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When is the Third Tithe Year?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe concept of the Year, Agricultural, is deeply rooted in the sabbatical cycle that God established for His people. As outlined in Leviticus 25:1-4, the land must observe a sabbath to the LORD every seventh year, during which no sowing or pruning is to be done, allowing the land a solemn rest. This seventh year, akin to the weekly Sabbath, is a time dedicated to the LORD, emphasizing a rhythm of rest and renewal for the land. Additionally, within this seven-year cycle, the third year holds specific significance as described in Deuteronomy 14:28-29 and Deuteronomy 26:12. In the third year, known as the year of tithing, the tithe of the produce is to be stored within the gates to provide for the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, ensuring they may eat and be satisfied. This practice, anchored to the sabbatical cycle, reflects a communal responsibility to care for the less fortunate, aligning the nation's agricultural and economic activities with God's design. God intended for the entire nation to share in this experience of sacrifice and provision during the third year, fostering a collective alignment with His will. The timing of this tithe, set within the framework of the seven-year cycle, underscores a unified national practice rather than individual discretion, highlighting the importance of community in observing these statutes.
When Is the Year of Release (Shemitah)?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe anchor point of both the Shemitah and Jubilee is the Day of Atonement. Deuteronomy should be read at the Feast just after the year of release begins.
The Third Tithe Blessing
Sermon by David C. GrabbeGod's people were obligated to declare before God that they had faithfully distributed the tithe. The blessing was applied nationally.
Deuteronomy, Land Sabbaths, Atonement, and Third Tithe
Sermon by Ryan McClureWhat has come to light regarding reading Deuteronomy, the year of release, the Day of Atonement, the third tithe year, and Passover.