What Does the Bible Say About Tithing in the New Testament?

Lesson 1: The New Testament doesn't command ____________ a __________ (1 Cor 9:20-21; Gal 6:2; verses mentioning a tithe: Matt 23:23, Luke 11:42, 18:12, Heb 7:5-9).

Lesson 2: The New Testament commands giving:

(Part I) From the heart (2 Cor 9:7a; Matt 6:1-4; NOTE: this is from last week's sermon).
(Part II) What ______ ____________ (2 Cor 9:7b).
(Part III) Despite __________________ (2 Cor 8:1-2a).
(Part IV) ____________________ (2 Cor 8:2b, 9:7).
(Part V) According to ________ ____________ (2 Cor 8:3, 12; 1 Cor 16:2; Luke 12:48; Matt 16:21; Deut 16:10, 17; Rom 8:32).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: 2 Cor 9:8

Day 1: 1 Cor 9:20-21, Gal 6:2 and discuss: What are some principal incompatibilities that arise when we try to impose OT Law in the NT church? How is the law of Christ a higher bar to live by as opposed to living under the Law of Moses? As believers in Jesus, should our giving be characterized by liberality or legalism?

Day 2: 2 Cor 9:7, 2 Cor 8:1-2, 2 Cor 6:10, and discuss: Why would God want us to be thoughtful about our giving as opposed to simply giving according to a percentage?

Day 3: 1 Tim 6:18-19, 2 Cor 9:6, Pro 3:9, Luke 6:38, and discuss: Why is it wrong to think that good works can be substituted with financial giving? Does God's promise of increase apply only to the eternal? What does the Bible say about the proportion of our giving? How will this affect the way you give and serve?