Foundations for Life  Giving to God 

Genesis 4:1-5

I. Introduction
Foundations for Life
Giving to God
Genesis 4:1-5
Pastor Daniel Bracken – March 26, 2023
A. Two people gave to God; one was accepted, and the other rejected.
B. We see that God defines what is acceptable to Him and what is not.
C. A clue is given as to why Abel’s offering was accepted: the firstborn of his
flock.
1. A __________________ act.

2. Abel brought his __________________.

3. He fulfilled principles of giving that would be revealed throughout the Scriptures.
II. How does God want us to give to Him?
A. The Old Testament picture of tithing:
a. Genesis 14:18-20 the ___________________________.

b. Genesis 28:20-22 ______________________________.

2. The tithe as a part of the law:
a. Leviticus 27:30-33
b. Numbers 18:21-32 _______________________________.

c. Deuteronomy 12:5-18 ___________________________ .

d. Deuteronomy 14:22-29
3. Exhortations to tithe throughout the Old Testament:
a. II Chronicles 31:4-11
b. Proverbs 3:9-10
c. Malachi 3:8-12
B. Other Old Testament Gifts:
1. __________________ __________ __________________ .

2. Vows
3. Temple tax
4. Burnt offerings.
5. Various offerings
C. Giving, in the New Testament:
1. Jesus mentions the tithe.
2. The Apostle Paul uses the tithe as the basis of support of the
Gospel.
3. I Corinthians 16:1-4
4. II Corinthians 8 & 9
a. Called to __________________ in giving.

b. Called to __________________.

c. Giving should be a conscience __________________.

Given cheerfully.
d. Faith giving, giving as a _________________________.

5. __________________ giving – Acts 2:44-45

III. Summarizing God’s Revelation of Giving:
A. Tithing, is a covenant principle for both the Old & New Testaments.
B. We are called to be givers.
IV. The foundational truth for life:
A. __________________ tithing and continue your whole life.

B. Teach your children to tithe.
C. Take steps of faith in giving.
D. Have a “live to __________________” philosophy setting goals in giving.

V. Conclusion