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SSS4 : Epistle to the Hebrews : Lesson 16

Text: Hebrews 5:1-4
1 September 2019

THE HIGH PRIESTHOOD I

1. Appointed for men in things pertaining to God (Hebrews 5:1a)

a) This must not be taken lightly

b) The sons of Korah (Numbers 16)

c) King Uzziah (2 Chronicles 26)

2. That he may offer

a) Gifts (Deuteronomy 26)

b) Sacrifices for sins (Numbers 16)

THE OFFERING OF GIFTS
(Deuteronomy 26)

1. Declaration of the giver

a) Remembering the past (Deuteronomy 26:3-9)

b) Appreciation of the present (Deuteronomy 26:3-9)

c) Offering as a part of worship (Deuteronomy 26:10)

d) Giving with a heart of rejoicing (Deuteronomy 26:11)

e) Giving of the tithe (Deuteronomy 26:12)

f) Giving to the poor and needy (Deuteronomy 26:13)

g) Asking for blessing (Deuteronomy 26:14-15)

2. Giving in the New Testament era

a) The example of the Macedonian church (2 Corinthians 8)

b) Giving of themselves to the Lord first (2 Corinthians 8:5)

c) Then to the support of Paul and ministry (2 Corinthians 8:5)

d) Giving out of poverty (2 Corinthians 8:2)

3. Not all offerings are accepted

a) Cain’s offering rejected (Genesis 4)

b) Israel’s offering rejected (Isaiah 1)