1. Giving the firstfruits with thankfulness (1-11)

Moses commanded that after the Israelites took possession of the land of Canaan and settled in it, each family was to take a portion from the first harvest of all their crops and offer it in the temple-a firstfruits offering. While giving the offering, they were to confess God's goodness in rescuing a nation of wanderers and slaves and giving them a land of milk and honey. This was the best way to keep their attitude right before God. We can make our giving meaningful and pleasing to God by confessing God's grace to us when we give.

2. Giving tithes to be a blessed nation (12-19)

The other purpose of offerings and tithes is to give relief to the poor and to support those who serve God full-time. When we remember the needy, God can bless our nation. God reminded his people of their special status as his treasured possession to encourage them to keep all the decrees of his law.


Application: Lord, your gifts of grace to me are beyond measure. Help my giving be an expression of my thankfulness.
One Word: Giving with thanksgiving