Sermon Cloud

Introduction 1) Relevance to our Daily Lives: Experiencing God's faithfulness during troubled times thru a relationship with Jesus Christ (evidenced by sincere worship and generous giving by faith).  2) Message/Disputation #5: Israel’s begrudging Offerings are condemned as God’s Faithfulness is affirmed.  God’s Faithfulness to His Covenant 1) Knowing the LORD who is Faithful v6.  2) Understanding Covenantal Faithfulness  vs6-7. 3) Returning to God thru Faithfulness in Offerings  vs7-10. 4) Enjoying Covenantal Blessings  vs10-12.  Living a Christ-Centered Life  1) In General: --> Come to Jesus; --> Hear & Obey His Word; --> Rejoice & Pray.  2) Thru Faithful & Generous Offerings (“Principles of Tithing & NT Giving”): --> giving 10% of your Income; --> giving your First-fruits in Worship; --> giving by Faith with Cheerful Hearts; --> giving to and thru the Local Church (for Ministers & those in Need).  2) Experiencing God’s Faithfulness (principles taken from the Apostle Paul): --> Paul’s Strength in Christ amidst Suffering and Weakness; --> Paul’s Contentment in Christ amidst Modest Living; --> Paul’s Faith in Christ and Warning against the Love of Money; --> Paul’s Confidence in Christ when Facing Death.