What Does the Bible Teach about Tithing?
Does the Bible teach that Christians must tithe 10% of their income to God? Well, tithing in the new covenant a little more complicated than that.
Genesis 28:1–22: The Giving of Jacob
Through Jacob’s Ladder, we learn that God generously blesses his people to make us into a generous blessing. (Exposition of Genesis 28:1–22)
Genesis 26:34–27:46: The Blessing of Jacob
Isaac, Rebekah, Esau, and Jacob all far short, but God blesses his people according to his purposes, nor ours. (Exposition of Genesis 26:34–27:46)
Genesis 26:12–33: The Blessings for Isaac
God works all things together for good, but he does not eliminate pain. Rather, God blesses his people by promoting his kingdom. (Exposition of Genesis 26:12–33)
Genesis 26:1–11: The Covenant of Isaac
Isaac must choose between God’s promises and the forbidden fruit of Egypt. In order to be saved, God requires us to abide in Christ. (Exposition of Genesis 26:1–11)
Genesis 25:19–34: The Birthright of Jacob
The earthly-mindedness of Esau loses everything, while the heavenly-mindedness of Jacob gains everything. (Exposition of Genesis 25:19–34)
Genesis 25:1–18: The Completion of Abraham
Abraham’s death teaches that in order to fulfill his promises completely, God does not fulfill his promises immediately. (Exposition of Genesis 25:1–18)
Genesis 24:1–67: The Commissioning of Abraham
Abraham seeks a bride for Isaac on the basis of faith. God provides what he promises through promises and prayers. (Exposition of Genesis 24:1–67)
Genesis 23:1–20: The Commerce of Abraham
Sarah dies before the fulfillment of God’s promises, but death is not the end. Genesis 23 anticipates the resurrection. (Exposition of Genesis 23:1–20)
Genesis 22:1–24: The Cure of Abraham
In Abraham’s test of sacrificing Isaac, we learn that God heals our innermost injuries by calling us to sacrifice our most precious possessions. (Exposition of Genesis 22:1–24)
Genesis 21:22–34: The Callings of Abraham
God accomplishes more than we realize through our ordinary, mundane callings. God sanctifies us through our vocations. (Exposition of Genesis 21:22–34)
Genesis 21:1–21: The Casting-Out of Abraham
Our Enemy tells us that God withholds good from us. On the contrary, God cares for our needs more than we do. God fulfills his promises. (Exposition of Genesis 21:1–21)