The
word “Offering” is by Strong’s definition: The
act of: bringing to; setting before; sacrificing; presenting; a gift. It is
used 728 time in the Bible, most (over half) in Leviticus and Numbers. In the
Old Testament it deals with the sacrificial system set in place by God and
performed by the priest in the Temple. It is used only
23 times in the New Testament. Where it is about:
Giving
Mark
12:41-44 Jesus sat down opposite the
place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money
into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor
widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents.
Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow
has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their
wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.” (Giving from your
heart)
Involvement
Philippians 4:18 I have received
full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have
received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an
acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
(Involvement in ministry)
Relationship
Mark 12:33 To love him with all
your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love
your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and
sacrifices.” (Relationship with God)
Matthew 5:23 “Therefore, if you
are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or
sister has something against you, leave your gift there in
front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer
your gift. (Relationship with others)
Your Life
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Peter 2:5 you also, like living stones, are being
built into a spiritual house [Or into a temple of the Spirit] to be a holy
priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus
Christ. (Your life)
