The Tithe is the Lord’s
Bible Text: Malachi 3:8-18 | Preacher: Pastor Bruce Carlson | Series: Be Strong
1. The Ignorance of Israel
Tithes
Offerings
Not paying their tithes and offerings at all
Withholding a portion of because of hard times
Not paying their tithes to the house of God
To withhold their tithe is to renounce the sovereign authority of God and to be guilty of the same sin as Lucifer in the beginning- a failure to recognize the sovereignty of God and be in subjection to Him.
2. The Judgement of Israel
Lack of harvest
Emptiness in their lives. ( A national problem, not just an individual problem
3. The Solution of Israel
Obedience
Bring the tithes. (repeat and obey)
Storehouse
Protection
Rebuking the devourer (to eat, consume, devour)
Conclusion:
All nations would call Israel blessed
It’s land will be a pleasure to everyone
Increased faith in the one who provides