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Dec 17, 2014 · The book of Hebrews describes the superiority of this new model: with the new covenant the Levitical priesthood, the physical temple and its associated tithes, sacrifices and offerings have all been abolished and replaced by the high priesthood of Christ Jesus, His "once for all" perfect sacrifice, and the priesthood of all Christian believers (Heb 7:15-17; 9:11-12, 24-26; 10:19-22; 1 Pt 2:9-10).
The Widow’s Offering - Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury ...
Jim – Yes, there was a collection bowl, of sorts, in the temple at Jerusalem. In fact, Jesus once stood and watched as people put money into the temple treasury. “Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much.” (Mark 12:41)
- Melchizedek and Tithing
- Jesus Directly Commands Tithing
- Jesus and Paying Taxes
- Jesus as A Businessman and A Tithe Payer
- Conclusion
Before we go to the human life of Jesus Christ (Yahshua the Messiah), we need to see what He thinks about tithing in the Old Testament. Let’s read Genesis 14:18-20: It is worth noting that the first mention of tithing in the Bible is in the incident where Abraham gave tithes to Melchizedek. As you can see, this proves something that most people wou...
Now, let’s go to the New Testament. There’s one situation in Jesus’ life when He was reprimanding the Pharisees about their hypocrisy. The story is found in Matthew 23. But in verse 23, we read: In this verse, we could read how Christ was telling the scribes and Pharisees that they should have not neglected justice, mercy, and faith or the weightie...
One of the most common arguments people use against tithing is Matthew 17:24-27. However, does Matthew 17:24-27proves Jesus didn’t pay tithe? Let’s read this passage first: By reading this verse, some concluded that Peter worked by fishing. Since Peter was fishing and he got a piece of money or gold coin in the fish’s mouth, people concluded that h...
Jesus was a carpenter and they have a family business. In truth, Jesus had spent moreyears being a businessman compared to his 3 1/2 years of ministry. That’s something interesting to take note of. In those years, it is not difficult to imagine that Jesus set aside tithe. So, when He finally needed to start His ministry, He has money to spend. He d...
As we have seen, Jesus Christ (Yahshua the Messiah) taught that we should still tithe in this modern world. Remember, God owns everything and those who follow His commands are given a sure promise that they will also be blessed. You can be part of the most important work on the face of the earth – the preaching of the Gospel – through your tithe an...
Sat over against - Opposite to, in full sight of. The treasury - This was in the court of the women. See the notes at Matthew 21:12.In that court there were fixed a number of places or coffers, made with a large open mouth in the shape of a trumpet, for the purpose of receiving the offerings of the people; and the money thus contributed was devoted to the service of the temple - to incense ...
Sep 27, 2018 · 41 And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. 42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. 43 And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the ...
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Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. New Living Translation Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts.
