Behind the Curtain: Tithes Part 7 – The Introduction of Tithing in the Mosaic Law

The official introduction or the institutionalizing of tithing for the people of Israel is found in Leviticus 27:30-33   30 “‘A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord.31 Whoever would redeem any of their tithe must…

Why Bible School?

School noun 1. an institution for educating children. “Ryder’s children did not go to school at all” synonyms: educational institution; More 2. any institution at which instruction is given in a particular discipline. “a dancing school” ed·u·ca·tion noun the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university. “a new system…

Behind The Curtain: Tithes Part 6 – Where in the World of 613 is Mr Tithe?

I have always heard about the Law of Moses and how the Israelites failed big time in obeying every jot and tittle of the law. Yeah, yada yada… they have 613 laws and ordinances to watch out for so I thought how crazy enough for us trying to be perfect in those. Well after so many years it was just…

Behind The Curtain: Tithes Part 5 – My Tithing Suspicions, Why I Questioned Tithing and Why You Should Too

[If ever this blog post catches your attention, please do take time to read carefully my presentations and arguments. This is a long post so please be patient. Do your own research, reread my explanations if you have too and reexamine them carefully to see for yourself. Read commentaries for the verses, look up the whole context,…

Behind The Curtain: Tithes Part 4 – Jacobs Vow

I’ve heard a very few sermons about Jacob on t.v. and in churches. Most of those were about how cunning he was (stole Esaus’s birthright, outsmarting Laban, bargaining with God), his wrestling match with God, erecting pillars and of course his pledge to tithe. Here in our area, pastors barely touch about Jacob. Perhaps, he’s…

Behind The Curtain: Tithes Part 3 – Abraham’s Tenth and Modern Day Tithing

Through the years of investigation, prayer and research, I realised that Abraham’s one time “tithe” or tenth giving is totally different from today’s tithing practices. I also used to quote Genesis 14:20 to encourage people to give their tithes to the church because it was an “eternal principle” of giving that was outside the bounds of…

Behind The Curtain: Tithes Part 2 – Abraham’s Tenth

Each church service, we have a portion called “tithes and offering” were the congregation would bring in their tithes, offering, donation or outreach fund, etc. People who were assigned to exhort would obviously pick a verse that has the word “tithe” or “tithes” and preach 5 to 10 minutes why people should give their tithes. The most favourite but…