Offering

Giving is More Blessed Than Receiving

Paul, writing from Macedonia, hoped that news of the generosity of these churches would encourage the Corinthian believers, motivate them to solve their problems, and unite the fellowship. He is usually thought of as being a great theologian and missionary. However, what is often not …

Sacrifices to Give Thanks to The Lord

II. THE GRAIN (MEAL) OFFERING – Chapter 2The grain offering was a gift of thanks to God. It reminded the people that their food came from God and they owed their lives to Him. The grain offering was presented at the altar in one of five forms; (1) fine flour, (2) oven baked cakes …

Hezekiah Reforms Religious Life

After the Passover the people went to every town in Judah destroying all the local shrines and foreign altars (v. 1). Then Hezekiah divided the priests and Levites into groups who were responsible for offering sacrifices to please the Lord (v. 2). He provided animals from his own …

Gifts For Building The Temple

Turning to the crowd once again, David appeals to them for assistance and support for Solomon because of his youth and lack of experience (vv. 1-5). This temple, he stressed, was not for a mere human but for the almighty God. The task was great and required a great amount of material …