Note: Today’s daily devotional is taken from day 278 in the Romans: Theology for Everybody newly released book you can preview for free HERE. Thank you to everyone who has given to Real Faith and helped us give away free Bible teaching to around 100 million people this year. If the dough offered as firstfruits … Read more
Note: Today’s daily devotional is taken from day 278 in the Romans: Theology for Everybody newly released book you can preview for free HERE. Thank you to everyone who has given to Real Faith and helped us give away free Bible teaching to around 100 million people this year. Therefore one must be in subjection, … Read more
Tithe literally means “tenth.” In the Old Testament, the tithe referred to God’s people giving the first 10 percent of their gross income (also called “first fruits”) to God to fund the Levite priests’ ministry (Numbers 18:21–29; 27:30). There were additional tithes and offerings required of God’s people, including 10 percent paid for festivals to … Read more
Jesus was rich in Heaven, poor on earth, and is rich right now in Heaven. Therefore, someone can be like Jesus whether they are rich or poor. To help you grow as a worshiper with wealth rather than as a worshiper of wealth, five principles are helpful. 1. God takes our worst and gives His … Read more
During His life on earth, Jesus was empowered by the Holy Spirit to do ministry. Jesus said that one day, Christians would do even greater ministry than He did (John 14:12). While this does not mean that Christians are greater than Jesus, it does mean that Christians who are gifted and empowered by the Holy … Read more
To sabbath is to rest from one’s labor. The first Sabbath day was a Saturday and was enjoyed by God (Genesis 2:2). The first recorded command for humans to sabbath is in Exodus 16:23, and honoring the Sabbath is listed as the fourth commandment (Exodus 20:8-11). Regarding the particular day of the Sabbath, some have … Read more
Jesus devoted roughly 25 percent of his words in the Gospels to the resources God has entrusted to our stewardship. This includes some 28 passages in the Gospels. In the Old and New Testaments combined, there are over 800 verses on the subject, addressing topics ranging from planning and budgeting, to saving and investing, to … Read more
Generally speaking, there are two ways to see our life and possessions. One is through the perspective of ownership, whereby I and my life and possessions belong to me alone. The other is through the perspective of stewardship, whereby I and my life and possessions belong to God and are to be invested for His … Read more
As 2022 comes to a close, it’s that time of year when we prepare for the new dumpster to be set on fire for 2023. Now is the perfect time to look back at what worked and what did not work in the past year, while looking toward next year. We’re all feeling the financial … Read more
Nehemiah 10:28-29 – “The rest of the people…all who have knowledge and understanding…enter into…an oath to walk in God’s Law that was given by Moses the servant of God, and to observe and do all the commandments of the Lord our Lord and his rules and his statutes.” Nehemiah 10 serves, essentially, as a family … Read more
Nehemiah 10:28-29 – “The rest of the people…all who have knowledge and understanding…enter into…an oath to walk in God’s Law that was given by Moses the servant of God, and to observe and do all the commandments of the Lord our Lord and his rules and his statutes.” In politics, business, and religion, commands tend … Read more
In Nehemiah 4, Pastor Mark shows that all ministries, if they’re doing the will of God, will have enemies of various types and forms. As a lesson for leaders, we also see in Nehemiah 4 that your pain tolerance will ultimately determine your leadership lid.