Tithing and Transformation

Dennis Tuuri

Outline: Tithing and Transformation Sermon Outline for April 23, 2006 by Pastor Dennis R. Tuuri I . The Tithe in Patriarchal Covenant History A . Abram and Meichizedek - Gen. 14:18-22; Heb. 7 Melchizedekal Foundation of the Levitical Tithe B . Jacob and Bethel - Gen. 28, Amos 4:4 The Perfect Man’s “Deal” with God II. The Tithe in the Case Laws of the Covenant A . Lev. 27 - The Redemption of the Tithe B . Num. 18 - The Tithe Supports Ministers C . Dt. 12 - A Change in The Administration of the Tithe Ex. 23 D . Dt. 14 - Joy and Grace Aspects of the tithe 1. Commanded Joy, the Agape and Family Camp 2. Remember the Levites! 3. The Grace Aspects of the Tithe Luke 4:25,26; Rom. 6; Eze. 16; Exo. 23:9 4. Satisfaction and Work E. Dt. 26 - The Tithe and Covenant Ratification III . The Tithe in Two Periods of Covenant Reconstruction/Transformation A. Hezekiah - 2 Chr. 31 B. Nehemiah - Neh. 10, 12 IV . The Tithe and Covenant Blessings and Cursings Mal. 3; Prov. 3 V . New Testament Application of the Tithe A . Support of Elders I Cor. 9:1-14; Dt. 25:4; Gal. 6:6; 1 Tim. 5:17,18; Acts 6 B. Support of Deacons -2 Chr. 19: 11; 3413