GoD's WorK - God's Puzzle Solved

112 God’s WorkBible proves that God finances His “work.”History Of New Testament GivingThe birth of The New Testament Church on The Day of Pentecost,with over three thousand newly baptized members, gave the fullevidence of Christ’s Disciples. It was performed in a simple act.They gave all that they had (Acts 2:41-45). This degree of giving,by the church membership, was a proof that these people wereThe Disciples of Christ. You will find how this giving of moneywas based on their love for one another.But there is more. The rich man asked Christ what he must doto obtain eternal life. The story is found in Matthew 19:16-21.Jesus answered the rich man, and said, “…if you wilt enter intolife, keep the commandments…” (Matthew 19:17). The richman said that he had done this. Now what? Jesus then told him,“…If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and giveto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven…” (Verse21). Again, this is Christ’s principle in loving each other by neverforgetting to help the poor.There is still more. Christ mentions the widow who threw justtwo mites into the treasury. He said that she gave more than anyoneelse. She gave all that she had (Mark 12:42-44). Tithing - orgiving offerings to God - isn’t enough! As Disciples of Christ- as Christians - you must be willing to give all that you have- but only to those in need. This is God’s “way” of financingHis “work.” It is bankrolled by “love.” You are called upon togive all that you have, but only for the needy - and this includesthe needy who are the preaching ministry. The start of The NewTestament Church had no needy or poor in the church; they weretaken care of because of Christian love (Acts 4:34). This was