What does Malachi 3:7-12 teach us in Tithes and Robbery?

In this sermon on Malachi 3:7-12, Dr. Toby Holt of New Geneva Theological Seminary teaches that withholding our tithes and offerings from God is nothing less than robbery, because everything we possess already belongs to Him. From the manna in the wilderness to the widow's mite, he shows that biblical stewardship is measured not by what we hoard but by what we pour out for the kingdom, and that the New Testament raises the standard of giving even higher than the Old. God invites His people to test Him in this, promising to open the windows of heaven upon those who trust Him with their best.

Questions this sermon answers:

1. What is the main issue in this passage? In this sermon on Malachi 3:7-12, Dr.

2. How does this text point us to Christ? It shows the need for God's grace and the hope fulfilled in the gospel.

3. How should Christians respond? With faith, repentance, and renewed trust in the Lord's Word.

"Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, 'In what way have we robbed You?' In tithes and offerings. You are cursed with a curse, for you have robbed Me, even this whole nation." - Malachi 3:8-9 (NKJV)

Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more verse-by-verse Bible teaching at newgeneva.org; support this ministry at newgeneva.org/give.