The Spirit of Giving

2Corith 9:7
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Can you be like Jesus and not give?

Why or why not?

As Christians, what can we give that would bring the smile of God?

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Questions to ask about your giving

Do you give grudging?

I give because I have to?

I will get something in return if I give?

I feel good when I give to someone in need?

I am willing to sacrifice to help someone else need?

I am willing to give of my time as well as my money?

I don’t like to give to people who I don’t like?

Do you enjoy giving to family as well as friend?

Are you willing to go out of your way to give to others?

What did the Israelites give at Mt. Sinai? What was there attitude?

What problem did God have with Israel In Malachi?

What is the difference between tithing and offering?

What does Paul say about the law of giving?

The Passover

Exodus 12: 1-14

Special Day

• Days to Celebrate- Spiritual celebrations
• Abib-the corn appears- Fruit of God’s Deliverance

Selection of the Lamb

• One lamb per household of at least 10 people
• Without Blemish- Perfect- no defects or deformities
• Male and Firstborn- firstborn of the begotten
• Innocent and faultless

Slaughter of the Lamb

• No bone are broken
• The Blood is the life- Christ gave His life

Sprinkling of the Blood

• The blood is applied to the door- Under the blood

Serving of the Lamb

• Eating of the flesh- partaker of His flesh- symbolic
• Food to strengthen for the travel ahead- Need his strength
• Roasting the lamb- Symbolic of suffering- born not broken
• Unleavened bread- separation from sin- particular people
• Bitter herbs- remind them of the bitterness of sin
• Eat with lions gridded about- Prepare for service and journey

Smiting of the Firstborn

• God ordained
• Stand still and see God work- Let God be God
• God will have the last word-
• Intolerance of other Gods- He alone is God, There is no other

Saved by the Blood of the Lamb

• The blood of Christ is applied to the door post of our hearts
• It was the blood that saved the Hebrew- It is the blood that will save us.
• Man is lost in sin and the blood must be applied for redemption
• Christ our Passover- making atonement for our sins
• Calvary is the turning point for new life.
• It was at Calvary where I found forgiveness and purpose in life