LIVING AND GIVING Offerings To The Lord In

Is the Message or the Messenger most important? � The Messenger gives the Message

“Offerings To The Lord” � The Messenger will prepare the way: Matthew 11: 7

“Offerings To The Lord” Israel had become ‘religious’ or dutiful in their offerings and

“Offerings To The Lord” � 3. A PLEA TO RETURN TO THE ORDINANCES OF

“Offerings To The Lord” 4. A REWARD FOR OBEDIENCE: (vs. 10 -12) � The

“Offerings To The Lord” � Giving does not replace the heart, but it is

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LIVING AND GIVING “Offerings To The Lord In Righteousness” Malachi 3: 1 -12

Is the Message or the Messenger most important? � The Messenger gives the Message Power. � The Message authenticates the Messenger. � The Message is the LIFE CHANGER.

“Offerings To The Lord” � The Messenger will prepare the way: Matthew 11: 7 -10; Isaiah 40: 3 and John 1: 23. 1. A MESSAGE OF REFINEMENT: (vs. 1, 2) � God has always assigned a prophet to bring a message of Judgment and warning:

“Offerings To The Lord” Israel had become ‘religious’ or dutiful in their offerings and had lost heart. � 2. AN OFFERING OF RIGHTEOUSNESS: (vs. 3 -6)

“Offerings To The Lord” � 3. A PLEA TO RETURN TO THE ORDINANCES OF YOUR FAITH: (vs. 7 -9) � Exodus 33: 3; Deut 9: 6, 13 and 31: 27 � One of the INDICATORS of pure spiritual pursuits is the place and practice of giving.

“Offerings To The Lord” 4. A REWARD FOR OBEDIENCE: (vs. 10 -12) � The Invitation to the Storehouse: (vs. 10) (Institution of the priesthood) � The Expanse of Blessings: (vs. 10 b) (Immeasurable) 2 Cor 9: 6 -12 � The � Acts Warning About the Devourer: (vs. 11) 4: 31 -35

“Offerings To The Lord” � Giving does not replace the heart, but it is an indication of the hearts intents � Giving is not mandatory, but it is a natural out flow of those who walk with Christ � Giving must be checked and evaluated regularly because it is easily neglected. � 90 Days ‘SAME AS CASH’ (Try it, Be Blessed)