How can we apply the principle of offerings in Numbers 28:14 to tithing? Numbers 28:14 in Focus “Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine with the bull, a third of a hin with the ram, and a quarter of a hin with the lamb. This is the monthly burnt offering to be made at each new moon throughout the year.” What Jumps Out of the Verse • Regular rhythm: every new moon—twelve times a year • Fixed proportions: ½ hin, ⅓ hin, ¼ hin depending on the animal • First-of-the-month priority: God receives an offering before anything else is done • Unbroken cycle: “throughout the year” leaves no gaps Connecting the Dots to Tithing • Regularity ➜ just as Israel gave monthly, believers give each time God provides income • Proportion ➜ the tithe (10%) mirrors the set measurements; giving is not random but measured • First and best ➜ offerings came before the month’s activities; our tithe is set aside before other spending • Continuity ➜ “throughout the year” encourages lifelong faithfulness, not seasonal enthusiasm Practical Steps for Today 1. Schedule giving: line up your tithe with each paycheck or business deposit. 2. Calculate deliberately: decide the percentage (start with ten) ahead of time to avoid last-minute guesswork. 3. Give first: transfer or set aside the tithe before paying bills. 4. Keep the streak: vacation, holidays, or tight months do not interrupt worship‐through-giving. 5. Review annually: as God increases your “herd,” prayerfully adjust the proportion. Scripture Echoes that Reinforce the Principle • Malachi 3:10—“Bring the full tithe into the storehouse…” • Proverbs 3:9—“Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your harvest.” • 2 Corinthians 9:7—“Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give…” • Luke 6:38—“Give, and it will be given to you…” Heart Before Hand • Numbers 28:14 shows obedience in specifics, but the underlying motive is gratitude. • Giving becomes a monthly reminder that everything belongs to God (Psalm 24:1). • Joy follows order; when the tithe is settled, contentment replaces anxiety over finances. Personal Application Checklist □ Do I know exactly when I will give? □ Have I pre-set the percentage? □ Is my tithe the first transaction after income arrives? □ Am I consistent “throughout the year”? □ Do I view giving as worship, not merely budgeting? |
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