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The Third Tithe Blessing

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

Deuteronomy 14:28-29 and 26:12-15 contain biblical instructions for the third tithe, a practice within the sabbatical cycle as a communal act of charity in ancient Israel. Collected every third year, the third tithe was designed for the Levites, strangers, orphans, and widows to protect them from financial loss or poverty, constituting part of God's safety net alongside the sabbatical year, symbolizing Israel's shared responsibility. God's people were obligated to declare before Almighty God that they had faithfully distributed the tithe, refusing to use it for personal, unclean, or improper purposes, but instead solely adhering to God's holy and spiritual commandments. The third tithe represents helping and supporting the helpless and vulnerable, reflecting loving God and neighbor (the two great commandments, Matthew 22:36-40). The blessing was applied nationally, supporting Israel's collective prosperity rather than individual gain. The spiritual nation, participating in the New Covenant, should seek higher blessings, such as repentance and unity, aligning with Our Lord and Savior's prayer for oneness in John 17, instead of selfishly focusing on physical or material provision.

If You Do Not Obey My Voice

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

America's infrastructure, educational standards, and economy, etc. are beginning to flag, largely from disobedience to God's laws and squandering blessings.

Thanksgiving

Sermonette by Ryan McClure

We cannot emulate the nine ungrateful lepers, but must be proactive in our expressions of thanksgiving, such as making lists of things for which we are thankful.

Don't Give Up!

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We must reorient our focus onto God's Word and His message of hope, never giving up our quest for righteousness and integrity in the midst of immorality.

When is the Third Tithe Year?

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

In Israel, the third tithe was practiced as a community, drawing people together in a common experience. This is possible for the church, too.

The Certainty of God's Promises

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim Myers

If we measure God's promises by our own behavior, it would be discouraging and disappointing. But God can be absolutely trusted to keep all of His promises.

Hosea's Prophecy (Part One)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Hosea was ordered by God to make a symbolic marriage to a harlot. This heartbreaking marriage portrayed Israel's unfaithfulness to God in spite of His care.

Be Thankful!

Sermon by John O. Reid

The danger of abundant blessings is that we tend to forget the source of the blessings and cease being thankful. When we forget to be thankful, we forget God.