Sun 9:30a Class; 10:30a Worship; 11:35a Communion
Bible Bites
Gift of the Heart
“Tell the sons of Israel to raise a contribution for Me; from every man whose heart moves him you shall raise My contribution.” (Exodus 25:2)
Giving is consistently described as an action of the heart, or more specifically, biblical giving is described as an action of the heart. God wanted the Israelites to contribute to building the tabernacle by raising money from those whose heart’s were moved. The New Testament tells us to help our brother with his needs and not to “shut our hearts” (see 1 John 3:17) to him… and all giving to God should be done as a “cheerful giver” (see 2 Corinthians 9:7).
People give for many reasons – out of obligation, for tax deductions, or to be noticed by men. None of these reasons are worthy of faithful giving. We must learn to give from the heart if we are to learn what Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive,” (see Acts 20:35).
Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites
This Week’s Reading: Exodus 25-32; Psalm 9; Proverbs 9
This year, #Biblebites are looking at lessons from the history of the Old Testament. Each week reads a section of history with a Psalm to meditate on and a dash of Proverbs to dwell upon. If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2024-vision
