A steward watches over and cares for the property and/or household of another, especially while that person is away. There are not too many things more precious to a man than his household. Those things that are most important to him and are closest to his heart are found there. So then, to be a […]
Not a day should pass by when we are not aware of this great blessing. We are children, not of a god, or one of many gods, but of the true and living God. I know that intellectually we all know this, but I am not sure we contemplate it enough. Do you fully realize […]
Are you a disciple of Christ? If you are in the church, you are a Child of God, but that is not the question. The question is are you a disciple of Christ? What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ? Here is the definition of a disciple. Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary. […]
We have already seen this week that the early Christians were great givers, specifically in the realm of benevolence. Luke wrote, “And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need” (Acts 2:44-45). Luke reveals […]
Sadly, not all the examples of giving in the Bible are good ones. The unfortunate actions of Ananias and Sapphira, recorded in Acts 5, remind us that the mere act of giving is not enough. Acts 5:1-4 (ESV) 1 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and […]
No one gave the way Jesus did. He gave more to others than anyone else who was ever adorned a flesh and blood body. You can imagine how hard it would be to impress Him by your giving. A poor widow was unknowingly able to do this. Luke 21:1-4 (ESV) 1 Jesus looked up and […]
There is more to giving than just our money. Giving financially is important. How would the church accomplish her work if Christians were not willing to give of their means? Remember, the financial needs of the church are met by the freewill offering of the saints. Paul said, “Each one must give as he has […]
Christianity is about giving. It came about because God was willing to give His only begotten Son (John 3:16). Jesus, to fulfill God’s scheme of redemption, was willing to give His life on the cross (Hebrews 12:2). The giving of Christ, however, began long before the cross. In an attempt to encourage Christians to give, […]
The church is now and has always been a spiritual body. Paul once said that the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.” This truth is totally ignored in the denominational churches of today. Instead of making the spiritual work of the church as […]
We began the week emphasizing the preciousness of the poverty of Christ. Jesus gave up heaven and was made poor by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men (Philippians 2:7). He did that so that we might be rich by inheriting the kingdom of God. The Hebrews writer gives […]