Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9; Malachi 3:6-12

Bryan Buck

Quotes for Reflection:

The Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible, Malachi

The book may serve as a catechism for times of doubt and disappointment, during which people in the visible church are tempted to disengage from their covenant God. The prophets ministry was to light the lamp of faith in a disheartened people by reminding them of God’s electing love and to set forth the continuing obligations of the covenant to those who truly knew God.

Randy Alcorn, Money, Possessions, and Eternity

Parting with money wasn't any easier for the people of Israel than for us. In fact, most of them were far poorer and worked a great deal harder for their money than we do. Yet tithing was s ...