Money

Christ Our Pattern

I have known pastors, missionaries, and Bible school students who argue that since they devote their whole life to serving the Lord, they are not obligated to give financially to the Lord’s work. Paul says just the opposite is true (vv. 7-8). If you are gifted from God, you ought to want to give …

The Fall And Captivity of Judah

Babylon conquered Assyria and became the new world power. In the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar marched against Jerusalem and surrounded it (vv. 1-3). After 18 months of siege the Babylonians broke through the wall and completely destroyed the city. Zedekiah and …

IllustrationOne Billion Dollars

It is difficult to comprehend what $1 billion could be. I have heard an explanation that a man gave his wife $1 million. He told her to go out and spend $1000 a day. She did. Three years later she …

IllustrationA Little Boy Wrote God a Letter Requesting $100,00

A Little Boy wanted $100.00 badly and prayed to God for a whole week, but nothing happened. So, he decided to write God a letter requesting the $100.00. When the Post Office got the letter addressed to God they forwarded it on to the Whitehouse. The President was very impressed, …