Receiving and Giving

Sermon: Genesis 14:17-20; I Corinthians 15:58-6:4;
II Corinthians 8:8-9, 9:6-15

Introduction: The premise for “Magnum PI”…

I. We give because we have received.
A. Acts 17:28 – physically

B. Ephesians 1:3 – spiritually

II. Is tithing a New Testament principle?
A. Genesis 14:20 – it predates the Law

B. Matthew 23:23 – Jesus affirms it

III. How should we give to the Lord?
A. II Corinthians 9:7 -- cheerfully

B. I Corinthians 16:2, II Corinthians 9:7 -- systematically

C. I Corinthians 16:2 -- proportionally

Application: