Jesus and Giving

Let’s begin with a simple truth: For as long as God has had a people He has expected the firstand best from His them. God’s expectation has always been that his people would offer, not only a portion of their resources, but the first and best of their resources to Him in thanksgiving and worship. The tithe was designated as that portion to be given. But, the gift was done with the understanding that all that we have is a response to what He has blessed us with. The principle of stewardship and giving is based on the premise that we, as followers of Jesus, give in response and worship to what God has given to us through His Son. In Mark 12, Jesus takes an unusual position to offer His insights regarding giving. Jesus and giving always makes for an interesting conversation!