Lesson 6: God Curses Those Who Don’t Tithe.
Definition The tithe is 10% of our total income given to God faithfully. Scripture Reading Malachi 3:8-9, “8 ‘Will a mere mortal rob God? Yet you rob me. “But you ask, ‘How are we robbing you?’ “In tithes and offerings. 9 You are under a curse—your whole nation—because you are robbing me.” Main Points NOT TITHING…
Read MoreBlessed are the Poor in Spirit
The beatitudes are one of the most popular and foundational teachings of Jesus. The actual word “beatitude” comes from the Latin word, “beatus,” which means, “blessed, happy, or blissful.” Therefore, the beatitudes are the eight sayings of Jesus that teach how the disciple can be happy and favored by God. Each of the eight teachings…
Read MoreLesson 5: God Blesses Those Who Tithe.
Definition The tithe is 10% of our total income given to God faithfully. Scripture Reading Malachi 3:10, “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so…
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The story of Esther displays two great truths for us to follow. First, the sovereign plan of God will always prevail over the schemes of men and of the devil. Second, God delights in using faithful people—such as Mordecai and Esther—in His great plan to redeem the world. Today, MPI Church is seeking to take…
Read MoreLesson 4: The Tithe is Relevant for Today.
Definition The tithe is 10% of our total income given to God faithfully. Scripture Reading Matthew 23:23, “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced…
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During the time of Queen Esther and Mordecai God gave Esther a strategy to rescue the Israelites from the wicked plot of Haman. With prayer and fasting God used the plan to deliver the Jews while Haman was punished. The same is true today in the church age because God is giving His people discipleship…
Read MoreLesson 3: The Tithe was Established in the Law of Moses.
Definition The tithe is 10% of our total income given to God faithfully. Scripture Reading Leviticus 27:30-34, “30 A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord. 31 Whoever would redeem any of their tithe must add a…
Read MoreLoving God & Loving People
Looking at the story of Esther we can see a clear example of her love for God and people. Both Mordecai and Queen Esther refused to worship anything other than God and were willing to lay down their lives for the sake of others. Though the story also contains a display of severe judgment upon…
Read MoreLESSON 2: The Tithe Was Revealed Before the Law of Moses to Abraham.
Definition The tithe is 10% of our total income given to God faithfully. Scripture Reading Genesis 14:18-20, “18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19 and he blessed Abram, saying, ‘Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. 20 And praise…
Read MoreFor Such a Time as This!
The life of Queen Esther serves as an encouragement to all disciples concerning God’s perfect plan and purpose for our lives. Just like how she was thrust into a time and situation not of her own choosing so are we placed by God into our generation and present situations. We must not be discouraged or…
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