Category Archives: giving

atonement money

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 30:11-16 11 The LORD told Moses, 12 “When you take the census of the people of Israel, then each should give a ransom for his life to the LORD when you number them, that there be no plague among … Continue reading →

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a sacred place

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 25:1-9 1 The LORD told Moses, 2 “Speak to the people of Israel, so that they take for me a donation. You should receive the donation for me from every man whose heart moves him. 3 And this is … Continue reading →

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laws about giving

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 22:25-31 25 “If you lend money to any of my poor people with you, you should not be like a creditor to him; you should not require interest from him. 26 If you take your neighbor’s cloak in pledge, … Continue reading →

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Sky Kingdom charity

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 6:1-4 6:1 “But be careful that when you display your righteousness before other people, you do not do it in order to be seen by them, for then you will earn no wages from your Father who is in … Continue reading →

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robbing God

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Malachi 3:1-12 The arbitration continues between the LORD and his people, with Malachi as the go-between.  It is now the LORD’s turn to voice his complaints and hear the people’s response.  But before the Lord voices a complaint, he expresses … Continue reading →

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roof lawn

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 129 Rooftops were not a good place for a garden in the psalmist’s day.  Grass there would wither quickly, and there was not enough soil for a crop.  The psalmist looks upon Zion’s enemies, who were oppressing his people.  … Continue reading →

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more than enough

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 31 Those who have been involved in ministry management know how disheartening it is to always be checked by the bottom line.  When we get in our minds that something should be done, it hurts to learn that … Continue reading →

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eternal abundance

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

1 Chronicles 29:1-22 Freewill giving toward the temple construction was a privilege.  Seeing how much had been given, both the king and the people burst forth in praise.  It was a testimony of the power and presence of the LORD … Continue reading →

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responding to grace

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Samuel 1:1-2:11 Hannah’s dedication of Samuel to the LORD shows us what prayer can do.  It can bring about a double glory to the LORD.  For the LORD gets glory when his servants pray to him, seeking his justice.  … Continue reading →

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in retrospect: gifts of rejoicing

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Deuteronomy 26 The firstfruits and tithes were not taxes of obligation. They were gifts that the Israelites had opportunity to give because God had promised to bless them with an abundance.  The little ceremony that accompanied the gifts was a … Continue reading →

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