“Take the atonement price from the Israelites and use it for the service of the tent of meeting. It will serve as a reminder for the Israelites before the Lord to atone for your lives.” (v. 16)

Why are we instructed to give?

Why do God’s people make monetary offerings—regularly, deliberately, through the house of worship?

At least two reasons go all the way back….

Because these offerings have a purpose: Worshippers give so that worship might be afforded. It’s how the doors stay open. It’s how materials are procured. It’s how excellence—in doctrine, in care, and in programming—is pursued. God’s people have always been commanded to give, so that our places of worship might thrive.

But that’s not all…

…because these offerings remind us: We have been bought at a high price. From Exodus’ miracles to Jesus’ mission, God has done—God has given—for us. Every time we give, we are reminded (practically) that nothing we have is our own, that everything we have is gift. Our offerings in worship position our hearts for worship.

— Tyler