TRUTH ABOUT MANY WINDOWS
TRUTH ABOUT MANY WINDOWS
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“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,’ says the Lord of hosts, ‘if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.’” (Malachi 3:10 NASB)
1. GOD IS OBEDIENCE ACTIVATED
2. GOD DOESN’T JUST WORK IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS – GOD WORKS IN MANIFOLD WAYS
“O Lord, how manifold are thy works…the earth is full of thy riches.” (Psalm 104:24 KJV)
● GOD DESIRES TO MANIFEST, AS MANY OF HIS MANIFOLD BLESSINGS AND PROMISES
“But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith.” (Romans 16:26 KJV)
“…the testing of your faith produces patience.” (James 1:3 NKJ)
3. KEEP THE FAITH, AND BE PATIENT
“We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.” (Hebrews 6:12 NIV)
● ONE OF GOD’S NAME is “JEHOVAH JIREH”, GOD OUR PROVIDER
● “JIREH”: SEE TO IT
“And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 NASB)
“…there went forth a wind from the Lord and it brought quail from the sea, and let them fall beside the camp…” (Numbers 11:31 NASB)
Discussion Questions:
What does God promise to those who tithe? (See: Malachi 3:10)
What did God say to Israel when they didn’t tithe? (See: Malachi 3:8-9)
Why is it important for you to be a faithful tither?
Why do you think it’s important to God that people of faith, learn and develop faith and Kingdom stewardship (management) in their finances?