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Psalms

Psalms in Poetic Form: Psalm 84

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Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young.

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Background

Psalm 84 is in the Leviticus book of the Psalms (73—89). The Old Testament book of Leviticus focuses on matters in the sanctuary: the priesthood, ceremonial laws, and feasts. Almost all of these 17 Psalms mention the sanctuary and God’s relation to it. Psalm 84 shows the great blessings of those who worship God in the sanctuary. Jesus Christ made it available to worship the Father “in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24).

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Giving

Giving in the Church Today

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Most Christians believe they should give money to their church. Many churches require their people to give a minimum of ten percent of their income and allow the church leadership to use that money as they see fit. Is this what God really wants?

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