faithful stewards, therefore may I encourage you to sing: Hymn 602, “O Brother, Be Faithful”. This theme flows on into Sunday with the word faithful being high-lighted twelve times. Martin Luther finalises the thoughts on being faithful with: … Continue reading –>
