Scripture read
What where the Israelites chastened for?
Malachi 2:17
(Marrying unbelievers/ mistreating wives/ believing evil is good)
What percentage of income do you offer as Tithing?
10%
Who do you submit Tithing to?
Member of bishopric, branch presidency, or online submission.
What are offerings?
The sum of money that is substituted in place of meals missed during a fast.
What blessings will we receive from the lord as we follow the law of tithing?
(The lord offers numerous blessings specific to each person's needs)
What principle did the lord teach those who were not keeping their covenants?
Malachi 3: 7
If we will return to the lord, he will return to us.
What is Tithing money used for?
Used for the lord's purpose: Building and sustaining of temples and church buildings/ all materials needed for church use / support missionary work.
What blessing will we receive from the lord if we pay Tithing?
The lord will open the windows of heaven and pour out blessings that there shall be no room to receive it.
When can we fast?
Usually the First Sunday of the Month.
You also can fast any time for personal and spiritual needs.
What are some ways that Jesus Christ is like a refiner's fire or fuller's soap?
If we repent, we can be cleansed through him.
What does "Open the Windows of Heaven" mean?
Malachi 3: 10
if we return to god and pay our tithes and offerings, then the lord will pour out blessings upon us.
Is tithing a matter of money or Faith?
Faith.
what does "Will a man rob god" mean?
In tithes and offerings.
What is the purpose of Fasting?
Many purposes, including drawing closer to God and expressing gratitude towards him.
What does a refiner's fire and a fuller's soap represent?
Cleansing.
What do Malachi's questions mean?
Malachi 3: 2
Who will be ready and worthy for the second coming.
What is a Full Tithe payer?
Someone who faithfully pays Tithing on all income.
How might paying tithes and offerings help someone to return to the lord?
If you turn unto the lord, he will turn unto you.
What should Fasting and fast offerings be combined with?
Sincere prayer.
Who prepared the way for the Messiah's first coming?
Jhon the Baptist.
How had the Israelites robbed the lord?
Malachi 3: 8-10
Tithes and offerings.
Who determines how Tithing is used?
A council that is comprised of; the first presidency, the Quorum of the twelve, and the presiding bishopric.
Is being a Full tithe payer necessary for acquiring a temple recommend?
Yes.
What is fast Sunday?
Going without two meals, paying fast offerings and, fast and testimony meeting.
Who prepared the way for the Messiah's second coming?
Joseph Smith.