There is another example of giving that is better than Abraham's tithe. . . Christ's redemptive work of salvation. Every Believer innately knows that the sacrifice of Jesus is a better example of giving than Abraham's tithe. But sadly, this Sunday during offering time, some leaders will be preaching the curses of Malachi 3 rather than the LOVE…
A Better Example Than Abraham’s Tithe – Part 1
In the life of Abraham, there is a better example of giving than his tithe to Melchizedek. It was his willingness to offer up Isaac, the son that God promised him. This event foreshadowed our Father offering up His only begotten Son as the sacrifice for our sins (John 3:16). Abraham’s willingness to offer up…
Abraham’s Tithe To Melchizedek – Part 5
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM ABRAHAM IN GENESIS 14? Since Abraham’s tithe to Melchizedek didn't set a precedent for monetary 'tithing' in the New Covenant, what can we learn from Abraham in Genesis 14? We can learn from Abraham’s example of faith in God: “. . . Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of…
Abraham’s Tithe To Melchizedek – Part 4
Why was Abraham’s tithe to Melchizedek a significant event? What is it that God wants us to see in this passage? We find the answer in Hebrews 7:1-17. “The name Melchizedek means “king of righteousness,” and king of Salem means “king of peace.” There is no record of his father or mother or any of…
Abraham’s Tithe To Melchizedek – Part 3
Here Are Some Interesting Facts About Abraham's Tithe To Melchizedek: 1. God did not command Abraham to tithe to Melchizedek. Abraham tithed to Melchizedek more than likely out of ancient custom. In ancient times, it was custom to give a tenth of war spoils to a head of State. The reason why the amount was sometimes…