BIG IDEA: When it comes to giving our treasures, we should start with “In the Beginning, God.” Scripture: Matthew 23:23"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others." In Matthew 23:23, Jesus acknowledges the importance of tithing, but He critiques the religious leaders for missing the bigg

BIG IDEA: When it comes to giving our treasures, we should start with “In the Beginning, God.” Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:11"You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God." In 2 Corinthians 9:11, Paul emphasizes that our generosity results in more than mere financial support; it results in thanksgiving to God. When we give, we are not just meeting immediate needs—our gifts have eternal value and impact. God en

BIG IDEA: When it comes to giving our treasures, we should start with “In the Beginning, God.” Scripture: Luke 6:38"Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you." Luke 6:38 reveals a powerful principle of the Kingdom economy: generous giving unlocks God’s abundant provision. It shows that our generosity toward others creates space for God’s

BIG IDEA: When it comes to giving our treasures, we should start with “In the Beginning, God.” Scripture: Malachi 3:10"Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need." Malachi 3:10 presents a unique challenge and promise from God. It’s the only place in Scripture where He invites us

BIG IDEA: When it comes to giving our treasures, we should start with “In the Beginning, God.” Scripture: Zechariah 4:6"Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts." In Zechariah 4:6, we are reminded that true success and victory are not achieved through human strength alone but through God’s Spirit. This passage continually points us back to the truth that God is our ultimate source. Just as Israel’s victory over Jericho was by God's power, not their