The Art Of Generosity (New Testament Giving & Metahphors)

New Testament Giving and Metaphors.
He emphasized that Christ was God’s best and he gave us his best freely.
Here are key points to note from the service;
- When you understand the fatherhood of God, you know there are things inconsistent with His nature.
- We give to God because he has blessed us not so that he blesses us. ⁠
- God gives us things freely without us meeting any requirement.
- As God gave himself to us in salvation, we give ourselves to him in consecration. ⁠
3 types of tithes in the Bible:
1. Levitical Tithes. Numbers 18:21, 26-29, Leviticus 20:30-32
2. The Festival Tithes or the Eating Tithes: This didn’t happen regularly like the levitical tithe. It was a form of love feast where people ate in the presence of God. Deut 14:22-26, Deut 4:5-7
3. The Charity Tithe or the Poor Tithe: It was set aside for the poor. Deut 14:28-29

The Bible also states that;
1. Everyone should give. 2 Cor 8:1
2. We are to give generously and regularly.
3. New Testament Giving is voluntary and sacrificial.
As we step into this new week, let us remember to abound in generosity, as we abound also in other aspects of our faith.