Support Of The Ministry
Jacob's Vow. "Of all that Thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto Thee." Gen. 28:22.
1. What is one way in which we are commanded to honor God?
“Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the first-fruits of all thine increase.” Prov. 3:9.
2. What part of one's income has the Lord especially claimed as His?
“And all the tithe [tenth] of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord's: it is holy unto the Lord.” Lev. 27:30.
3. For whose support and for what work was the tithe devoted in Israel?
“Behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.” Num. 18:21.