Tithes and Offering are Expensive

Tithes and Offering are Expensive

Tithes and Offerings are Too Expensive Tithes and offerings are too expensive is the second most common excuse people make for withholding the tithes and the offering. Some people feel they cannot afford it. What people are saying here is they cannot afford both the...
MALACHI 3: WILL A MAN ROB GOD?

MALACHI 3: WILL A MAN ROB GOD?

MALACHI 3: WILL A MAN ROB GOD? Malachi 3 is a famous, tithes and offerings passage. However, the implication of the prophet’s question is a little ridiculous if we do not study the context of it. Is it even possible to rob God? How can a person rob the Lord when this...
Tarumah: The Priest’s Portion

Tarumah: The Priest’s Portion

Tarumah: The Priest’s Portion The Purpose of Giving The târumah or the priest’s portion, with the portion of the Levites, is explained in Ezekiel 48:8. The târumah already referred to in Ezekiel 45:1-5 is described with more detail. The târumah land for the priests...
TO OBEY IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE

TO OBEY IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE

TO OBEY IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE A Special Gift to God To obey is better than sacrifice. In Ezekiel 48, God gave instructions regarding land which he expected to be followed. The land given to the priests is considered a special gift to God. Furthermore, the share of...
LAND FOR THE PRIESTS

LAND FOR THE PRIESTS

In the book of Ezekiel, the Lord spoke through His prophet Ezekiel. Below, we see the Lord giving instructions to divide up the land. In this process, the Lord must also have His share. It would be a sacred area. The Lord was specific about His portion of the land,...