Hebrew word ma’aser


“the tenth part”


“the tenth part”

32 times in O.T.

Genesis 14 – Abraham tenth to Melchizedek

Genesis 28

Jacob vowed

to give tenth

to the Lord

God

made

covenant

with

Israel

Leviticus 27

the tenth of all

produce, flocks

belongs to God

Numbers 18

tenth given

to support

the Levites

Deuteronomy 12

apparent 2nd tithe

for celebration with

family and Levites

Deuteronomy 14 – exchange money for tithe

Deuteronomy 14

further 3rd tithe

every 3 years

within town

Deuteronomy 18

first fruits of the

field and womb

given to God

Law of giving for people of Israel:

Law of giving for people of Israel:

Gave through tithes and other offerings

Apparently much more than just a tenth

Giving back to God in love and appreciation

Served also as system of taxes for needs of the nation

Deuteronomy 5:2-3 “The Lord our God made a covenant with us at Horeb. The Lord did not make this covenant with our fathers, but with us, with all those of us alive here today.”


Hebrews 8:7 “For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion sought for a second.”


Hebrews 8:7 “For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion sought for a second.”

Hebrews 8:13 “When He said, ‘A new covenant,’ He has made the first obsolete.”

Now live by precepts and principles written in N.T.

No longer as Israel who were bound to system of law

No longer restricted or required to give strict 10%

Now free to give as we’ve been prospered

Now live by precepts and principles written in N.T.

No longer as Israel who were bound to system of law

No longer restricted or required to give strict 10%

Now free to give as we’ve been prospered

Acts 2:44-45 “And all those who had believed were together, and had all things in common; and they began selling their property and possessions, and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.”

Acts 4:32-35 “And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and not one of them claimed that anything belonging to him was his own; but all things were common property to them. And with great power the apostles were giving witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all. For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sales, and lay them at the apostles’ feet; and they would be distributed to each, as any had need.”

Acts 11:27-30 “Now at this time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. And one of them named Agabus stood up and began to indicate by the Spirit that there would certainly be a great famine all over the world. And this took place in the reign of Claudius. And in the proportion that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brethren living in Judea. And this they did, sending it in charge of Barnabas and Saul to the elders.”

Romans 15:25-27 “But now, I am going to Jerusalem serving the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. Yes, they were pleased to do so, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indeed indebted to minister also in material things.”

1 Corinthians 16:1-3 “Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. On the first day of every week let each one of you put aside and save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come. And when I arrive, whomever you may approve, I shall send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem.”

1 Corinthians 16:1-3 “Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. On the first day of every week let each one of you put aside and save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come. And when I arrive, whomever you may approve, I shall send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem.”

Deuteronomy 16:10 “Then celebrate the Feast of Weeks to the Lord your God by giving a freewill offering in proportion to the blessings the Lord your God has given you.”

Give tenth to God for the Levites; give another tenth for celebration at place of worship; every three years give another tenth for festival in community for strangers, widows, and orphans.

Give tenth to God for the Levites; give another tenth for celebration at place of worship; every three years give another tenth for festival in community for strangers, widows, and orphans.

No specific law or command on how much to give; only give as have prospered.

Do not murder

Do not murder Whoever hates is murderer

Do not murder

Do not commit adultery

Whoever hates is murderer

Do not murder



Whoever lusts is adulterer

Do not murder


Do not swear falsely



Do not murder





Do not swear; speak truth

Do not murder



An eye for an eye




Do not murder



An eye for an eye




Turn the other cheek

Do not murder



An eye for an eye

Hate your enemies





Do not murder



An eye for an eye

Hate your enemies





Love and pray for enemies

Do not murder



An eye for an eye

Hate your enemies

Spoke through prophets






Do not murder



An eye for an eye

Hate your enemies







Spoke through His Son

Do not murder



An eye for an eye

Hate your enemies


Judgment without mercy







Do not murder



An eye for an eye

Hate your enemies


Judgment without mercy







Much severer punishment

That higher standard applies to every facet of our lives…

That higher standard applies to every facet of our lives…

Including how much we give back to God and to others.

Hebrew word ma’aser

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