Way of Christ: First Fruits
Read 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 NLT
We don’t give to get. Our motivation for giving is our love for God 2 Cor. 9:6-7
Tithing is a non-essential doctrine of the church, but surrender is essential
Was Jesus interested in Zacchaeus’ money or his heart?
Luke 19: 2-10
Generosity should be a mark of the church
Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the first fruits of all your increaseProverbs 3:9-10
Notice that first fruits are about what AND when you give
Genesis 4:1-5 NASB Joshua 8:1-2 NLT
1st born that are clean are sacrificed. 1st born that are unclean are redeemed Exodus 13:11-15 NLT
Leviticus 23:9-10
Jesus fulfilled the First Fruits Sacrifice
1st Corinthians 15:20-23 NIV
Put something aside on the first day of the week
1st Corinthians 16:1-4 NIV
Don’t give to the church because we need it or because you should. Give because lives are being changed
We pay tithes, we contribute offerings, and we give alms.
Offerings imply sacrifice. Mark 12:41-44 NIV
Alms imply mercy Acts 3:1-3 NASB
Is God first in your heart? Matthew 6:21 NASB
