CHRISTIAN GIVING AND RECEIVING

CALVARY IS REAL BIBLE CHURCH

Teenager’s Bible Sharing (26/5/2019)

TOPIC:          CHRISTIAN GIVING AND RECEIVING          Part. 1

TEXT:                        Luke 6:38; 2 Cor. 9:7; Gal. 6:6-9

INTRODUCTION

Christian giving first entails one giving ones soul and entire life to God, in full realization that all the one owns and possesses belong to God, by virtue of the fact that the one has given one’s all to God. It is the person who has given or surrendered his life totally to Christ that will be effective in the principle of Christian giving and receiving. It should always be remembered that it is by God’s grace and enablement that we are what we are, and that all we have, we received from God 1 Cor. 4:7. A man’s degree of closeness to God depends on his level of openness and willingness to give to God whatever God demands of him no matter the difficulty that may be involved. Gen. 22:1-2; 10-12, 15-17. God Himself taught us to give by giving His best for us Jn. 3:16; Rom. 8:32. One way of receiving freely and bountifully from God is by giving freely, cheerfully and bountifully also, both material and non-material things as the Lord may need

We can give to the Lord in the Following ways;

·         Tithe paying

·         Offering

·         Making vows

·         Seed faith

·         First fruits

·         Giving to the less privilege

·         Praises and thanksgiving

·         Consecration of oneself and service

·         Special support for church projects, missions and its ministers

·         Release of materials or properties for the service of God

1.         TITHE PAYING

It means giving to God one tenth (1/10) of whatever a believer earn as income or profit in business or a monetary gifts you get which carries special blessings for the giver and fearful curses for whoever denies God Lev. 27:30-32; Gen. 28:22; Heb. 7:1-2; Gen. 14:18-20; Mal. 3:8-10

2.         OFFERING  

This means giving unto the Lord in diverse manners which are not your tithes. It is giving out of free will which may be cash or material things etc Num. 7:10-12. One can also give by consecrating oneself, service or property to God Luk. 2:36-37. Coming to church early, coming for rehearsals, fellowships and practices are also mediums of giving God your time

Apart from this, a child of God should not be stingy, you can give to your friends or share with them what you have Acts 4:32-34. We should also give God praises, thanksgiving and appreciate Him for what He has done for you and your family. Heb. 13:16; Prov. 28:27; 19:17

QUESTIONS

1.         What is Christian giving?

2.         Mention different ways we can give to the Lord?

3.         What is tithe paying?

4.         What is offering?

5.         Explain the different ways you can offer to God?