Tithing: Summary of the Law & The Transition

Summary of Additions to the Law of Moses

1. Tithing is always mentioned as a part of the whole; tithing is still a requirement to fulfill the Law of Moses.

2. Emphasis on caring for those in ministry, the poor and widow, and the foreigner are a constant thread throughout scriptures.

3. As the time draws near to the coming of the Messiah, the scriptures reflect God's coming to an end with letting the Law define His relationship with His people. As long as the Law is in effect, He can only have a surface relationship with them. He refers again and again to giving His people a new heart, with His commandments written on their hearts, so it's not doing rightly because they have to, but because it is now in their heart to do it. It is natural, because He changes their nature.

THE TRANSITION (New Testament, Pre-Resurrection of Christ, Under Law) What did Jesus say about tithing?

The Pharisees' Motives (Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:37-54) The Pharisees got mad when Jesus challenged them about why they were doing what they were doing.

The Pharisees' Self-Righteousness (Luke 18:9-14) Again, Jesus' illustration was meant to expose the misconception about the purpose of the law: it was not meant to separate those who could perform from those who could not, but to expose an equal need for a Savior.

Summary of the Tithe During the Transition Jesus never told anyone to tithe! In fact, every reference to tithing was in the negative sense!

THE FULNESS OF TIMES: GRACE! (New Testament, Post-Resurrection, Under Grace)

Tithing, the Priesthood & Melchizedek

Hebrews 8:6

Caring for Ministers (1 Corinthians 9:1-18)

Caring for Those in Need (1 Corinthians 16:1-4)