Big Idea: God pours out His provision and protection to His children who sacrificially give back to Him.

3 Key truths we need to stand on the promise of God:

1. The promises of God do not

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Malachi 3:6-7a

2 Corinthians 1:20

2. The

of withholding from God is enourmous.

Malachi 3:7b-9

Why do God’s people withhold their giving from God?
A. Sometimes we can let

slip into our lives.
1 Timothy 6:9

2 Corinthians 9:6

Proverbs 11:24

B. Sometimes we

God will come through on His promises.

When we withhold from God, the ministry of the gospel suffers.

3. The blessings of sacrificial giving are

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Malachi 3:10-12
A. He guarantees divine

Reveal Answer

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Luke 6:38
B. He guarantees divine

Reveal Answer

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C. He guarantees divine

Reveal Answer

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How much should I give?

1. We should give
   Reveal Answer
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2. We should give in accordance with what God has put on your hearts.
3. What about tithing?

Where should our giving to primarily?
1. The people of God should finance the teaching of God’s word in the local church.
Galatians 6:6
*1 Timothy 5:17-18*
2. The church should be responsible for financing missionary work.
Philippians 4:15-16

When was the last time you asked God to show you how much you should give to your local church?