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Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 25 CEV; Ch. 26 NIV; Ch. 27 CEB

Podcast Introduction

Today is The Law Monday, and we’ll read Leviticus 25-27, which will complete the book!. I'm calling this episode “Let's Talk About Money - Is Tithing A Command or a Choice for Christians?”

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Comments on Leviticus 27

Host Steve Webb emphasizes the importance of talking about subjects on the Lifespring! One Year Bible that may make people uncomfortable, particularly money. In this episode, he examines the concept of tithing, which is the offering of 10%, and notes that it is a commandment given in Leviticus. While the New Testament does not give a requirement to tithe, it does mention the tithe with favor, such as Hebrews 7:4-10, when Abraham gave a tithe to Melchizedek. Additionally, giving is commanded in 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, where Paul suggests that it should be planned for and done regularly.

Steve shares his personal experience of tithing. He grew up in a non-believing home and admits to being a stingy giver. While he regularly gave some money, he never gave a tithe. However, he rationalized that Christians were not obligated to tithe under the New Covenant. It was not until he was in his 40s and his wife, who grew up in a faithful church family, suggested that they tithe, that, after prayer, he changed his mind.

Steve concludes by saying that each person must decide how much to give in their heart, and they should not give reluctantly or because of pressure. He quotes 2 Corinthians 9:7, which says that God loves a person who gives cheerfully, and that God will generously provide all you need.

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Transcript corrected by Sister Denise

Steve Webb 0:00If we accept the Bible as true, then we need to accept these verses as true.

Steve Webb 0:13This is the Lifespring! One Year Bible, coming to you from Riverside, California, and podcasting since 2004, I'm your OG Godcaster, Steve Webb. Today is The Law Monday, and we'll read Leviticus 25 through 27 which will complete the book. Let's pray before we get started. Our heavenly Father, we thank you for your Word. And we thank you, Lord, for revealing yourself to us through the Bible. I pray, Lord, today that you would teach us. Open our hearts and open our minds. I pray this in Jesus' name, amen. Okay, let's get going.

Steve Webb 0:48Leviticus, chapter 25. When Moses was on Mount Sinai, the Lord told him to say to the community of Israel: After you enter the land that I am giving you, it must be allowed to rest one year out of every seven.