Lesson #19A - Stewardship, Tithing, and Giving

David Livingstone once said, “I will place no value on anything I may possess except in relation to the kingdom of Christ. If anything I have will advance the interests of that Kingdom, it shall be given away or kept only so that by giving or keeping it, I may promote the glory of Him, to whom I owe all my hopes in time and eternity.” An unknown author wrote, “The person who dedicates his money to God is dedicating himself, the fruit of his time, talent, and energy. One who fails to dedicate his money has not fully committed himself to God.” As we can see from the two quotes above, how we handle our money and our possessions is highly important to God.

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Lesson #19B - The Bread And the Cup

On the night Jesus was betrayed, he and his disciples ate together. While they were eating, he took bread, gave thanks, and broke it and gave it to them, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” After Jesus ascended into heaven, the church has continued this ordinance he instituted, the practice of partaking of his body and blood.