MARK POMERY Senior Leader

principle of

the first

‘Every first birth from your livestock belongs to

God.’ Exodus chapter 13 verse 12

the first born

must be redeemed

First fruits must

be offered

‘Bring the choice first produce of the year to the

house of your God.’ Exodus chapter 23 verse 19

‘Honor God with everything you own, give him the

first and the best. Your barns will burst, your

wine vats will brim over.’ Proverbs chapter 3 verses 9 - 10

the tithe must

be first

‘A tenth of the land’s produce, whether grain

from the ground or fruit from the trees, is God’s. It is holy to God.’

leviticus chapter 27 verse 30

Q: Would you rather live with

100% of your income minus god’s

blessing, or 90% of your income

with God’s blessing?

‘“When the time comes and your son asks you, ‘What

does this mean?’ you tell him, ‘God brought us out of

Egypt, out of a house of slavery, with a powerful

hand. When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, God killed every firstborn in Egypt, the firstborn of

both humans and animals. That’s why I make a

sacrifice for every first male birth from the womb to

God and redeem every firstborn son.’ exodus chapter 13 verses 14 - 15