Lesson 14: Offerings Reveal Where Our Treasures Are.
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 thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Main Points
- TREASURES ON EARTH DON’T LAST: Whatever you store up down here will be destroyed. So don’t allow worldly treasure to have your heart.
- STORE UP HEAVENLY TREASURES: Use your earthly wealth to support the work of God so you will be rewarded with eternal treasures in heaven.
- TREASURES DETERMINE YOUR HEART: Wherever you store your treasure is where your heart is. Therefore, what you do now will determine your eternal destiny.
Summary
Store up treasures for yourself in heaven by being a giver.
Application
- Be a faithful tither.
- Live a life of generosity.
- Believe one day you be rewarded for all your acts of love and sacrifice.
The offering is a gift to God “after” the tithe and is given in a “variety” of ways. God said it should be a “generous” “seed” given with a “cheerful” heart from personal “sacrifice.” Offerings will always bring “thanksgiving” to God because they go towards “charity” and ministry “supplies.” We give offerings in “obedience” to God’s Word, “sharing” with others our blessings with a “gracious” heart by “imitating” Jesus and revealing where our “treasure” really is.