RCCG House Fellowship Leader’s Manual 29 March 2020, Lesson 31 – Tithe Is Scripturally Obligatory And Not Optional
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TOPIC: Tithe Is Scripturally Obligatory And Not Optional (scroll down for RCCG House Fellowship 29 March 2020 Anthem)
PRAYER POINT: Father, give me the Grace to be faithful steward with Your resource with me.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Leaders should ask members to differentiate between divine mercy and favour.
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MEMORY VERSE: “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.” Malachi 3:10
BIBLE PASSAGE: Malachi 3:6-18
6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
7 Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the LORD of hosts. But ye said, Wherein shall we return?
8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.
9 Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation.
10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.
12 And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.
13 Your words have been stout against me, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, What have we spoken so much against thee?
14 Ye have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the LORD of hosts?
15 And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, they that tempt God are even delivered.
16 Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.
17 And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
18 Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.
LESSON INTRODUCTION:
Tithe is One-tenth of income in monetary terms. It is also one tenth of the produce of what we get from farm or any production man is involved in. Before making it a law, the Patriarch Abraham has given a tithe to God’s priest through Melchizedek, (Genesis 14:20).
In Deuteronomy 14:22-25, God also instructed on tithe to the extent that he clearly suggested Monetizing it if it would be cumbersome for his people to carry to the place of worship. Jesus mentioned the giving of tithe in the New Testament and did not abolish the giving of tithe, Matthew 23:23. Therefore if Jesus did not stop it, why are we subjecting it to academic debate even among the clergy. Give God’s tithe back to Him today, and see if He will not open the window of blessing unto you and even rebuke devourers.
TEXT REVIEW: Malachi 3:6-18
i. There are sure rewards for tithers.
ii. God does not change on His Word.
iii. God wants your commitment to Him even with your resources.
iv. Do not be a robber.
v. That token with you is needed for Kingdom expansion.
vi. God owes no man.
LESSON OUTLINES:
LESSONS OF TITHE GIVING
- Because tithe is commanded of God it is scriptural. Numbers 14:22-25.
- Tithe is obligatory; hence Abraham, the father of faith did not deprive himself of its inherent blessing. Genesis 14:20.
- Not giving your tithe amounts to robbing God, but will a man rob God? Malachi 3:8.
- Not giving tithe attracts curses. Malachi 3:9.
- Tithe must be full; hence Abraham did not take anything from his full or complete tithe. Genesis 14:20.
- God challenges Man to put him to test for overflowing blessings if you are found faithful in the area of tithe. Malachi 3:10.
- The promise of rebuking devourer that may come against our overflowing blessings. Malachi 3:11.
- You and your nation shall become delight and be called blessed. Malachi 3:12.
SUMMARY: Tithing is an obligation that a son must fulfill to his Father. We are stewards of what God owns, NOTHING MORE.
CONCLUSION: One important test of God’s wonders today is found in giving, it is obligatory because God called evaders robbers and a curse is laid, do you want to continue as a robber unto God and be cursed, God forbid. I reject it for you and yours in Jesus Name.
ASSIGNMENTS: What are the benefits of paying tithe?
PRAYER POINTS
- Lord, I may have done everything but please help me not to rob You in my tithe.
- Father Abraham did not wait for Melchizedek to preach tithe, please help me to give my best tithe even before it is called for in Jesus Name.
- Lord every temptation not to give the WHOLE TITHE, help me to overcome so that my blessings will be full.
- Father, please forgive me and have mercy for past tithes which I have robbed myself of your blessings, I pray that the curse be lifted now in Jesus Name.
- Father, please help every member of RCCG to be faithful in their tithing.
GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK:
MONDAY: Genesis 14:20. Tithing is Biblical.
TUESDAY: Malachi 3:8-9. Please, pay your tithe so that you will not be guilty of robbing God.
WEDNESDAY: Malachi 3:10-11. Tithe is one of the sure keys to heavenly abundance in all the scriptures, try it today.
THURSDAY: Malachi 3:10. If God has said that you should test Him, use your tithe to do so today.
FRIDAY: Malachi 3:8. No robber will make it to Heaven. Are you a robber in the House of God?
SATURDAY: Malachi 3:9. Do not incur the curse laid already. Pay your next tithe fully.
SUNDAY: Leviticus 27:30.Tithe must be paid as at when due, if not one fifth should be added if delayed.
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SUGGESTED TIME SCHEDULE
10 minutes for Opening Prayer, Praise and Worship
10 minutes for Testimonies
15 minutes for Bible Discussion
15 minutes for General Prayers
10 minutes for Questions & Answers
5 minutes for Welcoming New Members
10 minutes for Announcements, Offering, House Fellowship Anthem & Closing Prayers.
Total – 60 Minutes (1 Hour)
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The Redeemed Christian Church Of God.