Preacher : Dr. Mensa Otabil
Bible Reading: Gen 14:18-20
Tithe: (Heb: ma.aser)
- A tenth: one tenth of a whole
- Collection: What is set aside
Melchizedek: king of righteousness
His Offices:
- King of Salem: natural; Earthly authority
- Priest of Most High God: spiritual; Heavenly authority
Abraham's tithe
Principles....
- Paid tribute to a state through His representative
- +Paid tribute to God through His representative
- Paid and received in righteousness
Hebrews 7:1-10
- The priesthood of Melchizedek perpetual
- The priesthood of the Levite is temporal
- Levites are subject to the priesthood of Melchizedek
Gen 15:7-11
- Demanded by God
- Required specific items/quality
Purpose...
- Covenant: an irrevocable agreement with God
- Confirmation: a firm assurance from God regarding His promises
- Servanthood is the path to greatness
- Stewardship is the key to ownership
