Old Testament

Is tithing for gentiles? According to Scripture, the tithe was only for ancient Israel. God required ancient Israel to pay tithes as part of the Old Covenant (Exodus 19: 5-8, Leviticus 27:30). Once the New Covenant was established through Jesus Christ, the tithing system was no longer necessary. Therefore, it’s not mandatory for New Testament … Read more

According to the Bible, Abraham paid tithes once. The first and only biblical account of Abram (or Abraham) tithing is in Genesis 14:20. There is no evidence of Abraham giving a tithe to anyone after that event. Therefore, we can conclude his tithe was a one-time event. One of our viewers wants to know: How … Read more

The biblical tithe is limited to agricultural produce and livestock. Under the Old Covenant, the Lord gave detailed descriptions of the tithe in verses such as Leviticus 27: 30-32. The biblical was never money but consumable products such as corn, oil, and oxen. One of our viewers wants to know: Was tithing limited to agricultural … Read more

The tithe was not voluntary. The tithe command was part of the Mosaic Law (the Old Covenant). Under this Law, ancient Israel was required to pay tithes. As a Christian, you’re under no obligation to tithe. The New Testament believers are free from paying tithes, whether voluntary or mandatory. Listen to the Podcast Excuse me! … Read more

The biblical tithe is not the same as money. As commanded in the Bible, Deuteronomy 14:22-27 explains the Lord required the ancient Hebrew Israelites to bring ten percent of their crops and livestock as an offering. This offering was received by Levites serving in God’s temple to provide for their needs (Deuteronomy 18:1-8). The Lord’s … Read more