Giving Book

Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading Colossians 3:23-24, “23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the…

Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading Proverbs 16:3, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Main Points COMMIT TO THE LORD: To commit something to God literally means to, “roll them over to His care.”  The picture in the Hebrew language is…

Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading Psalm 24:1, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” Main Points THE EARTH IS THE LORD’S: All the earth belongs to the Lord because He created it.  In the beginning God created…

Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading Matthew 6:19-21, “19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where…

Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 9:15, “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” Main Points THANKS BE TO GOD: Everyone in the entire world needs to offer praise to God because He is the source of everything good in our lives. For example:  God has given…

Definition  The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 9:14, “And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.” Main Points GRACE: The biblical definition for grace not only refers to forgiveness of sin, but also…

Definition  The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading Ephesians 4:28, “Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.” Main Points SHARING IS CARING: Jesus taught His disciples in the same…

Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 9:13, “Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.” Main Points…

Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 9:12, “This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.” Main Points SERVICE YOU PERFORM: Giving offerings is a charitable service that God expects us…

Definition The offering is a gift to God after our tithes. Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 9:9, “As it is written: ‘They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.” Main Points FREELY SCATTERED: When we give our offerings we should do so freely and with a joyous heart because we know we are…